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Australia leaves T20 World Cup after crushing Oman
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia crushed Oman by nine wickets in a dead rubber…
Man United’s Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for ‘colonized’ claim
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities…
A World Cup FanFest that had been planned near the Statue of Liberty is canceled
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign head coach Jesper Sorensen to two-year extension
VANCOUVER — Choosing to stay in Vancouver was an easy decision for Jesper Sorensen. After…
‘A huge mistake.’ Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius…
Toronto FC picks up winger Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City
TORONTO — Toronto FC has added to its roster ahead of the Major League Soccer…
Ex-US men’s soccer star Jozy Altidore joins Russell Westbrook in OKC for Soccer ownership group
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. national team forward Jozy Altidore has joined NBA star…
Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka and joins West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Brian Bennett finished what captain Sikandar Raza started as Zimbabwe…
President of Argentine soccer associations barred from leaving country after court ruling
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A judge in Argentina has barred the president of the…
War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to…
Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up…
Sepp Piontek, coach of the exciting Denmark team of the mid-1980s, has died at 85
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sepp Piontek, the German coach who led the exciting Denmark team…
Visa locks in a 4-year Red Bull F1 extension through 2030, expanding branding and access
Visa entered Formula 1 in 2024 with Red Bull Racing its first new global sports…
Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has to tighten up the defense to halt a two-game losing…
Real Madrid sends UEFA ‘available evidence’ of alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” of the alleged racist…
Familiar face returns to Marseille where Habib Beye takes charge amid a title slide
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille is looking to reignite its season with a new coach…
Vancouver Whitecaps open CONCACAF Champions Cup run with 0-0 draw vs. C.S. Cartagines
CARTAGO — The Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their 2026 campaign with a 0-0 draw against…
Pakistan qualifies for Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. India and South Africa stay perfect
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sahibzada Farhan hit his first century in the format and…
Sam Kerr is back to captain Australia for her fifth Women’s Asian Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr will captain Australia in her fifth Women’s Asian Cup and…
Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag
Tiny Bodø/Glimt produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year’s beaten finalist Inter Milan…
Titleholder Arsenal and Real Madrid cruise into women’s Champions League quarterfinals
LONDON (AP) — Titleholder Arsenal and Real Madrid easily won their home games on Wednesday…
Opening of New York City FC’s Etihad Park pushed back a half-season to summer of 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — The opening of New York City FC’s Etihad Park has been…
Canada names 24-player roster for SheBelieves Cup
Cloe Lacasse will return to Canada’s national women’s soccer team for the SheBelieves Cup next…
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Feb. 11 – 17, 2026 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published…