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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The coach who replaced Matt Busby as manager of Manchester United has died. Frank O’Farrell was 94. O’Farrell coached Man United for only 18 months before being fired in 1972. The Irishman had a promising start with United reaching the top of the standings for the first time in three years

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has received a knock on his foot during training two days before the team travels to Real Madrid for a Champions League game. L’Equipe newspaper says was hurt during a training session and is now doubtful for the match in Spain. Mbappé scored a stoppage time winner

MEXICO CITY (AP) — State authorities in north-central Mexico have suspended five officials after a huge brawl among fans during a weekend match left 26 people injured, three critically. The interior secretary of Queretaro state said late Sunday the private company partly responsible for security at the soccer stadium would also have its contracts cancelled.

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Hockey Hall of Fame member Angela James has joined an ownership group purchasing the Premier Hockey Federation’s Toronto Six. That is one of the league’s six teams. James last week accused the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association of stunting women’s hockey for its refusal to join forces with the

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke and Qatari soccer executive Nasser al-Khelaïfi are back in a Swiss court. Federal prosecutors have appealed against the verdicts from a September 2020 trial. The Swiss Federal Criminal Court says Valcke, al-Khelaïfi and a third defendant were all in court

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Financier Lars Windhorst’s dream of elevating Hertha Berlin to among the best clubs in Europe has turned into a nightmare. Since Windhorst first invested in the club in June 2019, Hertha has lurched from one crisis, scandal or low point to another. This season the “Old

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The International Judo Federation has removed the titles and jobs Vladimir Putin and a long-time Kremlin-supporting oligarch held at the organization. The IJF says Putin and Arkady Rotenberg “have been removed from all positions.” Putin is an avid judoka and was honorary president of the federation. The title of honorary president

BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand say an autopsy conducted on the body of Australian cricket star Shane Warne has concluded that he died of natural causes. They say the opinion issued by the doctor who carried out the autopsy has been conveyed to Warne’s family and the Australian Embassy. Evaluations from Thai authorities suggested

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL has unveiled a new logo for the Stanley Cup playoffs and Final that replaces the one used for the last 13 years. League officials say the process of designing the new logo and word mark began more than two years ago, before the start of the pandemic.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mamadou Fall scored the game-tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw against the Portland Timbers. LAFC is now 1-0-1 and the Timbers are 0-0-2.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Max Abmas had 22 points as Oral Roberts beat Western Illinois 80-68 in the Summit League tournament’s quarterfinals. Trenton Massner led the Leathernecks with 28 points.

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Evan Mobley had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Lauri Markkanen scored 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers widened their lead on Toronto in the Eastern Conference standings with a 104-96 win over the Raptors. However, the win may have been costly as All-Star Jarrett Allen reportedly

WASHINGTON — John Meeks had a season-high 31 points as College of Charleston topped Hofstra 92-76 in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. Jalen Ray led the Pride with 21 points.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyla McMakin had 22 points and six steals, Tra’dayja Smith went 5 for 5 from 3-point range and finished with 21 points, and No. 2 seed Longwood beat top-seeded Campbell 86-47 to win the Big South Conference tournament and clinch the first NCAA Tournament berth in program history. Senior Akila Smith,

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored a power-play with 5.2 seconds remaining to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. Jonathan Marchessault also scored for the Golden Knights, and Robin Lehner made 39 saves. Brady Tkachuk scored the lone goal for Ottawa, and Anton

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored 14 seconds into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Sharks 3-2 for their second win over San Jose during a six-game homestand. Adam Henrique had a goal and an assist, while Anthony Stolarz made 20 saves in Anaheim’s fourth victory in