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Messi gets two assists, Argentina beats Puerto Rico 6-0 in relocated soccer friendly
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had two assists and helped start a play…
Qatar and Saudi Arabia secure World Cup spots in 4th round of Asian qualifying
Qatar and Saudi Arabia secured places at next year’s World Cup on Tuesday after topping…
Kane says he’s in the form of his life as England fans answer back to Tuchel
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Harry Kane believes he is in the form of his life…
England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia. Ronaldo and Portugal miss chance to clinch a spot
England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on…
South Africa reaches first World Cup since hosting in 2010. Ivory Coast and Senegal also advance
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is back at the World Cup for the first time…
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sets goalscoring record in World Cup qualifiers
LISBON (AP) — Another goal, another record for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old Ronaldo became the…
Mallorca owner Andy Kohlberg says FIFA’s World Cup ticket prices risk damage to the sport’s image
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of Spanish soccer club Mallorca says FIFA risks damage…
England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — England qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 5-0 win over Latvia.
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be ‘honor of a lifetime’
Erik Spoelstra was 13 the last time the Olympics were held in Los Angeles, and…
Coach Tomasson fired while star-studded Sweden in crisis in World Cup qualifying
Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired on Tuesday after overseeing a woeful World Cup…
It’s called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right
The play, in real time to the naked eye, might have looked very close to…
Rain washes out Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the…
Espanyol’s new American owner wants Spanish club to build a winning mentality
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In Barcelona, Espanyol is perpetually in the shadow of the Spanish…
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan to retire after 2025 MLS season
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan will retire after the 2025 MLS season,…
Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback
TOKYO (AP) — Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two…
Lewandowski sidelined by hamstring injury and could miss clasico against Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski is returning from the international break with…
NFL’s international playbook calls for vigilance on field quality, from Sao Paulo to Bernabeu
LONDON (AP) — Nick Pappas rattles off the types of field surfaces at international stadiums…
Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the…
From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the…
Honduras defeats Haiti 3-0, moves closer to a World Cup berth
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — With three first-half goals in a 23-minute span, Honduras beat Haiti…
France held by Iceland and loses perfect record in qualifying for World Cup
France missed a chance to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup on Monday…
A rat briefly delays World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Play was briefly delayed in a World Cup qualifier between Wales…
Canada coach Casey Stoney looks for Canadian women to rebound from U.S. loss
After being seeing her team outclassed by the U.S. in a 3-0 loss last time…
Christian Pulisic might be available and Antonee Robinson ruled out for US-Australia friendly
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Christian Pulisic may be available for the United States’ friendly…