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DC United, New England withstand each other in furious ending for 1-1 draw
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC United’s Gabriel Pirani leveled it in extra time and New England…
Vancouver Whitecaps keep unbeaten streak with 0-0 draw against Minnesota United
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to prove doubters wrong as the Major League Soccer…
Whitecaps extend unbeaten run to 10 in scoreless draw with Minnesota United
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver’s Yohei Takaoka saved the only shot he faced in…
Portland rides Kelsy goal to end two-game skid and Timbers beat Colorado 2-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Kelsy scored at 76 minutes and Portland took advantage of…
Quakes extend LA Galaxy’s MLS record season-opening winless streak to 16 games with 1-0 victory
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Substitute Ousseni Bouda scored in the 74th minute, and the San…
Bayern Munich signs defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga rival Leverkusen
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich strengthened its defense ahead of the Club World Cup by…
Man United winger Amad explains obscene gesture as team’s woes continue on another continent
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Manchester United winger Amad says he doesn’t regret making what…
Heysel remembered: A look at the 1985 stadium disaster and how soccer recovered
On May 29, 1985, 39 people went to the biggest club game in soccer and…
MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut
Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will…
Bologna extends coach Italiano’s contract to 2027 after cup title
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano’s contract was extended by a year through…
Head coach Jesper Sorensen guiding Vancouver Whitecaps to new highs
VANCOUVER — Jesper Sorensen believes in giving his players room to make mistakes. “If you’re…
Driver charged with causing grievous bodily harm after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured nearly 80 people when his car rammed into…
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the…
Curt Johnson named general manager of Denver’s NWSL team
DENVER (AP) — Former North Carolina Courage executive Curt Johnson was named Thursday as the…
Werder Bremen presents new coach 2 days after firing predecessor for not extending his contract
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen has moved quickly to replace the coach it fired…
Canada dispatches Panama 7-1 in opening game of CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
ALAJUELA — Anabelle Chukwu scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20…
AC Milan fires Conceicao with deal for Allegri reportedly near
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fired Sergio Conceicao as expected on Thursday following a disappointing…
Marta returns to Brazil’s national team for friendly matches against Japan
Marta is back. The six-time world player of the year has returned to Brazil’s national…
Canada coach Casey Stoney to miss Winnipeg game due to family-related personal matter
Canada coach Casey Stoney will miss Saturday’s women’s soccer friendly against Haiti in Winnipeg due…
Sha’Carri Richardson joins new women’s track and field league as owner-advisor
Olympic gold medalalist Sha’Carri Richardson has joined the new, team-based women’s track and field league…
French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren’t just for snoring
PARIS (AP) — If more tennis players find themselves breathing easier, it might just be…
Quebec language office pressed transit agency for months before Habs playoff run
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog contacted the Montreal transit agency at least six times in…
Massimiliano Allegri returns as coach at crisis-hit AC Milan
MILAN (AP) — Massimiliano Allegri was named AC Milan’s new coach on Friday, charged with…
Prosecutor says suspect in Liverpool soccer parade ramming used vehicle as a weapon
LONDON (AP) — The ramming suspect in Liverpool deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon…