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Duke's Flagg, Rutgers' freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects

Jun. 28, 2024 06:07 AM EDT

A year after Victor Wembanyama ended a 16-season run of college players going No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, fellow French teen Zaccharie Risacher made it two in a row Wednesday night. A college prospect could be back on top next summer. Incoming Duke freshman Cooper...

Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer

Jun. 28, 2024 03:15 AM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials. That much has been evident at Euro 2024, where...

Spain arrests four Colombians rescued from submarine suspected of transporting drugs

Jun. 27, 2024 12:28 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities intercepted another submarine suspected of transporting drugs to Europe from South America and arrested four Colombian nationals who were crewing the vessel, officials said Thursday. Police rescued the occupants after they had scuttled the 20-meter...

Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are among the men to watch

Jun. 27, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Here are some of the men to watch at Wimbledon, which starts at the All England Club on Monday: Jannik Sinner Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Italy Age: 22 2024 Record:...

With Sarr and Risacher in the mix for the No. 1 pick, NBA draft could be 'special' night for France

Jun. 25, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta...

Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024

Jun. 25, 2024 15:50 PM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. It wasn't enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it's not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024. ...

Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices

Jun. 25, 2024 09:18 AM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Spain will temporarily eliminate the sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices, the government said Tuesday. Spain is the world’s leading producer and exporter of olive oil, but its cost for domestic consumers has risen dramatically due...

Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage

Jun. 24, 2024 18:26 PM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Spain changed almost its entire lineup and still kept up its victorious start to the European Championship with a 1-0 win over Albania, which was eliminated on Monday. With his team already assured of winning Group B, coach Luis de la Fuente changed 10...

Spain eliminates Albania from Euro 2024 and advances England, Netherlands, France into last 16

Jun. 24, 2024 16:57 PM EDT
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Spain eliminates Albania from Euro 2024 and advances England, Netherlands, France into last 16.

NBA draft: Are there international prospects beyond France fans should keep an eye on? Oui!

Jun. 23, 2024 06:43 AM EDT

France isn't the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that way. Victor Wembanyama was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft a year ago and went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year award. Two more Frenchmen — Alexandre Sarr and...