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NBA’s new Europe-based league could launch in October 2027, though that remains uncertain
MILAN (AP) — The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for…
Colts put defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve, ‘no timetable’ for return
BERLIN (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have placed three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner…
Conditions are of no concern to Cavalry FC, Atlético Ottawa entering CPL final
OTTAWA — Controlling the controllable looks to be a theme for Sunday’s Canadian Premier League…
Canada names 14-player roster for inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
Goalkeeper Léa Palacio and forward Esther Brossard will lead Canada at the inaugural FIFA Futsal…
France seeks payback against Springboks and All Blacks face Lions-packed Scotland
Two years has not been long enough for France’s scars to heal from losing in…
Fans chant ‘Diego’ as Buenos Aires university hosts first Maradona congress
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In the main auditorium of one of Latin America’s most…
Veteran fullback Fraser Aird looks forward to third straight CPL final with Cavalry
Fraser Aird’s third straight trip to the Canadian Premier League championship game with Cavalry FC…
UEFA to reveal new World Cup and Euro qualifying plans within six months
MILAN (AP) — Plans for a shake-up in the European qualifying process for the World…
Former soccer player Joey Barton convicted of offensive social media posts
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Former Premier League soccer player Joey Barton was convicted of sending…
What to know about FIFA’s new peace prize and who might receive it
GENEVA (AP) — There is a new worldwide peace prize on the scene and it…
Atlanta Falcons players to see video about Jesse Owens’ feats at 1936 Berlin Olympics
BERLIN (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has prepared a video to show his…
4-time NBA champion Tony Parker starts coaching career with France U17 team
PARIS (AP) — Former NBA star Tony Parker will start his coaching career in charge…
UK police arrest 10 around a soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday that 10 people were arrested the previous night…
‘The numbers are insane’: Guardiola reaches 1,000 games in a coaching career that’s changed soccer
It all started on Sept. 2, 2007, in a Spanish fourth-tier game against Premia in…
Barcelona trains at Camp Nou for first time in over 2 years as stadium remodeling continues
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Construction cranes loomed overhead and there were gaping holes in the…
France players to honor victims of Paris attacks in 2015
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer federation will pay tribute to the victims of the…
Bellingham and Foden back in England squad but no room for Alexander-Arnold
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were recalled Friday by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the…
FIFA to host draws for World Cup qualifying playoffs in Zurich on Nov. 20
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA will host draws on Nov. 20 in Zurich for playoff brackets…
FIFA fines Norway, Italy for fan incidents at World Cup qualifiers against Israel
ZURICH (AP) — The Norwegian and Italian soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for…
Freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli joins crowded injured list for host Italy ahead of the Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Host Italy has another top athlete injured ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.…
Isak back in training as Slot likens City-Liverpool match to ‘clasico’ in Spain
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will return to training with the senior…
Baribo and the Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (15-11-8, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Union…
Turkish prosecutors issue detention warrants in soccer betting scandal
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish prosecutors on Friday issued detention warrants for 21 people, including…
French biathlon star Julia Simon gets suspended ban, can compete at Winter Olympics
Biathlon star Julia Simon will be allowed to compete at next year’s Winter Olympics after…