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Mbappé scores but limps off late in France’s World Cup qualifying win. Germany gets boost
Kylian Mbappé showed little sign of a recent ankle injury as he scored with a…
Olympic cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell auditions for Canadian bobsled team
CALGARY — Potential is a magic word for Kelsey Mitchell. The Olympic gold medallist in…
Jordi Alba’s unexpected decision: He sheds light on why he’s retiring after this MLS season
Jordi Alba thought he wanted to play another couple of years, which likely would have…
Ivory Coast and Senegal edge closer to 2026 World Cup after resounding qualifying victories
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ivory Coast and Senegal moved closer to qualifying for next year’s World…
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says Cowboys’ 32nd-ranked defense better ‘buckle up’ on Sunday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had a message for his…
Morocco’s king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI on Friday urged elected officials to stop wasting…
Sophie Devine scores 63 as New Zealand beats Bangladesh for first win at Women’s Cricket World Cup
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Sophie Devine notched her third half century of the tournament as…
Canadian Soccer Business looks to reset its identity while expanding the game
One hundred days into the job, Canadian Soccer Business boss James Johnson has released his…
FIFA investigates Equatorial Guinea for not traveling to World Cup qualifying game in chaotic group
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Equatorial Guinea on Friday after the…
Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia’s block on Israeli team at worlds in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Gymnastics’ governing body gave a muted reaction Friday to Indonesia’s announcement…
Scottish soccer club Rangers condemns fire damage to statue of storied former coach Walter Smith
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish soccer club Rangers on Friday condemned a fire attack on…
Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s U20 World Cup in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s Under-20 World Cup in…
A look at James Johnson, head of Canadian Soccer Business and Canadian Premier League
A look at James Johnson, group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business: Job Description: Johnson heads…
Estevao and Rodrygo score 2 goals each as Brazil overpowers South Korea 5-0
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two goals each from Estevao and Rodrygo powered Brazil to…
Spain’s La Liga plans to make its international match an annual event
NEW YORK (AP) — La Liga plans to make an international soccer match an annual…
Manchester is saying its last goodbye to boxing icon Ricky Hatton
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester is saying its last goodbye to boxing icon Ricky Hatton.…
Indonesia to block Israeli team from competing at gymnastics world championships in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia will block Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming gymnastics…
Haiti moves closer to the World Cup after its first win in the final round of qualifying
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Haiti got its first win in the final round of regional…
Sam Kerr back in Australia’s squad for first time since 2023
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr is back in Australia’s squad for the first time…
De Klerk’s 84 not out stuns India as South Africa wins by 3 wickets at Women’s Cricket World Cup
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) — Nadine de Klerk hit 84 not out off 54 balls as…
Photos of Japan’s fans at the men’s U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile
With drums, banners, flags and signs, the Japanese fans stole the show at the men’s…
Japanese fans leave a lasting impression at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile will feel a little quieter now that Japan is out…
Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Alejandro Zendejas could miss US friendly against Ecuador
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas all could miss the…
Former CF Montreal midfielder Choinière returns to Stade Saputo in Canada colours
MONTREAL — It’s been 14 months since Mathieu Choinière played for CF Montreal. Now, as…