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Frankfurt signs Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a…
‘What a city’: Son Heung-min lands at Los Angeles FC with plans for trophies, love for Korean fans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min made his first visit to Los Angeles seven years…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials…
Luis Suárez leads Inter Miami to 3-1 win over Pumas in Leagues Cup
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez scored and had two assists, and Inter Miami…
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire…
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
‘Fully into it:’ Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller wants Vancouver Whitecaps supporters to know he’s “fully into” his transfer…
Chelsea striker Marc Guiu joins promoted Sunderland on loan
SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Newly promoted Sunderland signed 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu on a season-long…
Jen Pawol will be MLB’s first female umpire. Here are other women who broke officiating barriers
This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a…
US winger Tim Weah returns to French soccer with move from Juventus to Marseille
United States winger Tim Weah completed his move to Marseille on Wednesday after an inconsistent…
A UK police force to use ‘DNA tagging spray’ to curb disorderly soccer fans
CREWE, England (AP) — A police force in northwest England will use a “DNA tagging…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller
Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller in joining the Vancouver Whitecaps in arguably the biggest…
CF Montréal signs defender Efraín Morales to three-year extension
MONTREAL — CF Montréal has signed defender Efraín Morales to a three-year contract extension, the…
The Weeknd and Shakira will headline Global Citizen Festival supporting energy access and the Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd and Shakira — two of the world’s biggest touring…
Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Robert A. Daugherty, whose four-decade career with The Associated Press captured…
MLS game between Galaxy and Dynamo postponed until September because of severe weather
HOUSTON (AP) — The game between the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo that had…
Luck needed to buy Canada’s World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay
Canada Soccer’s revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment…
The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central…
Former Canada coach Bev Priestman returns to coaching with Wellington Phoenix FC
WELLINGTON — Bev Priestman, who lost her job as Canada coach in the wake of…
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died in a climbing accident in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain in…
Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
Wallabies win 22-12 to deny Lions a tour clean sweep in wild third test
SYDNEY (AP) — The Wallabies prevented a British and Irish Lions clean sweep of its…
Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028…