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Soccer fans are into this year’s World Cup, but the US still isn’t a soccer nation, new poll finds
WASHINGTON | This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as […]
Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM
Joe Sakic wasn’t content to simply run it back, even if the Colorado Avalanche did have the best record in the regular season, as “Super Joe” has lived up to his reputation of “Trader Joe” since stepping back into his role of GM for the Avalanche.
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
MEXICO CITY | One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium on Wednesday to great fanfare — but was ultimately told he could not remain for Mexico’s match against the Czech Republic. After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers […]
Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche Thursday.
World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their World Cup campaigns on Tuesday, while Lionel Messi scored a hat […]
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
NEW YORK | By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks’ first […]
Cole Carrigg triples in Rockies debut and plays with his `hair on fire,’ manager says
DENVER | Cole Carrigg’s helmet flew off as he kicked it into high gear around the bases. He slid headfirst into third base and looked toward the Colorado Rockies dugout before breaking into a little dance. The first hit in his major league debut goes down as a triple. “I wouldn’t want it any other […]
Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final
Gabriel Landeskog doesn’t need any extra incentive or motivation, as being in the Western Conference final is more than enough for the Colorado Avalanche captain, but if he did, though, then, memories of the second-round loss to Vegas in 2021 would be a powerful driving force.