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Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup…
Vancouver Whitecaps ink reigning MLS defender of the year Blackmon to extension
VANCOUVER — Major League Soccer’s reigning defender of the year is sticking with the Vancouver…
UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni ban for alleged racism toward Vinícius Jr
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of…
Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hugo Alejandro Pérez was in his house a few miles from…
Nashville SC eliminates Atletico Ottawa from Champions Cup with 5-0 win
NASHVILLE — Nashville SC scored twice in the first half and kept Atletico Ottawa out…
Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra don’t disagree on much. Except sideline apparel.…
Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter Milan
Bodø/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by knocking out…
Brook’s first T20 century propels England into World Cup semifinals
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Harry Brook hadn’t exactly been firing at the Twenty20 World…
Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother’s home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game
MUNICH (AP) — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will…
Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
LISBON (AP) — The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday it was monitoring the situation in…
Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS
NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for…
Snoop Dogg’s next episode: Rapper attends first Swansea game after Winter Olympics trip
Fresh off his star turn at the Winter Olympics in Italy, Snoop Dogg has made…
Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres…
San Diego FC signs GM Tyler Heaps to multiyear contract extension after impressive debut season
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an…
Real Madrid’s Courtois disappointed with Mourinho’s criticism of Vinícius after racism claim
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho’s criticism of…
Darida coming out of retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup
PRAGUE (AP) — Former captain Vladimír Darida has agreed to come out of international retirement…
Canada Soccer says it’s in close contact with Bayern about Alphonso Davies injury
Soccer’s governing body in Canada says its men’s national team medical staff remain in close…
No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League match against Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — There won’t be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in…
Fiji taking ‘home’ rugby matches 16,000km away and turning UK venues into island festivals
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Fiji will be based 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles) from home for…
CONCACAF monitoring violence in Mexico as Champions Cup continues
Soccer’s governing body in North America says it’s closely monitoring ongoing violence in Mexico as…
Campaigners demand action after 4 Premier League players racially abused on ‘appalling weekend’
Anti-discrimination campaigners bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted…
West Indies score record 254 runs and thrash Zimbabwe by 107 at T20 World Cup
MUMBAI, India (AP) — West Indies posted the second highest total in Twenty20 World Cup…
UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA said on Monday it has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca…
How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket
Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket. Four of…