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Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AP) - America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. Spea...

Nov 22, 2022

Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests

DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field. Hard-line ...

Nov 22, 2022

Pietrangelo posts three points, Golden Knights notch 5-4 comeback win over Canucks

VANCOUVER - Alex Pietrangelo scored and notched a pair of assists as the Vegas Golden Knights topped the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in an offensive firestorm Monday. William Carrier put away a pair of goal...

Nov 21, 2022

Karlsson reaches 30 points, Sharks beat Senators 5-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Erik Karlsson had two assists, becoming the first NHL defenseman to reach 30 points this season, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night. Tomas Her...

Nov 21, 2022

Islanders down Leafs 3-2 in OT; Marner extends point streak to 13 games

TORONTO - Anthony Beauvillier scored his first goal in 11 games at 1:56 of overtime as the New York Islanders came back from a goal down late in the third period to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 ...

Nov 21, 2022

Morrissey caps two-goal effort with OT winner to lead Jets to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

WINNIPEG - Josh Morrissey scored once in regulation and added the winner 2:10 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. The Jets were ahead 3-0 w...

Nov 21, 2022

Devils top Oilers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Nico Hischier had three assists and the no-name New Jersey Devils beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 Monday night to match a franchise record with their 13th consecutive win. Jesper Brat...

Nov 21, 2022

Coleman, Flames send slumping Flyers to 7th straight loss

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. Jonathan Huberdeau, Dillon Dub, Rasmus A...

Nov 21, 2022

FIFA blocks 'Love' detail on Belgium's World Cup jersey

DOHA, Qatar (AP) - FIFA has denied Belgium's request to wear team jerseys with a "Love" label at the World Cup in Qatar because of a commercial link to a rave festival. Multi-color detail on the white...

Nov 21, 2022

Canadian captain Atiba Hutchinson to wear FIFA-approved 'No Discrimination" armband

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Atiba Hutchinson will wear FIFA's official "No Discrimination" armband in Canada's World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday. While some teams had planned to wear "One Love"...

Nov 21, 2022