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Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
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French soccer federation president Philippe Diallo wins new term
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 14 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
Philippe Diallo has been elected to a new four-year term at the helm of the French soccer federation. Diallo won 55% of the first-round voting to defeat challenger Pierre Samsonoff. Diallo served as interim president after Noël Le Graët stepped down and was first elected in June 2023. Diallo says increasing the subsidies directed to amateur soccer is among his top priorities. He has set a target of 150 million euros in annual support.
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Olympic ski champ Odermatt wins weather-affected GS, ties US racer Ligety for 24 career wins
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 14 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Olympic champion Marco Odermatt has won a weather-affected men's World Cup giant slalom to earn his first points in the discipline this season. Tough conditions with dense snowfall and flat light on the challenging Face de Bellevarde course worsened near the end of the race. Odermatt lost more than three seconds on the fastest racer in the final run but the Swiss standout managed to just hold on to his first-run advantage and won the race by a small margin. Odermatt matched the career tally of Ted Ligety. The American GS specialist won 24 World Cup races in the discipline between 2006 and 2015.
Kinhult leads by 2 shots heading into final round of Alfred Dunhill Championship
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
Marcus Kinhult will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship as the Swedish golfer bids to win his first title on the European tour in 5 1/2 years. Kinhult got up and down for birdie from a greenside bunker at the par-5 No. 18 to shoot 3-under 69 in the third round at Leopard Creek Country Club. Ryan van Velzen moved into second place after a bogey-free 65 that included an eagle 3 at the 13th when he chipped in from a bunker. Kinhult's only other European tour title came at the British Masters in 2019.
Trump will attend the Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
Tara Copp And Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump will huddle with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at the Army-Navy football game. It's a chance to take in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. On Saturday afternoon, Trump is expected to be joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, potential backup defense option Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others. Also planning to attend is Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide this week in the chokehold death of an agitated subway rider in New York. Kickoff is after 3 p.m. EST at the home of the NFL's Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland.
Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing
Mike Cook, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 14 - 5:55 a.m. | Save Story
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87. Julius Randle added 21 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in six games. Rudy Gobert had a game-high 13 rebounds to go with 12 points. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the Lakers lost for the eighth time in 11 games. LeBron James missed his second straight game for the Los Angeles with left foot soreness.
Boise State Broncos take on the Saint Mary's Gaels
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Boise State Broncos square off against the Saint Mary's Gaels at Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Boise State is 4-0 at home, and Saint Mary's (CA) is 1-0 on the road.
Radford takes on Utah, looks for 5th straight road win
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
Radford will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Highlanders take on Utah. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Utah is 6-1 at home, and Radford is 3-2 on the road.
Reid leads South Florida against Utah State after 23-point outing
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
South Florida faces the Utah State Aggies after Jayden Reid scored 23 points in the Bulls' 74-72 loss to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Utah State is 6-0 at home, and South Florida is 0-2 on the road.
Idaho hosts Kapic and UCSD
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
UCSD visits the Idaho Vandals after Nordin Kapic scored 25 points in the Tritons' 81-60 victory over the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season. Idaho is 3-1 at home, and UCSD is 1-1 on the road.
Utah Valley visits Jacksonville State following Ituka's 22-point game
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
Jacksonville State faces the Utah Valley Wolverines after Jao Ituka scored 22 points in Jacksonville State's 76-74 loss to the South Alabama Jaguars. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads. Jacksonville State is 3-0 at home, and Utah Valley is 1-4 on the road.
Utah faces Washington on 3-game win streak
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:42 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is looking to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Washington. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Washington is 6-1 at home, and Utah is 0-1 on the road.
Tensaie, UTEP Miners to face the Utah Tech Trailblazers
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:42 a.m. | Save Story
The UTEP Miners will take on the Utah Tech Trailblazers. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Utah Tech is 3-2 at home, and UTEP is 1-1 on the road.
South Dakota takes home win streak into matchup with Wyoming
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:42 a.m. | Save Story
South Dakota aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against Wyoming. Sunday's meeting is the first this season between the squads. South Dakota is 3-2 at home, and Wyoming is 0-3 on the road.
Schweizer and Idaho host Utah State
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:42 a.m. | Save Story
Idaho hosts the Utah State Aggies after Rosie Schweizer scored 21 points in Idaho's 76-54 win against the Saint Thomas Tommies. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season. Idaho is 3-0 at home, and Utah State is 0-5 on the road.
BYU Cougars and the Wyoming Cowboys play in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:41 a.m. | Save Story
The BYU Cougars play the Wyoming Cowboys at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the teams. BYU is 6-0 at home, and Wyoming is 0-3 on the road.
Emma-Nnopu and Weber State host Seattle U
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 1:41 a.m. | Save Story
Weber State visits the Seattle U Redhawks after Antoniette Emma-Nnopu scored 20 points in the Wildcats' 73-69 loss to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the squads. Seattle U is 1-1 at home, and Weber State is 1-4 on the road.
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Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116. Jerami Grant made a layup to tie the game at 116 with 6.1 seconds to go, but he fouled Wembanyama, who sealed the win at the charity stripe. The Blazers led by as many as 17 points in the final period, but San Antonio tied the game at 109 on a Jeremy Sochan free throw before Julian Champagnie's 3-pointer gave the Spurs the lead with 2:08 left. Grant finished with 32 points.
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Former soccer star set to become Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
Sophiko Megrelidze, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
is set to replace the pro-Western president. The current president and the opposition have accused Georgian Dream of rigging the Oct. 26 vote with Moscow's help. They have boycotted Parliament sessions and demanded an election rerun.
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant lead the Suns past the Jazz, 134-126
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Devin Booker scored 34 points and Kevin Durant added 30 in his return to Phoenix's lineup, leading the Suns to a 134-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Jones runs for 4 TDs, Montana State beats Idaho 52-19 to advance to FCS semis
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Adam Jones ran for four touchdowns, Tommy Mellott accounted for three TDs and Montana State beat Idaho 52-19 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs for its program-record 14th consecutive win. Top-seeded Montana State (14-0) plays the winner between No. 5 seed UC Davis and fourth-seeded South Dakota in the semifinals. Montana State, which went into the game averaging and FCS-leading 41.3 points per game, took the opening kickoff and used a nine-play, 75-yard drive capped when Mellott hit Rylan Schlepp for a 3-yard TD to make it 7-0 with 10:07 left in the first quarter and the Bobcats never trailed. Mellott finished with 174 yards passing and two touchdowns and added 131 yards rushing. Jones had 95 yards rushing on 23 carries.
Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
Michael Kelly, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. James Harden had 15 points and nine turnovers for Los Angeles, which has dropped two straight. Denver held an opponent below 100 points for the first time since April 9.
Tomley scores 21 as Weber State takes down Utah Tech 73-71
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
Led by Miguel Tomley's 21 points, the Weber State Wildcats defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 73-71
Chris Paul ejected from Spurs' game against the Trail Blazers
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
San Antonio veteran guard Chris Paul was ejected from the Spurs' game at Portland on Friday night after getting his second technical foul. Paul left the game when he earned his second tech with 1:03 left in the first quarter, just 11 seconds after his first. It was unclear why Paul was tossed. Paul, who was averaging 10.2 points per game and 8.5 assists, had five points, four rebounds and four assists when he was ejected.
Nau scores 22 off the bench, St. Thomas beats Western Michigan 77-71
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
Ben Nau scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Saint Thomas Tommies over the Western Michigan Broncos 77-71
Julian Hammond III scores season-high 23 as Colorado pulls away from South Dakota State, 81-70
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Julian Hammond III scored a season-high 23 points as Colorado rolled to an 81-70 nonconference win over South Dakota State to remain unbeaten on its home floor. Colorado is 7-0 at home and its only losses came at the Maui Invitational. The Jackrabbits lost for the third time in their last four games.
76ers' Joel Embiid fractures sinus in 1st half, Pacers go on to beat 76ers 121-107
Kevin Cooney, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points and 11 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat Philadelphia 121-107 on Friday night, with the 76ers playing the second half without Joel Embiid after he sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face late in the first. Embiid was battling Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin when he caught an errant forearm and elbow to the bridge of the nose. Embiid crumpled to the ground as play continued up floor and stayed down near the Philadelphia bench, holding his face. Playing just his sixth game of the season, Embiid had 12 points, four rebounds and five assists in 17 1/2 minutes. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 22 points.
Pannholzer, Janjic help Marshall beat No. 1 seed Ohio State 1-0 in College Cup semis
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
Tarik Pannholzer scored in the opening minutes, Aleksa Janjic finished with five saves and an assist and Marshall beat No. 1 seed Ohio State 1-0 in the semifinals at the 2024 College Cup. No. 13 seed Marshall (15-1-7) will play un-seeded Vermont in the championship game. Pannholzer slipped behind the defense on the counter-attack and ran onto a long goal kick played by Janjic. Ohio State goalkeeper Max Trejo came off his line, collided with teammate Siggi Magnusson at the edge of the penalty area and Pannholzer walked it into the goal for a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute. David Ajagbe's header off a corner kick ricocheted off the crossbar for Ohio State (16-2-4) in the opening minutes.
Joel Embiid sustains sinus fracture fighting for rebound, misses 2nd half of 76ers' loss to Pacers
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Joel Embiid sustained a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face going for a defensive rebound late in the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Embiid was battling Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin when he caught an errant forearm and elbow to the bridge of the nose. Embiid crumpled to the ground as play continued up floor and stayed down near the Philadelphia bench, holding his face. Embiid left Wells Fargo Center for evaluation, with the 76ers later announcing the sinus fracture. The team said he will be further evaluated this weekend. Embiid had 12 points, four rebounds and five assists in 17 1/2 minutes in Philadelphia's 121-107 loss to the Pacers.
Darius Garland scores 24 points for NBA-leading Cavaliers in 115-105 victory over Wizards
Brian Dulik, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Darius Garland scored 24 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington 115-105, sending the Wizards to their 18th loss in 19 games. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and Garland added eight assists for Cleveland, which is 22-4 and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Boston for the top record in the league. The Cavaliers, who lead the NBA in field-goal percentage, shot a season-low 39.6%. Caris LeVert had 14 points and six assists and Isaac Okoro scored 13 points. Cleveland went 15 of 51 on 3-pointers. Bilal Coulibaly tied his career high with 27 points and Jordan Poole scored 17 for the Wizards. Justin Champagnie had 16 points and eight rebounds as Washington fell to a league-worst 3-20.
Morant and Bane star as the Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ja Morant had 28 points and 10 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 135-119 for their fourth consecutive win. Desmond Bane added 21 points as Memphis improved to 10-1 in its last 11 games overall. Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. each had 20 points. Memphis lost its first two games against Brooklyn this season. Dorian Finney-Smith led the Nets with 19 points.
Williams' season-high 30 points helps Nebraska pull away from Indiana late, 85-68
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
Brice Williams scored 11 of his season-high 30 points during a 21-4 run that lifted Nebraska to a 85-68 Big Ten Conference win over Indiana. Kanaan Carlyle's jumper with 9:57 left pulled Indiana into a 64-64 tie but the Hoosiers got just a Luke Goode 3-pointer and a free throw from Malik Reneau the rest of the way. Williams kicked off the Cornhuskers' closing run with a layup. His 3-pointer followed by a Juwan Gary 3 pushed Nebraska to a 78-67 lead.
Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95
Andrew Seligman, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
Josh Giddey had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 109-95. Ayo Dosunmu scored 19 points as Chicago bounced back from two straight losses. Coby White added 18 points. Giddey and Dosunmu each hit three 3-pointers for the Bulls, who led almost the entire way, sending the Hornets to their 13th loss in 16 games. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 21 points
Pinto scores 2 goals, Ullmark gets 2nd shutout of season as Senators beat Hurricanes 3-0
Bob Sutton, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
Shane Pinto scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 32 shots, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0. Nick Jensen had a goal and an assist as the Senators won for the fourth time in five games. Nick Cousins and Michael Amadio both had two assists..Ullmark got his second shutout of the season and 10th of his career. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves, but the Hurricanes were shut out for the second time in six games and lost for the fifth time in the last seven.
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Murray scores decisive goal in shootout and Vermont advances to its first men's College Cup final
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Max Murray scored the decisive goal in a 4-3 shootout after Vermont and Denver played to a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time, and the Catamounts beat the No. 3 seed Pioneers to advance to their first men's College Cup final in program history. Vermont (16-2-5), making its first-ever appearance in the College Cup, became just the third team in the last decade to beat two top-four seeds in one tournament after also taking down No. 2 Pittsburgh last weekend. The Catamounts have won 10 NCAA Tournament games over the last three years, the most of any program in the NCAA. Denver (15-4-4) was makings its second appearance in the national semifinals, with the previous coming in a 2016 loss to Wake Forest in extra time.
Miles Bridges returns to Hornets' lineup for game against Bulls
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
The struggling Charlotte Hornets got a boost in their front court, with forward Miles Bridges returning to the lineup against the Chicago Bulls after missing 10 games because of a bruised right knee. The 6-foot-7 Bridges had not played since a loss at Brooklyn on Nov. 19. He was averaging 16 points and 6.5 rebounds. Rookie forward Tidjane Salaun was also available after missing the previous two games because of a sprained left ankle. The Hornets had lost 12 of 15. They dropped eight in a row before winning at Indianapolis on Sunday.
Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied
Makiya Seminera, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. The accusations made national headlines at the time, stirring tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes. Crystal Mangum, who is Black, said in an interview with the "Let's Talk with Kat" podcast that she "made up a story that wasn't true" about the white players who attended a party where she was hired to perform as a stripper "because I wanted validation from people and not from God." The former Duke players were declared innocent in 2007 after Mangum's story fell apart under legal scrutiny.
Heat agree to trade Thomas Bryant to Pacers for swap of 2nd-round picks, AP source says
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Miami Heat have agreed to trade Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the right to swap second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the agreement said. The Heat would get the more favorable second-round selection, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the earliest the trade can be finalized by NBA rule is Sunday. Bryant averaged 4.1 points in 10 games off the bench for Miami this season.
Lindsey Vonn eager for her return to World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland at age 40
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at age 40. Vonn teased her return in an Instagram post through her sponsor, Red Bull, on Friday morning. She said "I hear St. Moritz is pretty nice this time of year." Vonn confirmed it later in the day at a news conference. She's won five of her 82 World Cup races on the venue at St. Moritz. Picabo Street, a two-time Olympic medalist and Vonn's former teammate, says "it's the coolest thing ever."
Oklahoma State hires Meacham as offensive coordinator as shakeup following 3-9 season continues
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Doug Meacham has returned to Oklahoma State as offensive coordinator. Meacham played offensive line for the Cowboys from 1983 to 1987 and worked with tight ends and inside receivers on Oklahoma State's coaching staff from 2005 to 2012. Meacham most recently was an offensive coordinator in 2021 at TCU, and he remained on the Horned Frogs' staff through this season. He was an assistant coach for the TCU squad that reached the national championship game after the 2022 season. He also has been a college offensive coordinator at Kansas, Houston, Samford, Henderson State, Jacksonville State and Georgia Military.
NBA Cup semifinal matchups in Las Vegas: Thunder-Rockets, Bucks-Hawks
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
as will the championship game on Tuesday night.
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters. The Cubs sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top infield prospects, to the Astros for Tucker, who is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. Tucker was limited to 78 games this year because of a fractured right shin, but he hit .289 with 23 homers and 49 RBIs for the AL West champions.
Right-hander Yimi García and Blue Jays finalize $15 million, 2-year contract
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Right-hander Yimi García and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $15 million, two-year contract. The 34-year-old was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances for the Mariners. He was 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA and five saves overall this year in 39 games and 39 innings.
MLB Remaining Free Agents List
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Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $3.1 million
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. headed this year's pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $3.1 million and Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was second at $2.15 million despite not making his big league debut until May 11. Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson was third at $2 million followed by Milwaukee catcher William Contreras at $1.7 million and Kansas City pitcher Cole Ragans at $1.6 million, according to figures compiled by Major League Baseball and the players' association. Milwaukee had the most players receive money with eight, followed by Detroit with seven and Arizona, Cleveland and Seattle with six each.
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Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
Alexa St. John And Jennifer Mcdermott, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. That will emit tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases as concrete and steel are manufactured and transported, diesel-powered excavators and trucks move material and new buildings are powered and cooled. The buildings and construction sector, taken together, is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally. Because of the scale of the building plans and travel needed for the event, experts say the toll on the climate could be enormous.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Zach Allen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his "prayer warriors" for their support. Moss says a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver. He says he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a 6-hour procedure about a week ago to remove the cancer. He says he was hospitalized for six days and released on Friday.
New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a 'mistake'
John Raby, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Rich Rodriguez says he regrets leaving West Virginia 17 years ago. Rodriguez was introduced as the coach at his alma mater on Friday. Based on the welcome he got from the thousands of West Virginia fans in attendance, much seems to be forgiven. Rodriguez told the crowd that he never should have left his home state. The 61-year-old coach says he's grown both as a person and a coach throughout his long career, and that his departure at the end of the 2007 season for a head coaching job at Michigan was a mistake. Rodriguez went 60-26 at West Virginia from 2001 to 2007.
Baker Mayfield, high-flying Bucs visit Chargers in matchup of teams with winning records
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a showdown of contenders looking to strengthen their playoff positioning. The Buccaneers have won three in a row to move to the top of the NFC South. The Chargers are one of three teams at 8-5 holding onto a AFC wild-card spot.
World Series vision that got Nathan Eovaldi to the Rangers is the same one that got him to re-sign
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
That championship vision that led Nathan Eovaldi to sign with Texas in free agency two years ago is the same one that brought the right-handed pitcher back to the Rangers. Eovaldi said Friday that he believes in the group that the Rangers have. Most of those players were part of the 2023 World Series title before a losing record and missing the playoffs this year. Eovaldi and Texas on Thursday finalized a $75 million, three-year deal after the successful completion of a physical for the pitcher who turns 35 in February. He tested free agency after declining a $20 million player option for 2025.
TCU leading scorer Frankie Collins will miss rest of season after breaking left foot
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
TCU leading scorer Frankie Collins will miss the rest of the season because of a broken bone in his left foot. The school says the 6-foot-2 senior guard will have surgery on Tuesday. Collins leads the Horned Frogs with 11.2 points and 4.4 assists per game in his first season after transferring from Arizona State. TCU says Collins broke his foot in the first half of an 83-74 loss to Vanderbilt last Sunday. He still played 35 minutes. Collins played 31 games as a freshman for Michigan in 2021-22, then played two seasons at Arizona State.
