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PARIS (AP) — European soccer leaders were urged to protect soccer from the risk of owners taking control of multiple clubs, in a speech by France’s sports minister on Thursday. Amélie Oudéa-Castéra warned the UEFA annual congress of a scenario where “a small number of investors would have control over European football.” UEFA has longstanding rules monitoring multi-club owners in …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Hofstra Pride (13-10, 6-4 CAA) at Hampton Pirates (5-18, 0-10 CAA) Hampton, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pride -11; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Hampton …

Saudi Arabia’s entry into the world of English soccer had been going so well. Newcastle’s first full season following the controversial takeover by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund in 2021 saw a recently relegation-threatened club soar, first reaching a cup final and then surpassing expectations by finishing fourth in the Premier League last May to qualify for the lucrative Champions …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers turned over the back-end of their roster on NBA trade deadline day, with team president Daryl Morey making a whopping four deals — in large part to create the roster and salary cap space needed to pursue players on the buyout market. The slumping Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers for …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Arizona State Sun Devils (11-11, 5-6 Pac-12) at Colorado Buffaloes (15-7, 6-5 Pac-12) Boulder, Colorado; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buffaloes -15; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Marist Red Foxes (11-9, 6-5 MAAC) at Siena Saints (3-19, 2-9 MAAC) Albany, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Foxes -3.5; over/under is 128 …

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces re-signed two-time MVP Candace Parker on Wednesday, a missing piece late last season when they won their second consecutive WNBA championship. “I’m looking forward to continuing to play the game I love while competing alongside my teammates and coaches,” Parker said in a statement. “My family and I are excited to be …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics recommended Wednesday that Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add a women’s wrestling championship, a key step to a potential jump from emerging sport status to an official NCAA championship sport. If sponsored, the NCAA members in the divisions are expected to vote on adding the sport during the …

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen acumuló 33 puntos y 11 rebotes para llevar el martes al Jazz de Utah con destino a una victoria de 124-117 sobre el Thunder de Oklahoma City. John Collins aportó 22 unidades y nueve rebotes a la causa del Jazz, mientras que Keyonte George agregó 16 puntos y seis asistencias. Utah superó al …

ABIYÁN, Costa de Marfil (AP) — Sébastien Haller condujo a la anfitriona Costa de Marfil a la final de la Copa Africana de Naciones contra su vieja rival Nigeria al vencer el miércoles 1-0 a Congo. Haller anotó a los 65 minutos. Lo hizo con un disparo picado que rozó el travesaño antes de acabar en el fondo de la …