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What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028…
Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest was dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold…
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman became co-owners of the Australia SailGP team on Thursday. The…
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman become co-owners of the Australia SailGP team on Thursday. The…
White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin Ishbia
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement that will give Justin…
FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World…
Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home
TORONTO — For the 30th-ranked Canadian men, Saturday’s matchup with No. 25 Ukraine at the…
‘Significant number’ of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico
VANCOUVER — Several Vancouver Whitecaps players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after…
Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders Thursday by…
‘I can’t even believe it’s real’: Vancouver’s Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL
VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year —…
Whitecaps report illness following CONCACAF Champions Cup final
The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last…
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be…
Brazil draws 0-0 with Ecuador in World Cup qualifying in Ancelotti’s debut as coach
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw Thursday in a South…
FIFA Club World Cup: When it starts and which teams are playing in soccer’s new-look tournament
FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off in Miami on June 14, featuring some…
Albania and Serbia face off in a politically charged World Cup qualifier
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The roar of the crowd or the thrill of the game…
Cristiano Ronaldo by the numbers as he auditions for the Club World Cup
Evergreen and still setting records at 40 years of age. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to deliver…
Arsenal defender Gabriel signs new long-term contract
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal center back Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term deal Friday that…
Stuttgart signs French right back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart has signed French right back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes for…
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028…
Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador…
Gasperini takes over from Ranieri at Roma after successful run at Atalanta
ROME (AP) — Gian Piero Gasperini was named Roma’s new coach on Friday, taking over…
Spain draws Sweden in semifinals of Women’s Nations League. Germany gets France
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — World champion Spain will continue its defense of the UEFA Women’s…
Canadian Shield offers taste of tournament soccer a year ahead of FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — A little over a year ahead of the World Cup, Toronto gets a…
Canada men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch bothered by U.S. treatment of Ukraine
TORONTO — Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch, an American who won kudos north of the…