Soccer
Lyon relegated to French soccer’s second tier amid ongoing financial problems
PARIS (AP) — Seven-time French champion Lyon was relegated to the second tier on Tuesday…
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the…
Judge in Maradona negligence case resigns amid scandal
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine judge embroiled in the scandal that led to…
Vancouver Whitecaps, expansion side San Diego FC to battle for top of the West
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps were the team to watch through the first half of…
With ‘F1,’ rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywood’s fast lane
Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that’s a little difficult at…
Leipzig hires Ole Werner as coach after he refused to sign extension at Bremen
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig hired Ole Werner as coach on Tuesday, ending a long…
US-owned Leeds signs Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol for return to Premier League
LONDON (AP) — Newly promoted Premier League club Leeds added Slovenia standout Jaka Bijol to…
Palmeiras comes back to tie Inter Miami 2-2, sending both teams to Club World Cup round of 16
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Palmeiras came from behind to play Inter Miami to a…
Porto and Al Ahly are eliminated from Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Pepê’s goal in the 89th minute gave Porto a 4-4…
CONCACAF clears Canada coach Marsch of any wrongdoing but fines Canada Soccer
CONCACAF has cleared Canada coach Jesse Marsch of any wrongdoing but fined Canada Soccer for…
Atlético Madrid bounced from Club World Cup despite 1-0 win over Botafogo on Griezmann’s late goal
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Atlético Madrid was eliminated from the Club World Cup on goal…
Paris Saint-Germain beats the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach Club World Cup round of 16
SEATTLE (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European…
Canadian men look to down El Salvador and win their group at CONCACAF Gold Cup
HOUSTON — In the wake of the disappointing 1-1 draw with Curaçao, Canada has left…
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ poster boy Paul Mullin leaves club on a season-long loan deal
WIGAN, England (AP) — Paul Mullin, the poster boy of a Wrexham team soaring through…
NASCAR set for summer stretch March Madness style. Will new tournament end summer schedule malaise?
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — It’s time to bust out the brackets, pick an upset…