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Ishan Kishan hundred helps India wrap up T20 series against New Zealand 4-1
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan crashed 103 runs off 43 balls as India beat…
Eintracht Frankfurt hires Spanish coach Albert Riera from Slovenian league leader
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has convinced Spanish coach Albert Riera to leave Slovenian…
Pakistan routs Australia by 90 runs to clinch T20 series
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan achieved its biggest win by runs against Australia in a…
Canada’s Howden wins bronze final in World Cup ski cross event before Olympics
VIGO DI FASSA — Canada’s Reece Howden is heading into the Milan Cortina Olympics off…
Julian de Guzman, Melissa Tancredi named to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
Julian de Guzman and Melissa Tancredi, who together earned more than 200 caps for Canada,…
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls…
Swiss skier Blanc gives Crans-Montana event home winner with Vonn sitting out day after crash
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Moving her arms like a conductor, Swiss skier Malorie Blanc stood…
Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team…
USA 250 patch to debut at the Super Bowl and be on uniforms in several sports leagues
WASHINGTON (AP) — A patch commemorating the U.S.’s 250th anniversary will make its debut at…
Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish…
Vonn’s pre-Olympics crash was in a race that officials and coaches agreed was safe
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed out of a World Cup downhill on Friday…
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve…
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López to extend contract through 2031
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and breakout midfielder Fermín López have agreed to extend his…
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter…
Canada’s Thompson takes bronze in ski cross World Cup tune-up ahead of Olympics
CANAZEI — Canada’s Marielle Thompson won bronze in the women’s ski cross Friday at a…
Bobb leaves Man City to join Fulham in search of game time ahead of World Cup with Norway
LONDON (AP) — Norway winger Oscar Bobb left Manchester City to join Fulham in a…
Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams…
Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after 8 trophy-filled years
MUNICH (AP) — Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires…
American defender Alex Freeman transfers to Spain’s Villarreal from Orlando City of the MLS
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year’s U.S. World…
Sophia Wilson says she’ll be ready for the NWSL season after the birth of her daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophia Wilson plans to be back for the Portland Thorns’ National…
Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to Major League Soccer’s New York Red…
Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback…