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UEFA president Ceferin calls for maintaining open competition amid new Super League reports
ROME (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called for maintaining open competition in European soccer…
European soccer clubs group unveils new name at peak of its powers dealing with UEFA, FIFA
ROME (AP) — After 17 years as the European Club Association, the network of hundreds…
Malaysia soccer federation disputes cheating claims and will appeal FIFA sanctions
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said Tuesday that it would appeal FIFA sanctions after…
US women to play in Puerto Rico for FIBA World Cup qualifier
The U.S. will play in Puerto Rico in March for the FIBA Women’s World Cup…
Toronto FC visits LAFC, looking to finally add a win to its string of eight draws
Los Angeles FC’s success in qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup came with a…
‘See you at the World Cup’: Bombito staying upbeat, say Canada coach, teammates
MONTREAL — Jesse Marsch quickly picked up the phone to lift Moïse Bombito’s spirits after…
US Ryder Cup a mess that not even another task force could fix
The best news out of the American camp since losing the Ryder Cup again to…
Heather Knight anchors England to close-fought victory over Bangladesh at Women’s Cricket World Cup
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Heather Knight scored 79 not out off 111 balls as England…
Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped
ROME (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to…
Jordi Alba announces retirement from professional soccer at end of Inter Miami’s 2025 playoff run
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jordi Alba has announced that he will retire from professional…
Columbus midfielder Darlington Nagbe to retire at age 35 after 15 MLS seasons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe plans to retire at the end…
Rahm returns to home event in Spain after ‘toughest week’ of career at the Ryder Cup in New York
MADRID (AP) — Jon Rahm is back in action at his home tournament in Spain…
NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing pushes back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference…
Trevor Lawrence’s heroic touchdown caps NFL’s record-tying week of double-digit comebacks
Not even three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes was immune to the colossal comebacks that…
UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Repole isn’t daunted or discouraged by the long odds facing…
“Simplified version” of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournament
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to…
Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding
Laura Youngson didn’t expect to focus so much on soccer cleats when she organized a…
Kane cools interest in Premier League return and is ‘fully all in’ on Bayern
LONDON (AP) — England captain Harry Kane says his interest in returning to the Premier…
Matt Renshaw in, Marnus Labuschagne out of Australia’s ODI cricket squad for India series
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Matt Renshaw has been called into Australia’s one-day international cricket squad…
Cooper’s second half goal gives the Current a 1-0 win over Angel City
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michelle Cooper scored in the 59th minute and the Kansas City…
Tazmin Brits century helps South Africa beat New Zealand at Women’s Cricket World Cup
INDORE, India (AP) — Tazmin Brits scored a century as South Africa beat New Zealand…
UEFA allows Barcelona in US and Milan in Australia but calls those overseas league games regrettable
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA will reluctantly not oppose the tradition-busting plans for Barcelona to play…
Outside the NHL, shootouts have provided memorable hockey moments at the Olympics
When the NHL instituted the shootout in 2005 to decide games instead of ties, it…
Cricket goes indoors at B.C. Place Stadium with Canada Super 60 tournament
Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium has hosted everything from Taylor Swift and monster trucks to the…