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Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after traveling to London for the birth of his son
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at…
World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags – in photos
World Cup supporters have turned stadiums and fan zones into colorful celebrations of national pride,…
Messi and Mbappé romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals
Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing. Kylian Mbappé has been, well, magnifique. Two of the biggest…
Captain Alphonso Davies expected to play for Canada vs. Switzerland: coach
VANCOUVER — Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when…
World Cup what to know: Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up
The World Cup opened with two games per day over during its first two days…
Edmonton Oilers name Mike Babcock as head coach after hire cleared by NHL
EDMONTON — Mike Babcock returned to the NHL’s coaching ranks Tuesday, bringing a Stanley Cup…
World Cup tourists find Toronto is more than a match day attraction
TORONTO — Halfway through Toronto’s World Cup hosting journey, visitors from around the world say…
Canadian hoops great Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ahead of Canada’s group-stage finale at the World Cup, the…
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston…
Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the…
Scotland and its Tartan Army eye historic World Cup breakthrough against five-time champion Brazil
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans…
Australia beats Pakistan by 113 runs to stay unbeaten at the Women’s T20 World Cup
LEEDS, England (AP) — Australia swatted aside Pakistan by 113 runs and remained unbeaten in…
So far, so, so good: Organizers, police and others hail Vancouver’s World Cup
VANCOUVER — The production director for Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival says he heard the “complaining…
Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young…
France coach Didier Deschamps to return home from World Cup to attend his mother’s funeral
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following…
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth
ATLANTA (AP) — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he…
One Extraordinary Photo: What it takes for inclement weather to become the news of the match
PHILDELPHIA (AP) — Derik Hamilton is a freelance photographer for The Associated Press. He has…
In today’s NBA, when a Giannis-sized opportunity knocks, teams have to take the leap
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is 31 years old. He has a history of injury…
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash…
Rugby Canada announces men’s player pool for Edmonton, Winnipeg matches
LANGFORD — Rugby Canada has announced a 32-player pool for upcoming men’s matches, including three…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score a goal in six different World Cup tournaments
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score a goal in six…
Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan’s Amman kills 1
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in Jordan’s…
Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor
TORONTO — Normally a thundering wave of boos at a sporting event would be directed…
Lionel Messi breaks all-time scoring record and other World Cup highlights, in photos
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina beat Austria 2-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where…