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England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the…
Congo fan who poses as living statue of independence leader Lumumba makes it to World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Congo’s famous living statue finally made his World Cup debut on…
Daniel Muñoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance…
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Formally dressed in a traditional Qatari bisht, Dr. Nasser Mohamed strolled…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo makes history on Day 13 of World Cup, and other highlights in photos
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments with two…
The Latest: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer go 1-2-3 in NBA draft
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft has concluded, and AJ Dybantsa headlined the…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:58…
Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with 2 goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup…
Canada eyes World Cup knockout-stage match in Vancouver, but Switzerland comes first
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada enters its final group-stage match against Switzerland on Wednesday…
Modric picks up 200th cap as Croatia tops Panama 1-0 at FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — On a night when Croatia’s Luka Modric earned his 200th cap, his teammates…
Fiery American coach Jesse Marsch has led Canada to the cusp of a World Cup breakthrough
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jesse Marsch welcomed Switzerland to Canada with his usual blunt…
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to…
Taiwanese right-hander Chien-Fan Lai signs with Yankees from $872,500 bonus
NEW YORK (AP) — Chien-Fan Lai, an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher from Taiwan, agreed to a…
Croatia stays alive for World Cup knockout round and eliminates Panama with 1-0 win
TORONTO (AP) — There wasn’t much open space in Panama’s back line as it tried…
Buoyed by huge fan base at Toronto ‘home game,’ Croatia ends Panama’s World Cup bid
TORONTO — A sea of red-and-white checkered jerseys filled Toronto Stadium on Tuesday as Croatia…
Switzerland coach is coy about whether young star Johan Manzambi will start against Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Johan Manzambi may not a super sub for Switzerland at…
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to…
Ghanaian player accused of rape gets back onto the field for World Cup draw against England
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed his team’s first World Cup…
Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after traveling to London for the birth of his son
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at…
World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags – in photos
World Cup supporters have turned stadiums and fan zones into colorful celebrations of national pride,…
Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals
Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing. Kylian Mbappé has been, well, magnifique. Two of the biggest…
Captain Alphonso Davies expected to play for Canada vs. Switzerland: coach
VANCOUVER — Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when…
World Cup what to know: Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up
The World Cup opened with two games per day over during its first two days…
Edmonton Oilers name Mike Babcock as head coach after hire cleared by NHL
EDMONTON — Mike Babcock returned to the NHL’s coaching ranks Tuesday, bringing a Stanley Cup…