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Liverpool fronts record spending by English clubs as player power takes hold in transfer window
English soccer — and Liverpool, in particular — flexed its financial muscles in unprecedented fashion…
Europe resumes World Cup qualifying with first games for recent champions France, Germany, Spain
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer now focuses on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with…
Inter signs Akanji on loan from Manchester City to tackle defensive issues
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has signed versatile defender Manuel Akanji on loan from Manchester…
Man City signs Donnarumma after Ederson leaves for Fenerbahce in goalkeeper switch
Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain after selling long-time goalkeeper Ederson Moraes to…
Jamie Vardy signs with Cremonese in Italy after 13 seasons at Leicester
ROME (AP) — Jamie Vardy is moving to Italy after 13 seasons with Leicester that…
Niehues scores go-ahead goal in Angel City’s 2-1 win over Bay FC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maiara Niehues scored the go-ahead goal on a header in the…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc retires from T20 internationals to extend his test and ODI cricket career
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 international…
Marseille signs World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard from Inter Milan
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille pulled off the biggest move of deadline day in Ligue…
Isak completes blockbuster Liverpool move as English clubs spend a record $4B in transfer window
Liverpool saved the biggest transfer until last in its remarkable $570 million summer spree, finally…
Liverpool signs Isak from Newcastle for British-record fee of $170 million
Alexander Isak became the most expensive player in the history of British soccer after joining…
Rabiot move to AC Milan sets up match with ex-teammate after their off-field fight
MILAN (AP) — Adrien Rabiot completed his move to AC Milan on Monday and may…
Pakistan white-ball batter Asif Ali retires from international cricket
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan batter Asif Ali retired from international cricket on Monday after 79…
‘Unprecedented’: Erik ten Hag fired as Leverkusen coach after three games
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Erik ten Hag said he was as stunned as the rest…
Women’s ODI World Cup prize money soars past men’s to $13.8 million
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cricketers at the Women’s World Cup in India and…
Wrexham’s summer spending reaches $40 million after signing Ben Sheaf from Coventry
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham took its spending in the summer transfer window to around…
‘You get to fly’: Why Dutch athletes pole vault over canals
KOCKENGEN, Netherlands (AP) — A split second of flight, then a landing on the sand…
Son Heung-min says he ‘let the fans down’ after he fails to score, LAFC loses his hyped home debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min was left frustrated and disappointed after his long-awaited home…
San Diego FC spoils Son Heung-min’s LAFC home debut with a 2-1 victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer scored, and San Diego FC spoiled…
Osaze De Rosario helps Sounders blank Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 in Leagues Cup final
SEATTLE (AP) — Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute, and the Seattle Sounders…
Brazilian Ludmila pulls Stars into 1-1 draw with the Spirit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ludmila scored in the 67th minute to pull the Chicago Stars into…
Lyon leaves it late to beat 10-man Marseille 1-0 in the French league
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon finally prevailed in a 1-0 win over 10-man Marseille thanks…
‘I’m not Messi’: Rodri says his return won’t automatically solve Man City’s problems
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Rodri insists his return to fitness will not automatically turn Manchester…
South Africa stuns Italy and reaches first Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
South Africa stunned Italy 29-24 and reached the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the…
No matter what position he plays, Richie Laryea a driving force for Toronto FC
TORONTO — It took Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea under seven minutes to get under CF…