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Algeria qualifies for the World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires win
BIR EL DJIR, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify…
‘We need win after win’: Crunch time looms for Germany in World Cup qualifying
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A World Cup without Germany used to be unthinkable. Now the…
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next…
FIFA president Infantino calls on protesters to keep calm at Israel’s soccer games amid peace talks
ROME (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued an appeal for protesters to keep calm…
Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — After two major crashes the last two seasons, one that led…
Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland’s soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop star
GLASGOW (AP) — Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much…
Toronto FC’s string of eight straight draws ends in 2-0 loss to surging LAFC
LOS ANGELES — Jeremy Ebobisse and Frankie Amaya took advantage of defensive blunders to help…
Jeremy Ebobisse and Frankie Amaya each score as LAFC beats Toronto 2-0 for 6th straight victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 13th minute, substitute Frankie Amaya added…
A-League soccer player and former team captain pleads guilty to match-fixing charges in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — A former club captain who was honored as the A-League’s player of…
Mooney’s memorable 109 earns Australia a big victory over Pakistan at Women’s Cricket World Cup
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Beth Mooney hit one of the most memorable centuries ever…
Crépeau returns home as Canada weighs No. 1 goalkeeper decision
MONTREAL — Maxime Crépeau is welcoming the fight as Canada coach Jesse Marsch weighs his…
Saudi Arabia moves a step closer to qualification for 2026 World Cup
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 on Wednesday to move within 90 minutes of qualification for…
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled…
Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah is going back to the World Cup with Egypt…
Antonee Robinson still not at full strength as he returns to US team for first time in 11 months
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Antonee Robinson still isn’t at full strength as he returns to…
Mander breaks silence on drone scandal, says spying part of culture at Canada Soccer
Jasmine Mander, the former Canadian assistant coach handed a one-year ban by FIFA for her…
From sculpture to olive oil, a look at some of the gifts Carney received as PM
OTTAWA — Mark Carney has received more than a dozen gifts from world leaders since…
Soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown, AP source says
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico moved from Chicago…
Magic Johnson to lead 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NBA great Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade…
La Liga confirms first regular-season game abroad with Barcelona facing Villarreal in the US
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league is finally playing a regular-season game in the United…
Edmonton Elks organize free camp for high school football players sidelined by strike
EDMONTON — High school football players sidelined as a result of the Alberta teachers strike…
Meet R360, the latest disruptor in the sports world. The rebel group is looking to shake up rugby
Golf has LIV. Soccer had the quickly aborted Super League. Athletics was confronted with the…
Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers with muscle injury
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been dropped from Spain’s squad for…
AC Milan-Como game in Australia sparks debate between Rabiot and Serie A’s CEO
ROME (AP) — A decision by UEFA this week to allow an Italian soccer league…