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FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets have gone on sale. Here’s how to try to get them
MIAMI (AP) — Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been…
Sweden coach Tomasson accuses Robin Olsen of letting down team by retiring from international soccer
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson accused Robin Olsen of letting down the…
Mitch Marsh blasts 85 as Australia beats New Zealand by 6 wickets in 1st Twenty20 international
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Mitch Marsh blasted 85 from 43 balls as Australia…
Wallabies veteran James Slipper to retire after reaching 150 test matches for Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Just days after playing in his 150th test for Australia, Wallabies…
Fire withstand Suárez-led comeback and beat Inter Miami 5-3 to clinch 1st playoff berth since 2017
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Chicago Fire jumped out to an early two-goal lead…
Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills,…
Mbappé and Kane star as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich earn big wins in Champions League
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick and Harry Kane netted twice as European heavyweights Real…
Angel City defender Ali Riley to retire from the NWSL after this season
Angel City captain Ali Riley, who played in five Women’s World Cups and four Olympics…
Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future…
India beats Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s Cricket World Cup opener
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Deepti Sharma’s all-round display helped India beat Sri Lanka by 59…
Nepal denied T20 sweep by the West Indies
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nepal wasn’t able to finish what it started when…
Stanford’s Kitahata returns to field after focusing on mental health following teammate’s suicide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When Andrea Kitahata’s Stanford soccer teammate and close friend Katie Meyer…
At 42, goalie Craig Gordon back in Scotland squad for World Cup qualifying games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — At age 42, veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is back in the…
New stadium for AC Milan and Inter closer after San Siro sale approved
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Inter Milan passed a major hurdle in owning their…
Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.…
South Africa plans appeal over World Cup qualifying win stripped for ineligible player
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African Football Association said it plans to appeal a FIFA…
Nepal shocks West Indies by 90 runs and wins T20 series
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nepal shocked the West Indies by a record 90…
Reach for the top gets new meaning with climbing program at MacLachlan College
TORONTO — Reach for the top has a new meaning these days at MacLachlan College.…
Rugby setting high expectations for 2029 Women’s World Cup in Australia
LONDON (AP) — Basking in the afterglow of the best Women’s Rugby World Cup yet,…
Spanish club Valencia files lawsuit against Netflix over Vinícius Júnior documentary
MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Valencia said on Monday it filed a lawsuit against Netflix…
Mourinho ‘will always be a Blue’ as he returns to Chelsea with new club Benfica
Jose Mourinho looked to his right, then his left, and smiled at pictures of his…
South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying over ineligible player
ZURICH (AP) — South Africa was stripped of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying…
From prison to social media star: How one man is taking on sports betting at German soccer games
BERLIN (AP) — A man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison has become a…