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Czech coach Ivan Hašek fired after shock defeat to Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Football Association fired coach Ivan Hašek on Wednesday following a…
Fabio Paratici returns to Tottenham as sporting director after ban
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham announced the full-time return of Fabio Paratici to the Premier League…
Wright and Roldan get Pochettino’s attention 8 months ahead of World Cup
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan got U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino’s…
Ecuador and Mexico draw 1-1 in a World Cup warmup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Jordy Alcívar scored on a penalty kick in the first half…
Jamaica routs Bermuda 4-0, inches closer to World Cup qualification
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica routed Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday and inched closer to securing…
Wright scores twice as US rallies to beat Australia 2-1 in friendly as Pulisic leaves with injury
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Haji Wright scored in the 33rd and 51st minutes off…
Canadian men hold 13th-ranked Colombia to a scoreless draw in men’s soccer friendly
HARRISON — Canada gave as good as it got for most of the game Tuesday…
Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy’s win over Israel in World Cup qualifying
UDINE, Italy (AP) — The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel took place amid…
Messi gets two assists, Argentina beats Puerto Rico 6-0 in relocated soccer friendly
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had two assists and helped start a play…
Qatar and Saudi Arabia secure World Cup spots in 4th round of Asian qualifying
Qatar and Saudi Arabia secured places at next year’s World Cup on Tuesday after topping…
Kane says he’s in the form of his life as England fans answer back to Tuchel
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Harry Kane believes he is in the form of his life…
England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot
England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on…
South Africa reaches first World Cup since hosting in 2010. Ivory Coast and Senegal also advance
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is back at the World Cup for the first time…
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sets goalscoring record in World Cup qualifiers
LISBON (AP) — Another goal, another record for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old Ronaldo became the…
Mallorca owner Andy Kohlberg says FIFA’s World Cup ticket prices risk damage to the sport’s image
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of Spanish soccer club Mallorca says FIFA risks damage…
England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia.
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be ‘honor of a lifetime’
Erik Spoelstra was 13 the last time the Olympics were held in Los Angeles, and…
Coach Tomasson fired while star-studded Sweden in crisis in World Cup qualifying
Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired on Tuesday after overseeing a woeful World Cup…
It’s called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right
The play, in real time to the naked eye, might have looked very close to…
Rain washes out Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the…
Espanyol’s new American owner wants Spanish club to build a winning mentality
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In Barcelona, Espanyol is perpetually in the shadow of the Spanish…
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan to retire after 2025 MLS season
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan will retire after the 2025 MLS season,…
Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback
TOKYO (AP) — Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two…
Lewandowski sidelined by hamstring injury and could miss clasico against Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski is returning from the international break with…