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Leipzig releases two youth players after racist comments about teammates
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga soccer club Leipzig says it has released two players from…
Rubiales loses appeal against 3-year FIFA ban after kissing Spain player at Women’s World Cup final
ZURICH (AP) — Disgraced Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales lost his appeal against a three-year…
Fatih Terim, the ‘Emperor’ of Turkish soccer, shakes up Greek league
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Seeking a bonus to his storied career as a player and…
Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro trade accusations in Ontario court filings
TORONTO – The opening blows have been delivered in a court battle that could have…
Egyptian soccer officials sacrifice cow for better fortune at Africa Cup
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Egyptian soccer officials have sacrificed a cow in a bid…
Ake keeps alive Man City treble trophy defense after beating Tottenham in the FA Cup
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester City’s losing run at Tottenham is over. Its defense of the…
CF Montreal coach Courtois ‘impressed’ with new squad ahead of first pre-season game
Laurent Courtois is already seeing progress within his CF Montreal squad just over two weeks…
Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
Reminders of Lionel Messi and the 2022 World Cup are not hard to find in…
Canada’s Alphonso Davies scores in injury-hit Bayern win over Augsburg in Bundesliga
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP-CP) — Canadian Alphonso Davies scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season…
Xavi won’t continue as Barcelona coach after this season
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season. Xavi…
Trump praises Texas governor as border state clashes with Biden administration over immigration
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump lavished praise Saturday on Texas Gov. Greg…
Pavon becomes first Frenchman to win on PGA Tour since Second World War
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are in Saudi Arabia to continue their around-the-world preseason tour
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami played six preseason matches last season. Most were…
Soccer-mad Italy is now obsessed with tennis player Jannik Sinner after his Australian Open title
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Soccer-mad Italy has a new obsession. Jannik Sinner’s performance on…
West Brom and Wolves soccer game stopped because of crowd trouble. FA launches investigation
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — The FA Cup fourth-round soccer match between local rivals West…
Court stormings come in waves after Caitlin Clark incident. Expert says stiffer penalties are needed
Images of students pouring out of the stands at the final buzzer to celebrate with…
Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham could face Premier League Newcastle in FA Cup
LONDON (AP) — Ryan Reynolds could get a taste of big time soccer after Wrexham…
Tennis Canada reports growth in youth participation in new survey
TORONTO – Tennis Canada’s mission to get a racket into the hands of more recreational…
Colombia and the National Liberation Army rebels extend cease-fire for a week as talks continue
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining rebel group announced Monday…
Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based US soldiers killed in Middle East drone strike
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Described by their parents as bubbly and constantly laughing, Spc. Kennedy…
Priestman says she can focus on football now off-field distractions have diminished
Coach Bev Priestman says she has “unfinished business” with the Olympic champion Canadian women’s soccer…
Kansas to play entire college football season on the road amid stadium construction
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will spend next college football season playing on the road.…
CPL’s York United, Atletico Ottawa bolster rosters by signing Canadian internationals
Canadian Premier League sides York United FC and Atletico Ottawa have bolstered their rosters by…
Israel returns to neutral Hungary for ‘home’ game in Euro 2024 qualifying playoffs against Iceland
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Israel’s men’s soccer team is returning to Hungary for its “home”…