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Sri Lanka to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue its tour…
Canadian men look to leave a marker in 2025 home finale against Ecuador
TORONTO — Canada’s men’s soccer team hopes to lay down a marker in its final…
2026 World Cup: FIFA clears 2 recruits for Congo to play in African qualifying playoffs
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA approved two soccer players to change national eligibility to Congo from…
Arsenal collapses to 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League
Arsenal’s defense of its Women’s Champions League title is not going to plan after a…
Star striker Osimhen leads Nigeria on bumpy path into World Cup qualifying playoffs
Star striker Victor Osimhen risks being among the best players of his generation never to…
Euro 2028: Cardiff to host tournament opener, Wembley Stadium gets semifinals and final
LONDON (AP) — The opening game of the 2028 European Championship will be staged in…
Pro-Palestinian demonstration disrupts Euro 2028 launch event in London
LONDON (AP) — A pro-Palestinian demonstration disrupted the official launch event for the 2028 European…
Dolphins and Commanders preparing for Madrid game on rival soccer grounds
MADRID (AP) — Madrid’s soccer rivalry is on ahead of the NFL’s final international game…
Norway’s big week in World Cup qualification marred by player’s admission about illegal video
OSLO, Norway (AP) — One of the biggest weeks in Norwegian soccer for a generation…
With the NFL in Madrid, a Spanish team looks to ride a wave of interest in American football
MADRID (AP) — Forget about Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. For some sports fans in…
NFL closes its European tour at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu, which has hosted a World Cup final
MADRID (AP) — The NFL’s last international game of the season will be played Sunday…
Jude Bellingham facing fight to get back in England team as Tuchel addresses competition at No. 10
LONDON (AP) — Jude Bellingham might have to wait to get back in the England…
Matheson looking forward to Northern Super League championship game
TORONTO — Some seven months after its opening kickoff, the inaugural Northern Super League season…
Sidney Crosby among those signing on to support Canadian men ahead of 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — Sidney Crosby, who knows more than a little about winning a major tournament…
French rap artist Orelsan says a “misunderstanding” caused his feud with Mbappé
PARIS (AP) — French rap artist Orelsan said Wednesday a “misunderstanding” likely caused his feud…
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar hospitalized after cardiac complications in pre-season testing
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is in stable condition in hospital after…
Messi and Argentina’s soccer team are special guests for Angola’s independence anniversary
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Lionel Messi and the world champion Argentina soccer team…
One last chance: UAE and Iraq’s World Cup hopes ride in Asia’s 5th qualifying round
Lose and the wait for a World Cup spot could extend another four years. Win…
Atlanta lands NWSL expansion team to be owned by Arthur Blank with debut season planned for 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Blank’s Atlanta sports empire is growing again with Tuesday’s announcement that…
Despite loss to Chile, Canada advances to knockout round at FIFA U-17 World Cup
DOHA — Despite a 2-1 loss to Chile in the Group K finale Tuesday, Canada…
Real Madrid salvages 1-1 draw with Paris FC in Women’s Champions League, Kerr nets 2 in Chelsea rout
Caroline Weir scored a dramatic late goal for Real Madrid to salvage a 1-1 draw…
Calgary-born Major League Soccer referee Drew Fischer wins award second year in a row
EDMONTON — Calgary-born Drew Fischer’s story of how he became a soccer referee is a…
Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh whether to play future…
Canada fullback Alistair Johnston faces longer injury layoff after hamstring surgery
Canadian international fullback Alistair Johnston underwent hamstring surgery Tuesday after suffering a setback in his…