Category Archives: Sports
The Latest: Hawaii extends virus vaccine incentive program
HONOLULU — Hawaii officials are extending a vaccination incentive program to get more shots in arms. Hawaii Public Radio reports
Rumsfeld, a cunning leader who oversaw a ruinous Iraq war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling Donald H. Rumsfeld energetic was like calling the Pacific wide. When others would rest, he would run. While others sat, he stood. But try as he might, at the pinnacle of his career as defense secretary
15-year-old phenom Moultrie signs with Portland Thorns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns signed 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie to a three-year contract Wednesday, nearly two months after she filed a lawsuit challenging a National Women's Soccer League rule prohibiting players under 18.
Neymar and Sanchez return for Copa America knockout match
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday.
NCAA clears athletes for compensation as state laws kick in
DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA cleared the way for athletes to profit off their name Thursday, the eve of legislation becoming law in several states that would allow for such compensation.
Veteran Thiago Silva eyes World Cup and Maldini-style career
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ahead of Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal against Chile on Friday, Brazil defender Thiago Silva has one particular player on his mind.
Rumsfeld, a cunning leader who oversaw a ruinous Iraq war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling Donald H. Rumsfeld energetic was like calling the Pacific wide. When others would rest, he would run. While others sat, he stood. But try as he might, at the pinnacle of his career as defense secretary
Danish minister: Qatar getting 2022 World Cup was ‘wrong’
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s culture minister criticized FIFA's bid process that allowed Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup, saying Wednesday it was “wrong" and raised questions of corruption in international sports organizations.
World champion sprinter Naser gets 2-year doping ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — World champion sprinter Salwa Eid Naser was banned for two years and will miss the Tokyo Olympics after sport's highest court on Wednesday overturned a ruling that had cleared her on a technicality for doping tests
The Latest: German firm says vaccine good for younger people
TUBINGEN, Germany — German vaccine maker CureVac says younger people could benefit from its coronavirus shot, following disappointing results two weeks ago in a broader age group.