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Botulism outbreak tied to sardines served in Bordeaux leaves 1 person dead and several hospitalized
PARIS (AP) — Matt Jackson was riding an electric bike through Bordeaux wine country when he started feeling strange. Nine days later, he's on a breathing machine in a French intensive care unit, unable to open his eyes, communicating only via notes on a whiteboard —- and infected with botulism....
Bryant sparks second-half surge as Northwestern pounds UTEP 38-7 to stop skid
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — All David Braun knew was just how good this felt. Whether everything else going on at Northwestern made it a little extra cathartic, well, he wasn't sure. Ben Bryant threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and the Wildcats used a huge second half to beat UTEP...
The Rugby World Cup is about to open in France. Here's what to know about the sport and its history
The Rugby World Cup gets underway in France on Friday and will feature 20 countries from five continents scrapping it out for a golden trophy named after an Englishman who supposedly invented the sport when he picked up the ball during a soccer game and ran with it. This World Cup is...
Sargent carries USA to Sunday rally and Walker Cup win at St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Gordon Sargent lived up to his billing as the No. 1 amateur in the world by winning all four of his matches at St. Andrews as the United States rallied to win the Walker Cup on Sunday for the fourth straight time. Great Britain & Ireland had a...
Todd White wins US Senior Amateur for 2nd USGA title
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Todd White took the lead with a birdie on the par-5 seventh hole and never trailed the rest of the way in a 4-and-3 victory over Joey Flanagan of Ireland to win the U.S. Senior Amateur on Thursday for his second USGA title. Flanagan was trying to become the...
Ireland coach Vera Pauw out despite leading team to Women's World Cup
DUBLIN (AP) — Vera Pauw's four-year tenure as coach of Ireland's women's team will end when her current deal expires this week. The Football Association of Ireland board announced late Tuesday that Pauw won't be retained despite leading the country to its first Women's World Cup. ...
Irish kickers using foot skills honed for generations to target football scholarships at US colleges
DUBLIN (AP) — College football already has Aussie punters. Tadhg Leader hopes Irish kickers are next. The former rugby player from Galway saw enough potential that he quit his job at JP Morgan Chase to focus full-time on finding and developing Irish “leg talent” for American...
LPGA Tour goes to Portland, Europe has final Ryder Cup qualifying in Switzerland
LPGA TOUR PORTLAND CLASSIC Site: Portland, Oregon. Course: Columbia Edgewater CC. Yardage: 6,467. Par: 72. Prize money: $1.5 million. Winner's share: $225,000. Television: Thursday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. (Golf Channel). ...
Hartman throws 4 TD passes as No. 13 Notre Dame opens with a 42-3 win over Navy in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — Sam Hartman credited coaches, the offensive line, running backs, the defense, even the event organizers. This after a dream debut as Notre Dame quarterback. Hartman threw for four touchdowns and the No. 13 Fighting Irish routed Navy 42-3 on Saturday in...
Pittsburgh Steelers connect with Gaelic games to grow fan base in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Irish economy is getting a boost from the Notre Dame football game in Dublin. The Pittsburgh Steelers are benefitting, too. The NFL team has front-office representation in Dublin this weekend supporting American football initiatives and gathering intel on the...
