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Vonn’s pre-Olympics crash was in a race that officials and coaches agreed was safe
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed out of a World Cup downhill on Friday…
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve…
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López to extend contract through 2031
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and breakout midfielder Fermín López have agreed to extend his…
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter…
Canada’s Thompson takes bronze in ski cross World Cup tune-up ahead of Olympics
CANAZEI — Canada’s Marielle Thompson won bronze in the women’s ski cross Friday at a…
Bobb leaves Man City to join Fulham in search of game time ahead of World Cup with Norway
LONDON (AP) — Norway winger Oscar Bobb left Manchester City to join Fulham in a…
Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams…
Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after 8 trophy-filled years
MUNICH (AP) — Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires…
American defender Alex Freeman transfers to Spain’s Villarreal from Orlando City of the MLS
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year’s U.S. World…
Sophia Wilson says she’ll be ready for the NWSL season after the birth of her daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophia Wilson plans to be back for the Portland Thorns’ National…
Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to Major League Soccer’s New York Red…
Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback…
Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed criticism of World Cup ticket…
Peru hires former Brazil coach Mano Menezes to guide men’s national team
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former Brazil coach Mano Menezes has been appointed as the new…
Young players shine as USWNT opens 2026, but vets due back as World Cup qualification looms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a year when much of the focus will be on…
San Jose Earthquakes acquire Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig in major move for MLS club
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German…
De Kock hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Quinton de Kock celebrated his 100th Twenty20 international with a…
US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33
PARIS (AP) — United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a…
England’s 6 clubs still in the Champions League are sailing toward $600M prize money haul
GENEVA (AP) — Top English soccer clubs are profiting even more this season from prize…
Goalscoring goalkeepers have created iconic moments from the ‘great escape’ to Benfica drama
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the…
Whitecaps loan defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are lending defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.…
Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to…