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Hungary: Premier’s free trips draw scrutiny after news story
BUDAPEST, Hungary – A Hungarian opposition party says it will report to prosecutors suspected corruption…
As NBA 2K League holds expansion draft, MLSE looks to expand esports presence
While expansion franchises Atlanta, Minnesota, Brooklyn and Los Angeles Lakers start stocking their rosters in…
Teenage midfielder Ballou Tabla commits to play for Canada, says he can’t wait
The future of the Canadian men’s soccer team got a little brighter Tuesday with news…
Japan preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age
YOSHIKAWA, Japan – It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead…
Whitecaps say firing coaching staff before season’s end gives them a jump on next year
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps say they are not giving up on this season despite…
Hapless helpers recount own rescue by divers from Thai cave
BANGKOK – There were a host of heroes in July’s dramatic rescue of 13 members…
The Latest: Congo to boycott UN meetings about the country
CAMEROON, Cameroon – The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 11:20…
Lawyer dubbed ‘Mr. Loophole’ wins speeding case for Beckham
LONDON – A London speeding case against former soccer star David Beckham was dropped Thursday…
Correction: France-Paris Fashion Week-Watch story
PARIS – In a story Sept. 27 about the Paris Fashion Week, The Associated Press…
Former academy coach Dalrymple leads Whitecaps into battle for playoff lives
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps, who are fighting for their playoff lives, will be led…
Impact look to close in on an MLS playoff spot with a win in D.C.
MONTREAL – For a Montreal Impact side that’s getting used to playing crucial games down…
Betis launches first-half blitz to beat Girona and keep Champions League hopes alive
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat…
Cameroon faces being dropped as African Cup host
SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt – Fighting between separatists and government forces, along with concerns its…
The Latest: Turkey’s Erdogan defends German soccer players
COLOGNE, Germany – The Latest on the Turkish president’s trip to Germany (all times local):…
Soccer star Ronaldo sued, accused of rape by Nevada woman
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is being sued by a Nevada woman who said he raped…
Women’s captain Christine Sinclair calls out Canadian Soccer Association
TORONTO – What about us? That was Canadian captain Christine Sinclair’s question Tuesday, apparently after…
Thailand’s celebrity cave boys head out on overseas tour
BANGKOK – The 12 village boys who were trapped with their soccer coach in a…
Man gets 60 days for hitting teen player at soccer match
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A Virginia man has pleaded no contest to knocking a 14-year-old…
Taxi receipt, records appear to link alleged hackers to GRU
MOSCOW – April 12 was supposed to be another day on the job for Alexei…
Forest beats Spurs to move into third and Leeds and Burnley win promotion from the Championship
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham 2-1 to move into third place in the…
Ronaldo ready to play for Juventus amid rape allegation
MILAN – Cristiano Ronaldo is available to play for his Italian soccer team on Saturday.…
Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe dies at 85
BARCELONA, Spain – Montserrat Caballe, a Spanish opera singer renowned for her bel canto technique…
Romario brings soccer star power to Rio governor election
RIO DE JANEIRO – Twenty-four years after parading through Brazilian streets while lifting the World…
Amid rape case, Ronaldo asks for space to celebrate goal
UDINE, Italy – Cristiano Ronaldo asked his Juventus teammates to leave him alone. For all…