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Spanish league files new complaints for racist insults
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league filed three more complaints for racist insults during matches…
Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine
One year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia’s reintegration into the world of sports…
‘Ted Lasso’ star Waddingham to co-host Eurovision contest
LONDON (AP) — “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian musician Julia Sanina and British singer…
Namibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Dancers, drummers and Namibia’s president and first lady welcomed U.S. first…
Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak
CALGARY – Centre Riley Stotts took a welcome break from studying for a geography exam…
Rio Carnival’s overlooked, all-important rite: The count
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro couldn’t resume regular life after the Carnival…
Canadian women pay for defensive errors in 3-0 loss to Japan at SheBelieves Cup
FRISCO, Texas – Canada’s campaign at the SheBelieves Cup started and ended in disappointment. Playing…
IRA dissidents suspected of shooting N Ireland detective
LONDON (AP) — A senior Northern Ireland police officer was in critical but stable condition…
Pregnant Russians flock to Argentina seeking new passports
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Shortly after Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Alla…
Intense talks, familiar wrangles as UK, EU seek Brexit reset
LONDON (AP) — Senior U.K. and European Union officials met Thursday as part of what…
Jill Biden’s White House M&Ms a hit with giddy Namibian kids
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Jill Biden’s visit to Namibia was a big hit with scores…
‘This could be the year we achieve something:’ ‘Caps confident ahead of new season
VANCOUVER – Vanni Sartini and his Vancouver Whitecaps coaching staff wanted to give their players…
New coach Hernan Losada ready to put his stamp on revamped CF Montreal
MONTREAL – When the full-time whistle was blown in CF Montreal’s final outing of the…
Toronto FC fills holes in starting lineup but questions remain about the team’s depth
Toronto FC filled holes in its starting 11 and added experience in the off-season. So…
MLS union criticizes FIFA, league over concussion subs
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The union for Major League Soccer players criticized FIFA, its rules-making…
Milan fashion celebrates girl power at Gucci, Cormio, Tod’s
MILAN (AP) — Designers highlighted female power on the third day of Milan Fashion Week,…
El Trafico match at Rose Bowl postponed due to weather
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Major League Soccer season-opening match between the LA Galaxy and…
Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heavy snow and rain pounded California and other parts of the…
Chelsea manager Potter says he has received death threats
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he and his family have received death…
Canadian Victor Montagliani re-elected as CONCACAF president through 2027
GUATEMALA CITY – Canadian Victor Montagliani has been re-elected as president of CONCACAF, which represents…
Callender has 6 saves, Miami beats Montreal 2-0
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Drake Callender saved all six shots he faced while Sergey…
Real Salt Lake edges Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in MLS season opener
VANCOUVER – Frustration loomed in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ locker room Saturday night. The team had…
Spain confirms the release of incarcerated national in Iran
MADRID (AP) — A 24-year-old Spanish citizen has been released from prison in Iran after…
Man United wins League Cup to end 6-year wait for trophy
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United’s six-year wait for a trophy is over after beating Newcastle…