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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…
Farrell backs scrumhalf Gibson-Park as a perfect fit before his 50th Ireland test
Antoine Dupont deserves to be hailed far and wide in Andy Farrell’s opinion. As for…
Another difficult night for Iran in 4-0 loss to Australia at Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — After the anthems were sung and the pre-game formalities it…
Same old problems for Marseille despite a new coach as another trophyless season looms
PARIS (AP) — New coach. Same old story for Marseille. Wednesday night’s French Cup defeat…
Malaysia loses appeal against FIFA in case of fake documents to recruit foreign players
GENEVA (AP) — The Malaysian Football Association lost its appeal on Thursday against a FIFA…
From silence to song: Iran team’s anthem shift in Australia at soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s soccer team sang and saluted as its…
Tunisia cleared by FIFA to pick Rani Khedira, brother of former Germany star Sami, for World Cup
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has been cleared by FIFA to select Rani Khedira, a…
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain…
Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — She was a two-time state champion in high school coming out…
Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States…
Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran…
Ally Sentnor’s goal lifts the U.S. past Canada at SheBelieves Cup in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Another loss to the powerful U.S. women, but Canada put on a better…
Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security protocols
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security…
Caicedo scored and Colombia downs Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Linda Caicedo scored the lone goal in the second half and…
U.S. international Josh Sargent happy to be in Toronto after prolonged transfer saga
TORONTO — After a six-month transfer saga that came with an ever-rising dollar amount, U.S.…
Goalkeeper hospitalized after firecracker explodes near him in German soccer game
ESSEN, Germany (AP) — A goalkeeper was taken to the hospital and a German soccer…
Calgary, Edmonton join forces for 2028 World Cup of Hockey bid
CALGARY — Calgary and Edmonton are joining forces in an attempt to bring the World…
US biathlon head coach steps down after team falls short in bid to win its first Olympic medal
U.S. Biathlon head coach Armin Auchentaller will leave the team at the end of this…
Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium…
Robert Vilahamn named coach of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Robert Vilahamn was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the…
From theaters to TVs: Apple bets its F1 movie buzz can drive viewers to the races on Apple TV
Apple succeeded when it brought Formula 1 to the big screen last year. It hopes…