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FIFA announces 2026 World Cup winner will take home a record US$50 million
The 2026 World Cup champion will take home a record $50 million (all figures in…
Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns for the 2026…
Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she’s not retiring
Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth.…
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson is Mikaela Shiffrin’s top challenger during the Olympic season
In the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, she competes on the Alpine skiing World Cup circuit in…
A look at what picks the three Canadian teams have in Thursday’s 2026 MLS SuperDraft
A look at where the Canadian teams stand in Thursday’s 2026 Major League Soccer SuperDraft:…
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP-CP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most…
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most…
Chelsea reaches English League Cup semifinals as subs make difference in win over 3rd-tier Cardiff
Chelsea’s substitutes made the difference Tuesday as wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scored second-half…
Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to…
Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years
LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his…
Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí named best players at FIFA awards
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were named the best players of…
Mikaela Shiffrin’s slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season.…
Canada’s Howden earns first World Cup podium of season with ski cross gold
AROSA — Canada’s Reece Howden set a World Cup record Tuesday with his 19th ski…
Mikaela Shiffrin wins 4th straight slalom of the Olympic season as rivals falter in night race
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season.…
Paris Saint-Germain takes on Brazil’s Flamengo in Qatar for 1st Intercontinental Cup title
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — After finally ending its wait for a Champions League title, Paris…
FIFA slashes price for some World Cup tickets to $60 for teams’ most loyal fans after global backlash
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA slashes price for some World Cup tickets to $60 for teams’…
Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year for second time
Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Para Player of the Year. The 25-year-old…
Chelsea injuries up 44% after Club World Cup but report says event has had ‘minimal’ impact
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in…
Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup with friendlies against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has arranged friendlies against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland in the…
Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages
A Paris labor court ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros…
Man United captain Fernandes sad that some at club wanted him to take Saudi offer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he was left hurt and…
FIFA awards for best goals won by Ovalle’s scorpion kick and Montiel’s overhead shot
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A scorpion kick by Lizbeth Ovalle, the most expensive player ever…
Rodgers takes charge of Saudi team Al-Qadsiah after departure from Celtic
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Brendan Rodgers has returned to soccer as the coach of…
West Ham says veteran Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky undergoes ankle surgery
LONDON — Canadian international defender Shelina Zadorsky has undergone ankle surgery, according to West Ham.…