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Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of…
Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears
Congo’s soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned…
Former CAF general secretary Mosengo-Omba is elected president of Congolese soccer federation
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Véron Mosengo-Omba, the former general secretary of the Confederation of African…
Narváez storms to Ecuadorian record Giro stage win as Eulálio retains lead
CHIAVARI, Italy (AP) — Jhonatan Narváez became the most successful Ecuadorian stage winner at the…
UEFA plans to revamp qualifying group formats for the 2030 World Cup and Euro 2032
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has proposed a revamp of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup…
Joe Ingles back in Australia’s National Basketball League after a 12-year, 800-game NBA career
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Joe Ingles is returning to play in Australia’s National Basketball League…
Hurricanes get another shot at Eastern Conference Final roadblock, this time against Canadiens
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Years of consistent regular-season success and postseason wins have again brought…
Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season
Victor Wembanyama is going home to France next season. The San Antonio Spurs — and…
Rugby Canada fundraising again as men’s World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games loom
When Emerson Prior works a nursing shift at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee hospital, patients comment on…
Jaques, Keller and Winn shortlisted for PWHL’s defender of the year award
TORONTO — Sophie Jaques of the Vancouver Goldeneyes is one of three players on the…
World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA
A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current…
Hearts express concerns about ‘premature ending’ to title decider against Celtic
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Hearts expressed concerns Wednesday that a “troubling precedent” was set when…
French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share
PARIS (AP) — Players at the French Open are planning to reduce media appearances ahead…
Game 1s in the NBA’s conference finals were beyond belief
If the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this…
Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as ‘Tarps Off’ trend sweeps baseball world
Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. At ballparks across…
Women’s flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut
Women’s flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status. If all goes according…
Roger Goodell says the NFL is cooperating with the Florida AG after receiving subpoena
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida…
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political…
Former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich gets an opportunity in NFL’s revamped accelerator program
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Ulbrich hopes his brief tenure as interim head coach of…
The goal for road teams in the NBA playoffs is to enjoy the quiet. In some arenas, it’s hard to find
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — If there was an injury report for such things, the San…
Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer
OSBORN, Mo. (AP) — When fans of defending World Cup champion Argentina and Algeria arrive…
FRENCH OPEN ’26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve
Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a…
Jalen Brunson leads Knicks back from 22 down in the 4th for 115-104 win over Cavs in OT in Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA’s greatest postseason comebacks, a…
Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 78 runs to complete a 2-0 test series sweep
SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Taijul Islam finished with six wickets as Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for…