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Kowalczyk’s first career goal sends Dynamo past Minnesota United 2-1
[ad_1] ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sebastian Kowalczyk scored his first career goal late in the second half to propel the Houston Dynamo to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night. Kowalczyk used an assist from Amine Bassi on a fast break in the 77th minute to bury a right-footed shot from outside…
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Mikautadze double boosts Metz in relegation fight
[ad_1] PARIS (AP) — Georges Mikautadze’s first-half double gave Metz a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Lens on Friday and secured three vital points for the home club in its bid to avoid relegation from France’s top tier. It was Metz’s first win after three consecutive defeats. Although it remains second-to-last, Metz is now level on…
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Clark Effect: Ratings and attendance boost could be on way for WNBA
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — The basketball world can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark and now that the college season is over, next up is the WNBA Draft. While there is no drama about whether the Iowa guard will be the top pick, there is excitement about her arrival. With record ratings for the NCAA…
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Rudi Völler to stay on as Germany sporting director until 2026 World Cup after recent turnaround
[ad_1] FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Rudi Völler is set to stay on as sporting director of the German men’s national soccer team through to the 2026 World Cup, with coach Julian Nagelsmann’s future still uncertain. Völler was initially hired early last year, initially only until this year’s European Championship, as a response to Germany going…
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Devils goalie Kahkonen leaves game against Predators in first period with undisclosed injury
[ad_1] NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey goalie Kaapo Kahkonen left the Devils’ game against Nashville on Sunday in the first period with an undisclosed injury. Kahkonen left the ice with he trainer’s help after the Predators’ Roman Josi scored on a slap shot that tied the score 1-1 at 8:39 of the opening period.…
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Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
[ad_1] ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record. Aaron’s teammates, including Dusty Baker, worried on his behalf even as the future Hall of Famer circled the bases following his record-breaking 715th homer on April 8, 1974. Baker, who…
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Arsenal tops EPL overnight after beating Brighton 3-0
[ad_1] BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Arsenal regained first place in the English Premier League, at least for one night, after goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard secured a 3-0 win that dented Brighton’s push for Europe on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s team arrived at Amex Stadium having dropped to third place following Manchester…
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Purdue Boilermakers take on the NC State Wolfpack in Final 4
[ad_1] NC State Wolfpack (26-14, 15-11 ACC) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (33-4, 18-4 Big Ten) Glendale, Arizona; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -9; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Purdue and NC State play in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Boilermakers’ record in Big Ten play is 18-4, and their record…
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David Riley embraces the uncertainty that comes with taking over at Washington State
[ad_1] David Riley finally found an opportunity that made him think it was time to leave what he helped create at Eastern Washington of the Big Sky Conference. Despite uncertainty about the future, Riley made the jump in part because all it required was a short move down the road. Riley was introduced Thursday as…