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Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he’s matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Recovered from a torn ACL, Sergiño Dest is set to play…
Isak on Sweden bench for World Cup qualifier in Slovenia days after Liverpool move
LJUBLJANA, Sweden (AP) — Sweden left Alexander Isak on the bench for a World Cup…
Ahead of Pulisic’s likely US return, Pochettino repeats summer flap is behind them
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — A day before Christian Pulisic’s likely return to the field for…
Azteca Stadium box owners win long fight for 2026 World Cup access
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After an 18-month dispute, luxury box owners at Azteca Stadium will…
England women have convinced Tuchel there’s no curse ahead of the men’s World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Less than a year into the Thomas Tuchel era and England…
Soccer great George Weah to lead FIFA panel of ex-players advising on anti-racism fight
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer great George Weah, who served as state president of Liberia, will…
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues
More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most…
Alyssa Thompson joins Chelsea in latest big money move in women’s soccer
Chelsea completed the signing of Alyssa Thompson from Angel City on Friday in the latest…
Skiing standout Marcel Hirscher back on snow after ACL injury and on course for the Winter Olympics
Record eight-time overall World Cup skiing champion Marcel Hirscher is back training on snow nine…
France vs. Luxembourg Under-21 soccer game postponed after bus accident
PARIS (AP) — A soccer game between France and Luxembourg’s Under-21 teams was postponed Friday…
John Stones ruled out of England games with muscle injury
BURTON, Staffordshire (AP) — John Stones has been ruled out of England’s World Cup qualifiers…
EuroBasket gets ready for the knockout stage, which starts Saturday in Latvia. A new champ is coming
Defending champion Spain is already out. That means a new EuroBasket champion will be crowned…
Australia and US fighting for last quarterfinal spot at Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Every quarterfinal ticket at the Women’s Rugby World Cup has been punched…
Wallabies seek Rugby Championship redemption after last year’s record loss in Argentina
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An embarrassing loss a year ago in Santa Fe inspired a…
Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana after violent clashes at stadium
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Argentine club Independiente was disqualified from the Copa Sudamericana after violent…
Osorio’s late goal secures El Salvador’s 1-0 win over Guatemala in World Cup qualifiers
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Harold Osorio scored late to give El Salvador a 1-0 away…
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay qualify for the 2026 World Cup
MONTEVIDEO (AP) — Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured places at the 2026 World Cup in…
Lionel Messi scores twice in an emotional home farewell for Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi made sure he had good memories of playing a…
Trump to attend the US Open men’s final Sunday, marking another trip to a major sporting event
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s men’s final of the U.S. Open,…
New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor to come out of retirement to play for Samoa
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor will come out of…
All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand meet in a Rugby Championship…
Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez apologizes for on-field antics after Leagues Cup final loss to Seattle
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez apologized Thursday for his behavior…
Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England’s Newcastle United
David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its…
Germany stunned by Slovakia in historic World Cup qualifying loss. Spain and Belgium win
Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0…