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Shiffrin narrowing her focus to fewer events for Milan-Cortina Olympics after challenges in Beijing
Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Another…
Canadian men look for first win in ninth appearance at FIFA U-17 World Cup
Headed to its ninth FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is looking for its first-ever win.…
Brazilian court acquits defendants in soccer academy fire that killed 10
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Rio de Janeiro state court acquitted the last remaining…
Villarreal blames La Liga for canceled Miami game as Tebas laments missed chance for Spanish soccer
MADRID (AP) — Villarreal blamed poor management by the Spanish league for the cancellation of…
Italian skier Marta Bassino joins Federica Brignone on the Olympics host’s injured list
MILAN (AP) — Olympics host Italy has another top female skier sidelined. Marta Bassino was…
Thailand hires former USMNT interim coach Anthony Hudson
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand hired former New Zealand and Colorado Rapids manager Anthony Hudson as…
Dyche wants stability at Nottingham Forest after taking over as team’s third manager this season
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Newly hired Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche’s priority is to bring…
Tournament featuring Afghanistan women’s refugee team moved to Morocco
A tournament that included a team of refugee women’s soccer players from Afghanistan has been…
Jaroslav Köstl interim coach for Czechs’ final World Cup qualifier after Faroe Islands humiliation
PRAGUE (AP) — Jaroslav Köstl will be the Czech Republic’s interim coach for its final…
Main Fox network will televise 69 of 104 matches at next year’s World Cup, with remaining 35 on FS1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox Sports will televise 69 of the 104 matches at next…
Ukraine’s top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics
Ukraine’s top Olympic sliding contender said he is disappointed and frustrated with the International Bobsled…
NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February…
Atlanta United president Garth Lagerwey takes leave for cancer treatment, recovery
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is taking a…
Canada Ravens lose to Fiji in Women’s Rugby League World Cup qualifying tournament
BRAMPTON — Canada will miss out on the 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup after…
Kapp leads South Africa to big win against Pakistan at Women’s Cricket World Cup
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marizanne Kapp scored an unbeaten 68 and took three wickets…
PSG scores seven and Barcelona hit six on a goal-filled night in the Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain scored seven, Barcelona hit six and Erling Haaland struck…
Game off: Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular-season match in Miami
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer league said Tuesday that plans for Barcelona to play…
New documentary offers behind-the-scenes look at birth of the Northern Super League
As the Northern Super League gears up for its first-ever post-season, Michele Hozer’s documentary “The…
Spanish soccer league calls off plans for Barcelona to play regular-season game in Miami in December
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer league calls off plans for Barcelona to play regular-season game…
Ski federation says it won’t allow Russian athletes in Milan-Cortina Olympic qualifiers
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says its council has voted…
Donadel named head coach of CF Montréal on a permanent basis
MONTREAL — Marco Donadel has been named head coach of CF Montréal on a permanent…
Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois criticizes Spanish league president over Barcelona game in Miami
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticized Spanish league president Javier Tebas on…
Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline any tickets…
Emily Scarratt, a 2-time World Cup winner with England, retires from rugby
LONDON (AP) — Double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt announced her retirement from rugby on…