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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…
Guide to the 2025-26 NHL season and Milan Olympics: How to watch and more
The NHL season begins Tuesday night with a tripleheader that includes the Florida Panthers raising…
Newcastle forward Woltemade misses start of Germany camp because of illness
BERLIN (AP) — Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade did not join the Germany squad as planned…
Corinne Diacre hired as Marseille women’s coach two years after being fired by France
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Corinne Diacre was hired as coach of the Marseille women’s team…
African soccer leader says Morocco street protests do not affect Cup of Nations plans
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Street protests against Morocco’s government, provoked in part by spending on…
Memphis Depay late to join Dutch national team because of stolen passport
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Memphis Depay, the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands, will be late…
France calls up Florian Thauvin to replace injured Bradley Barcola for World Cup qualifiers
PARIS (AP) — France called up veteran winger Florian Thauvin on Monday to replace the…
Kylian Mbappé’s status for World Cup qualifiers is unclear as coach awaits medical update
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting a further update from his medical…
Fabio Cannavaro to coach Uzbekistan at its first World Cup appearance
Uzbekistan has hired former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro as national team coach ahead of its…
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS
Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed…
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito sidelined again, this time with a broken leg
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito has been sidelined by injury, again. OGC Nice has confirmed…
Rodri out of Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers after injury sustained in Man City match
MADRID (AP) — Midfielder Rodri has been dropped from Spain’s squad for upcoming World Cup…
Host Italy to have unprecedented 4 flag bearers at Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremonies
ROME (AP) — Host nation Italy is going to really spread around the honors at…
O’Reilly gets first England call-up as injury replacement for James
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly received his first call-up by England’s senior squad…
Jorge Polanco’s 2 home runs help Mariners take Game 2 of ALDS, even series against Tigers
SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly after Jorge Polanco’s second home run of the game off reigning…
How Trump and Infantino’s friendship is shaping the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.…
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.…
Denis Bouanga’s 86th-minute goal sends streaking LAFC past Atlanta 1-0 for 5th consecutive win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in his sixth consecutive match Sunday night, connecting…
Berhalter notches brace, Vancouver Whitecaps thump San Jose Earthquakes 4-1
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Berhalter has been working on shooting from distance. That practice paid off…
Berhalter has 2 goals, assist; Whitecaps beat Earthquakes 4-1, remain tied atop Western Conference
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter had two goals and an assist, Rayan Elloumi…
Russell Martin fired as head coach of struggling Scottish soccer giant Rangers
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Russell Martin was fired as head coach of Rangers after a…
Kouassi scores winning goal in Spirit’s 2-1 win over Wave
Rosemonde Kouassi scored the winning goal in the dying moments and the Washington Spirit defeated…