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Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC trades winger Tyrese Spicer to Orlando
TORONTO — Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC traded winger/wingback Tyrese Spicer to Orlando…
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ hopes of returning to the site of their former…
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy on Friday visited…
McDavid, Crosby headline Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey camp roster for Milan
CALGARY — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Pittsburgh Penguins counterpart Sidney Crosby are among…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. Astronauts, from left, Oleg Platonov,…
Rodrigo De Paul excited for opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel…
Emma Meesseman will suit up for the Liberty against the Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Emma Meesseman knew it was time to come back to the…
Tennis star Novak Djokovic among investors to buy a stake in second-tier French soccer club Le Mans
LE MANS, France (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic is part of a group of…
AFC Toronto’s Esther Okoronkwo leads Nigeria women to Africa Cup of Nations title
TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage…
Wrexham signs former England defender Conor Coady from Leicester
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham signed defender Conor Coady from Leicester as it reshapes its…
UAE to host cricket tri-series ahead of T20 World Cup
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Arab Emirates will host a Twenty20 tri-series including Afghanistan and…
Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court ruled Friday that some decisions by international…
Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions focussed only on a historic series victory in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — When talk of a 3-nil series sweep started in the week leading…
US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived…
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American…
Dog bite to blame for former Barcelona player missing a game in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Former Barcelona forward Carles Perez missed a game with Greek club…
Former Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore now making his mark in the boardroom
TORONTO — At 35, Jozy Altidore looks like he could still be a handful on…
Paris Saint-Germain fined for fans’ misconduct and ‘UEFA mafia’ flag at Champions League final
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain was fined almost 150,000 euros ($171,000)…
Bayern aims for Jamal Musiala’s return by the end of 2025 after breaking leg at Club World Cup
MUNICH (AP) — Jamal Musiala is still using crutches after breaking his leg at the…
Anna Hall now a member of heptathlon’s exclusive 7,000-point club, world record within reach
On New Year’s Eve, Anna Hall designs a decorative vision board that outlines her upcoming…
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last…
Messi’s last-second assist lifts Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final…
NYC gunman bought his rifle from his boss in Las Vegas
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building…
New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up
Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian…