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PSG drops points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco, opening door for Lens to close gap
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain dropped points in the Ligue 1 title race after losing…
Ronaldo’s injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said…
Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil’s Corinthians
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Corinthians completed the signing of former England and…
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump’s White House mark a change?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed…
Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the western state of Jalisco on…
Like Leicester and Bodø/Glimt, Swiss soccer club Thun set to be historic league champion
GENEVA (AP) — Like Leicester’s Premier League title in 2016 and Bodø/Glimt’s stunning rise in…
Real Madrid fined after fan’s Nazi salute at Champions League game against Benfica
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has been fined 15,000 euros ($17,300) by UEFA, along with…
Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
VAL DI FASSA, Italy (AP) — With neither injured Lindsey Vonn nor Mikaela Shiffrin starting…
Gymnast Yul Moldauer’s 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport
Yul Moldauer offers no excuses for the 16-month whereabouts suspension he received from the U.S.…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball…
China, North Korea advance to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after 2nd straight wins
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the…
Brazilian soccer player suspended for 12 games after sexist remarks about a female referee
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian sports court said on Thursday it suspended a defender…
Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi appointed successor
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before…
Despite poor start to MLS season, CF Montreal holding heads high
MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s annual season-opening road trip has become a recurring headache for the…
Saudi Pro League tries to maintain its schedule despite regional conflicts
ABHA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Saudi Pro League is trying to carry on with…
Premier League ready? Wrexham takes on world champion Chelsea in the FA Cup
Next up for Wrexham is world champion Chelsea. While a place in the quarterfinals of…
Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil
MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan flag was stitched on the right side of Omar López’s…
Wilkie among headliners looking to lead Canada through successful Paralympic Games
To Natalie Wilkie, the constant chase in the life of an athlete is but an…
PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers
Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping…
Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster
This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is…
India edges England in high-scoring thriller to reach T20 World Cup final
MUMBAI, India (AP) — India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England…
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for…
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco pushed back from March to the summer
CAIRO (AP) — The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was moved to the summer on…
Toronto FC bolsters defence by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic
TORONTO — One day after introducing star striker Josh Sargent, Toronto FC looked to its…