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American Magic seeks to regain its sea legs in America's Cup preliminary regatta
The shock of being the first team eliminated from the last America's Cup has been motivating for the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic. American Magic was the second challenger to begin training in Barcelona for the 37th America's Cup; bought two AC40s, the half-size version of...
Alex Palou wins Portland for early clinch of IndyCar championship. Spaniard has 2 titles in 3 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chip Ganassi stopped Alex Palou before Sunday's race at Portland International Raceway and encouraged his driver to use the race to close out the IndyCar championship. Palou told the boss he planned to do it with a walk-off win. And he...
Building on Barcelona's success, Spain is playing its first Women's World Cup final against England
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — If those precise passes that untangle defenses and the attacks coming from all angles by first-time Women’s World Cup finalist Spain look familiar, there is good reason. The Spanish squad is built on a core of Barcelona players who have triumphed with...
Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami and says he's happy with his choice
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fans line up outside Inter Miami's practice facility to watch Lionel Messi's car drive away after training sessions. Players from opposing teams wait after matches to get his signature or just a simple handshake. His No. 10 jersey is everywhere in South Florida. ...
Report: PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain soccer superstar Neymar has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. France's leading sports daily L'Equipe said on its website Sunday that the PSG and Brazil forward will receive a total of 160 million euros ($175...
PSG coach Enrique hopes Mbappé will stay but won't comment on Neymar's future
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique still hopes Kylian Mbappé will stay at the club despite an ongoing transfer standoff, but wouldn’t comment on Neymar’s future as the Brazil forward moves closer to a possible departure. Neither Mbappé nor Neymar took part in...
Police arrest pair for 8.5 million-euro theft of jewelry and cash from Barcelona airport passengers
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police in northeastern Spain said Friday they arrested two men who allegedly stole carry-on luggage containing some 8.5 million euros ($9 million) worth of jewelry and cash from departing passengers at Barcelona’s airport. The media office of Catalonia's...
Keira Walsh to miss England's next game at the Women's World Cup but scans show no ACL damage
SYDNEY (AP) — After fear that Keira Walsh’s Women’s World Cup was over because of a knee injury, the England midfielder has sparked hope she could play again at the tournament after scans revealed she has not suffered ACL damage. Walsh has been ruled out of England’s final...
Flooded with sightseers, Europe's iconic churches struggle to accommodate both worship and tourism
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A recent Saturday evening Mass at Sagrada Familia parish had all the hallmarks of a neighborhood worship service, from prayers for ill and deceased members to name-day wishes for two congregants in the pews. But it also featured security checks to get in and...
Pop star Shakira will face a second tax probe in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pop star Shakira is facing more trouble from Spain’s tax office after a court near Barcelona said Thursday that it had agreed to open an investigation into a second case of alleged tax fraud by the Colombian singer. Shakira is already set to face trial at...
