BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Friday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:NOVEMBER 13, 2015
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Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon has surgery for kidney transplant
ZURICH (AP) Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon has surgery for kidney transplant.NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Five Points: USA start World Cup quest with straightforward test
Opening fixture offers Americans a chance to start Road to Russia with three pointsNOVEMBER 13, 2015
CONCACAF WCQ: Will favorites survive semifinal round?
Mexico, USA expected to advance, but four-team groups present awkward challenge.NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Live: Chile, Colombia collide in all-important World Cup qualifying clash
Live: Chile, Colombia collide in all-important World Cup qualifying clashNOVEMBER 12, 2015
Everything you need to know about USA and the Road to Russia
The qualifying process for 2018 includes 16 possible games and a host of hurdles.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Japan beats Dominican Republic 4-2 in Premier12 baseball
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Sho Nakata drove in two runs in the eighth inning for Japan to beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 and remain unbeaten in Premier12 baseball on Thursday.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Kenya soon expects to conclude doping cases from worlds
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) The Kenyan athletics federation has held hearings for the two athletes who failed doping tests at this year's world championships and expects to release findin...NOVEMBER 12, 2015
FIFA approves 5 candidates for president in Feb. election, Liberia's Musa Bility excluded
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) FIFA approves 5 candidates for president in Feb. election, Liberia's Musa Bility excluded.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Nakata leads Japan to 6-5 win over Mexico at Premier12
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Sho Nakata drove in five runs, including the winning run in the ninth inning, to lead top-ranked Japan to a 6-5 walkoff win over Mexico in the Premier12 baseba...NOVEMBER 11, 2015
1 man will win World Series of Poker's top prize, $7.6M
LAS VEGAS (AP) The cards are on the table, and only one person will win the World Series of Poker's ultimate prize.NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Jerry Jones backs Hardy as photos surface in domestic case
Dallas owner Jerry Jones is showing support for Greg Hardy after photos of the bruised ex-girlfriend from the defensive end's domestic violence case were released by Deadspin.NOVEMBER 7, 2015
Jerry Jones responds after Greg Hardy photos come to light
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Clint Dempsey dropped from USA squad for World Cup qualifiers
Veteran forward omitted from 23-player roster, but Fabian Johnson retains place.NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Portugal gives Ronaldo a rest, calls up newcomers for matches
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is getting a rest from Portugal's national team.NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Chelsea's Diego Costa recalled to Spain's national team squad
Costa is back with Spain's national team after being left out of the last two matches.NOVEMBER 6, 2015
