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Efforts to punish Israel over Gaza grow in sports and cultural arenas
GENEVA (AP) — A major cycling race in Spain was disrupted by protests against an…
Bethune goal pulls the Spirit into a 2-2 draw on the road against Angel City
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Croix Bethune scored on a header in the 71st minute to…
Vancouver FC beats Ottawa on aggregate to reach Canadian Championship final
OTTAWA — Vancouver FC has completed an unlikely run to the Telus Canadian Championship final…
NWSL commissioner says lessons have been learned from on-field medical crises
National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about…
Haaland sets new Champions League scoring benchmark but still far behind Ronaldo
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Another goal, another record for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker…
14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a lawsuit in…
Teenage goalkeeper Kalmurza becomes youngest to save a penalty in Champions League debut
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Teenage goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza saved a penalty on his debut in…
Sri Lanka roars to 6-wicket win to eliminate Afghanistan from Asia Cup
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sri Lanka roared to six-wicket victory to eliminate…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details…
Italian rapper Fedez accused of inciting racial hatred for lyrics targeting Jannik Sinner
BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Italian rapper Fedez has been accused of inciting racial hatred for…
Rugby World Cup semis: Canada faces NZ with no fear and England confident against France
LONDON (AP) — For the first time in Women’s Rugby World Cup history, Canada faces…
Canadian men continue record climb up the FIFA rankings, jumping two spots to No. 26
The Canadian men’s soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26…
Spain overtakes Messi’s Argentina to lead FIFA rankings for first time since 2014
ZURICH (AP) — Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi…
No longer a dull formality, NFL kickoffs require a new set of skills for kickers and returners
The biggest gaffe of the NFL season so far may have occurred in Pittsburgh last…
O’Connor called back from England to rejoin Wallabies for Bledisloe Cup test in New Zealand
SYDNEY (AP) — James O’Connor’s plane ticket to England earlier this week to join his…
Son Heung-min records his first MLS hat trick and Los Angeles FC beats Real Salt Lake 4-1
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Son Heung-min secured his first MLS hat trick on a sliding…
Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s jersey
PORTLAND — The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair’s No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club…
One win away from Rugby World Cup final, Canadian women take on New Zealand
Shania Twain is onboard. So are the Tragically Hip. Second-ranked Canada has added some star…
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders’ return to the RFK Stadium site
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former…
NWSL to introduce player combines to give teams scouting opportunities
The National Women’s Soccer League is introducing a pair of combines for prospective players at…
PSG cruises, Liverpool wins late yet again, Bayern and Inter also start well in Champions League
Title holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Liverpool…
Alexander Isak upstaged as he makes his Liverpool debut in the Champions League
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexander Isak was upstaged in his Liverpool debut by two of…
Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps
The Telus Canadian Championship could be the saving grace for a Vancouver FC team that…