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Michigan State athletic director J Batt says he’s leading a top-10 department in college sports
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J Batt said Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department…
Oklahoma City mayor appreciates Canadian fans supporting Thunder in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt wants Canadian basketball fans to know that they’ve been represented…
More changes at Man United as Dave Brailsford scales back role with the troubled club
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s soccer operations are undergoing yet more change with one…
Rogers gets all necessary league approvals to buy Bell’s MLSE stake
TORONTO — Rogers Communications has received all necessary league approvals to buy out rival Bell’s…
Simone Inzaghi signs to coach Saudi club Al-Hilal after leaving Inter Milan
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Simone Inzaghi took over as head coach of Al-Hilal on…
Martin hired as Rangers manager and handed a big task: Regain the Scottish title from Celtic
Six months after being fired by Southampton, Russell Martin crossed the border to take over…
Moise Kean adds to Italy’s woes as he withdraws from World Cup qualifiers with injury
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy was hit by a new injury blow when forward Moise…
Man United wants striker Mbeumo as Amorim looks to add to Cunha transfer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo,…
Liverpool rejects Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz, AP source says
Liverpool has rejected an approach from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, a person with knowledge…
China eliminated from World Cup contention. Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for the first time
China slumped out of World Cup contention before Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for the first…
‘It doesn’t feel like a crisis’: Wiegman says England squad is ‘happy’ ahead of Women’s Euros
England coach Sarina Wiegman laughed off suggestions of a “crisis” in the camp ahead of…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds experience to his 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup roster
Veterans Alistair Johnston and Jonathan Osorio will rejoin Canada later this month for the 2025…
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028…
Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest was dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold…
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman became co-owners of the Australia SailGP team on Thursday. The…
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman become co-owners of the Australia SailGP team on Thursday. The…
White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin Ishbia
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement that will give Justin…
FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World…
Ukraine soccer team on the road again, looking to bring hope to war-torn home
TORONTO — For the 30th-ranked Canadian men, Saturday’s matchup with No. 25 Ukraine at the…
‘Significant number’ of Vancouver Whitecaps players, staff ill after game in Mexico
VANCOUVER — Several Vancouver Whitecaps players and staff are dealing with a gastrointestinal illness after…
Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders Thursday by…
‘I can’t even believe it’s real’: Vancouver’s Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL
VANCOUVER — There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year —…
Whitecaps report illness following CONCACAF Champions Cup final
The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last…
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be…