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In this Feb. 23, 2016 file photo, Juventus fans unveil a giant banner prior to the Champions League, round of 16, first-leg soccer match between Juventus and Bayern Munich at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy. <br>Luca Bruno/AP

Juventus 'ultra' fan leaders arrested in tickets probe

Police say fans threatened to carry out racist chants during matches if they were not given more tickets than the number allotted.

Air Force defensive back Milton Bugg III, left, tries to pull down Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. after he caught a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. <br>David Zalubowski/AP Air Force defensive back Milton Bugg III, left, tries to pull down Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. after he caught a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. <br>David Zalubowski/AP
Remsberg scores on first play of OT, Air Force beats Colorado
Navy's Mychal Cooper breaks a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Annapolis, M.D. <br>Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun/AP Navy's Mychal Cooper breaks a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Annapolis, M.D. <br>Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun/AP
Perry runs, passes Navy past outclassed East Carolina 42-10
Army quarterback Jabari Laws (1) celebrates with teammates J.B. Hunter (55) and Kell Walker after running for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in San Antonio. <br>Darren Abate/AP
Army quarterback Jabari Laws (1) celebrates with teammates J.B. Hunter (55) and Kell Walker after running for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in San Antonio. <br>Darren Abate/AP

Army rebounds to upend Texas-San Antonio, 31-13
France's Rudy Gobert dunks during a quarterfinal match against United States for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Dongguan in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. France defeated United States 89-79. <br>Ng Han Guan/AP
France's Rudy Gobert dunks during a quarterfinal match against United States for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Dongguan in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. France defeated United States 89-79. <br>Ng Han Guan/AP

A shocker: France beats US 89-79 in World Cup quarters

For the first time since 2006, the U.S. sent NBA players to a major international tournament and won't win gold.

Bianca Andreescu lays on the court after defeating Serena Williams during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. <br>Sarah Stier/AP
Bianca Andreescu lays on the court after defeating Serena Williams during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. <br>Sarah Stier/AP

Andreescu's first Slam title at US Open prevents Serena's 24th

Serena Williams has now been the runner-up at four of the seven majors she has entered since returning to the tour after having a baby two years ago.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place nor who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. <br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place nor who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. <br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP

Call to arms: Saints, Steelers reel with Brees, Ben Roethlisberger out

Few scenes Sunday seemed more incongruous than Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger on the sidelines, watching their teams trying to score without them.

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u.s. sports

Michigan police detective James Vakertz is pictured at the Grand Rapids Police Department, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Vakertz won silver in powerlifting at the World Police and Fire Games in China in August.<br>TNS
Michigan police detective James Vakertz is pictured at the Grand Rapids Police Department, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Vakertz won silver in powerlifting at the World Police and Fire Games in China in August.<br>TNS

Army vet turned Michigan police officer finds international success as competitive power lifter

While Detective Demetrios James Vakertzis is not one for the spotlight, he found himself bringing home the silver medal after competing in this year’s World Police & Fire Games.

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pacific sports

Senior running back Alfonso Mendez paced Kadena to its second victory last week, 6-0 over Humphreys.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Senior running back Alfonso Mendez paced Kadena to its second victory last week, 6-0 over Humphreys.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Kinnick hosts Kadena with something likely on the line again

Ask most Division I coaches in DODEA-Pacific football and they’ll tell you every game means something.

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europe sports

Baumholder ball carrier Wilbur Turgeon collides with a Hohenfels defender in Hohenfels' 21-12 victory Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Baumholder, Germany. <br>Gregory Broome/Stars and Stripes
Baumholder ball carrier Wilbur Turgeon collides with a Hohenfels defender in Hohenfels' 21-12 victory Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Baumholder, Germany. <br>Gregory Broome/Stars and Stripes

Hohenfels starts slowly, ends strongly against Baumholder

Host Baumholder led 12-0 at halftime on a pair of first-quarter touchdowns by Wilbur Turgeon.