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Sponsor patches on college uniforms would raise millions but some ADs are in wait-and-see mode
The leader of the largest multimedia rights holder in college athletics is confident sponsor patches…
Canada aims to end England’s dominance in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — When England players are asked what spurs them for the Women’s Rugby…
Paris court orders trial for far-right activist accused of killing former Argentina rugby star
PARIS (AP) — The Paris court of appeal on Tuesday ordered a man linked with…
Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn’t say…
Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a…
‘Dickie’ Bird, charismatic former cricket umpire, dies at age 92
Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in…
Croke Park’s rich history includes Bloody Sunday, Muhammad Ali bout and Queen’s visit
Croke Park will be the setting for Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game when the Pittsburgh…
PSG’s Dembélé wins the Ballon d’Or and Barcelona’s Bonmati achieves award hat trick
PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon d’Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its…
Ex-Juventus boss Agnelli granted plea bargain that could clear way for soccer return
ROME (AP) — A plea bargain deal for former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli with a…
Abby Dow’s crochet gifts win hearts at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Here’s the irony: Abby Dow is not a hugger. “I’m not,” says…
Kara Lawson is named head coach of the US women’s basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics
Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women’s basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a…
Canadian ski jumper Loutitt to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 Winter Games
CALGARY — Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after sustaining…
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women’s World…
PSG teenager Mbaye takes a high school exam before joining teammates for a league game in Marseille
PARIS (AP) — Teenage forward Ibrahim Mbaye had to stay behind for a while when…
De Kock comes out of ODI retirement for South Africa tour of Pakistan
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from one-day international…
Bouanga scores 3 goals — his 2nd hat trick in 3 games — for LAFC in 4-1 win over RSL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his second hat trick in the…
Second-half goal pulls Bay FC into a 1-1 draw with visiting Gotham FC
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Racheal Kundananji scored in the second half to pull Bay…
Fancy footwork: Young’s spectacular catches in center lead Nationals past Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made one of the best…
Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins
BERLIN (AP) — Scottish forward Oliver Burke scored a Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin…
Arsenal snatches 1-1 draw with defensive Man City with Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal
A goal by Erling Haaland was perhaps to be expected. What Manchester City did next…
Fati stars in Monaco’s win after PSG game at Marseille moved to Monday over weather risk
PARIS (AP) — Former teenage prodigy Ansu Fati scored less than one minute into his…
Police say 300 Schalke fans fought with Dortmund and Cologne rivals in a wooded area
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Hundreds of fans of German soccer club Schalke fought with rivals…
Homegrown Pellegrini scores derby winner after being stripped of Roma’s captaincy
ROME (AP) — Stripped of the captaincy. His contract nearing expiration without a renewal proposal.…
McSorley has 2 goals, 1 assist in first MLS start, St. Louis beats Earthquakes 3-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brendan McSorley had two goals and an assist — the…