Soccer
Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa cleared by CAS in doping rules case
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa’s two-year ban in a doping rules…
Euro 2025: Sweden beats Denmark yet again this year on Filippa Angeldahl’s goal
GENEVA (AP) — Sweden swept past Denmark yet again on Friday, winning 1-0 at the…
Vancouver Whitecaps to buy out contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to buy out the guaranteed contract of veteran…
Frankfurt signs Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt signed Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz…
France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England
ZURICH (AP) — France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at…
Euro 2025: Long VAR review of 4-plus minutes decides no penalty for Denmark against Sweden
GENEVA (AP) — A video review of more than four minutes was needed to decide…
Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF Montréal
MONTREAL — CF Montréal is bracing for a visit from Lionel Messi. Inter Miami head…
Nuno Borges, Portugal’s top player, wears black ribbon for Jota at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Nuno Borges had hoped to wear a Diogo Jota soccer jersey onto…
US midfielder Korbin Albert joins Lyon from PSG on a three-season deal
LYON, France (AP) — U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert has joined Lyon from Paris Sain-Germain on…
Sarina Wiegman hints Lauren James could start against France for England’s Euro 2025 opener
ZURICH (AP) — England’s bid to retain its Women’s European Championship title has been boosted…
UEFA fines Chelsea $36.5M and Barcelona $17.7M for financial monitoring rules breaches
GENEVA (AP) — Chelsea was fined a total of 31 million euros ($36.5 million) for…
Ex-Villa playmaker Coutinho completes move to Brazil’s Vasco da Gama
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Former Brazil international Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to…
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who helped his country win the…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape, British police say
LONDON (AP) — Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of…
Canada striker Jonathan David signs 5-year deal with Juventus
MILAN (AP-CP) — Canada forward Jonathan David signed a five-year contract with Juventus on Friday.…