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It could be the most open Premier League title race in years as clubs spend big to take advantage
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League is back after one of the most unpredictable…
Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays
TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday…
Alozie juggles the Houston Dash, the Nigerian national team and even cancer research
It’s not only that Michelle Alozie plays for the Houston Dash in the National Women’s…
Goalkeeper Donnarumma announces he is leaving PSG after being left out of UEFA Super Cup match
PARIS (AP) — Just hours after being left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for Wednesday’s…
Toronto FC adds to general allocation money stockpile in deal with Charlotte FC
TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired $175,000 (all figures in U.S dollars) from Charlotte FC…
Grealish joins Everton on loan from Man City in bid to reignite his career
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England midfielder Jack Grealish will look to reignite his career after…
Tottenham midfielder Bissouma will miss the UEFA Super Cup for turning up late too many times
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has been left out of the squad…
Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis dies after competing at World Games in China
The Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis, who competed in foot orienteering, has died after featuring in…
Bundesliga set for longer games as Germany embraces more added time in soccer
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga games will take longer this season as Germany joins a…
Happy move for Cristiano Ronaldo as Georgina Rodríguez announces their engagement
Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez are engaged. The 31-year-old Rodríguez…
PSG strengthens defense by signing Zabarnyi from Bournemouth
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain signed Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth on a five-year…
Red Bull moves into rugby by taking full ownership of English club Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Red Bull’s sporting portfolio now includes a top-flight English rugby union…
Spanish league kicks off with Barcelona wanting to keep its momentum and Madrid aiming to reset
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league begins with the top teams arriving with different expectations.…
FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
ATLANTA (AP) — Human rights scandals have marred World Cup tournaments for years, but FIFA…
Scientists search for DNA of an endangered salamander in Mexico City’s canals
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Sixty years ago, residents of a canal-crossed borough in Mexico City…
Spanish league moves closer to holding regular-season game in US, between Villarreal and Barcelona
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league is closer to playing its first-ever regular-season game in…
Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia’s public transit agency
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A last-ditch effort to prevent half of all public transit services…
Water polo players briefly leave the pool after shots fired near Under-20 World Cup game in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police said Monday there were no injuries after shots were…
Spain replaces women’s team coach Montse Tomé with Sonia Bermúdez
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s women’s national team is making a coaching change two weeks after…
Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup start search for some 65,000 tournament volunteers
Organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With 48…
Crystal Palace loses appeal against demotion by UEFA to third-tier Conference League
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Crystal Palace lost its appeal at sport’s highest court on Monday…
Portland wins Cascadia rivalry match against Seattle 4-2 in the NWSL
Reilyn Turner’s goal put Portland in front in the first half and the Thorns went…
Salah questions UEFA’s ‘farewell’ to former Palestine soccer player Suleiman Obeid
CAIRO (AP) — Mohamed Salah is questioning UEFA’s “farewell” to former Palestinian soccer player Suleiman…
Henderson the hero as Crystal Palace beats Liverpool in penalty shootout to win the Community Shield
Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champion Liverpool to lift…