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Scott McTominay scores bicycle kick goal for Scotland in key World Cup qualifying match
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scott McTominay scored a superb bicycle kick goal three minutes into…
Samoa scrapes into 2027 Rugby World Cup after tense draw with Belgium
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Samoa became the 24th and last team to qualify…
Czech Republic punishes national team for ignoring fans after World Cup qualifier
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic soccer association stripped Tomáš Souček of his captaincy Tuesday…
Iraq scores late winner against UAE to keep its World Cup hopes alive
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — Iraq kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive by beating the…
Pakistan beats spirited Zimbabwe in opening game of T20 tri-series
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse to edge out spirited Zimbabwe by…
The Colts’ Isabel Diaz rose quickly to become 1 of 11 women with full-time coaching jobs in the NFL
A craving for doughnuts helped introduce Isabel Diaz to football as a kid in kindergarten.…
Mbappé’s and PSG’s $800M dispute: What you need to know
Neither Kylian Mbappé nor his former club Paris Saint-Germain are ready to back down as…
English-born defender Alfie Jones looking forward to debut with Canada
Add patience to Alfie Jones’ list of attributes. The English-born centre back, who plays his…
US-owned English club Norwich hires former Brugge, Monaco coach Philippe Clement
NORWICH, England (AP) — American-owned English soccer club Norwich hired former Club Brugge, Monaco and…
Du Toit on Springboks-dominated shortlist for best men’s rugby player in 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Springboks flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit could join All Blacks greats Dan Carter…
Erik Spoelstra’s sons are Jalen Brunson fans. So much for that Heat-Knicks rivalry
MIAMI (AP) — New York guard Jalen Brunson has at least two young fans in…
Pochettino faces off against mentor Bielsa when US meets Uruguay in friendly
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino gets to match up Tuesday night against Marcelo Bielsa,…
Germany and Netherlands reach the World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing…
On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Phillips stood near the ACC Network’s pregame set outside Acrisure Stadium,…
Jones set for Canada debut against Venezuela as Davies returns to Bayern training
FORT LAUDERDALE — There was good news Monday for Canada coach Jesse Marsch, at camp…
President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a new initiative for foreigners traveling to…
Germany qualifies for 2026 World Cup
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Germany qualifies for 2026 World Cup.
Starting next year, Canada men to take part in World Rugby Nations Cup competition
TORONTO — Canada has learned its 2026 rugby road map with confirmation of the new…
Paige Greco, Paralympic gold medalist, dies at 28
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco, a Paralympic gold medalist, has died. She…
Nigeria coach claims ‘voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout,…
Unwell Asalanka and Fernando ruled out of tri-series in Pakistan, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka white-ball captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando…
Barcelona to return to Camp Nou with partial capacity for Spanish league game against Athletic
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will be back at the Camp Nou for its Spanish…
A new global rugby competition has been formally launched. Organizers say it can ‘redefine’ the game
Men’s international rugby was given a refresh Monday with the launch of a new, biennial…
Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days…