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Iran’s World Cup place in U.S. put in doubt by Middle East conflict. FIFA has Iraq next in line
GENEVA (AP) — Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was…
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team…
A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Zahra Ghanbari and her Iran team stood while their national…
Freshly-crowned double Olympic champion Federica Brignone ends ski season to rehab leg
MILAN (AP) — Federica Brignone’s body “is paying the price” after she hurried back from…
A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Zahra Ghanbari and her Iran team stood while their national…
Zsombor-Murray leads a day of positives for Canadian divers at World Cup
MONTREAL — Canadian divers didn’t win any medals at the World Cup in Montreal on…
Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia rally Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice in a four-goal second half, defender Telasco…
Samson powers India to semifinals at T20 World Cup with 5-wicket win over West Indies
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Defending champion and co-host India secured the last semifinal spot at…
Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards…
N.S. Sherlockian’s invite to exclusive literary society is anything but elementary
HALIFAX — A Cape Breton University scholar is one of the latest inductees of an…
Referee activates anti-racism protocol in Spanish league game between Espanyol and Elche
MADRID (AP) — Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a Spanish league match…
Canada beats Colombia 4-1 in SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and…
Christian Ramírez scores in the 82nd minute, Austin beats DC United 1-0
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Ramírez scored in the 82nd minute on Sunday to help…
Aliyah Boston out for the rest of Unrivaled postseason with injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Top-seed Phantom BC will be missing star Aliyah Boston for the…
Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Qatar soccer federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further…
Fog forces cancelation of men’s World Cup super-G in Germany. Race will be rescheduled in France
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Persistent fog Sunday forced the cancelation of the first men’s World…
Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings
SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Sofia Goggia won her second super-G of the season Sunday and…
Sam Kerr’s header helps Australia edge Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup opener
PERTH, Australia (AP) — The scene was set for a hometown star and Sam Kerr…
Asian Football Confederation postpones West Region Champions League games after attacks on Iran
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has postponed continental club championship playoffs…
Muller’s brace powers Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto FC
VANCOUVER — Scoring is nothing new for Brian White. And yet, when the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Fung, Miller claim bronze in 10-metre World Cup diving in Montreal
MONTREAL — Katelyn Fung and Kate Miller claimed their first international podium finish as a…
Mark Delgado, Son Heung-min, Hugo Lloris lead LAFC to 2-0 victory over Dynamo
HOUSTON (AP) — Mark Delgado had a goal and an assist, Son Heung-min had two…
Judd, Bouda score goals, Werner makes MLS debut for Earthquakes in 2-0 win over Atlanta
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Timo Werner assisted on a goal in his MLS debut…
A title chase in Australia, and the off-field dispute South Korea wants left behind
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shin Sang-woo’s South Korea squad needs to overcome off-field obstacles…