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Alexandra Popp to retire from Germany women’s national soccer team
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Alexandra Popp is retiring from the German women’s national soccer team…
Italian police arrest 19 people in massive probe targeting mafia links to Milan soccer ‘ultra’ fans
ROME (AP) — Italian police arrested 19 people, accused of criminal ties with the powerful…
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says there are no issues with Edward Rogers
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri tried to lay to rest rumours that…
Italian police arrest 19 people in massive probe targeting mafia links to Milan soccer ‘ultra’ fans
ROME (AP) — Italian police arrested 19 people, accused of criminal ties with the powerful…
FIFA bans Cameroon soccer great Samuel Eto’o from national team games for 6 months
ZURICH (AP) — Cameroon soccer great Samuel Eto’o was banned by FIFA on Monday from…
Atletico Madrid identifies one person who threw objects on the field during city derby
MADRID (AP) — One person who threw objects on the field during the Madrid derby…
Butler arrival delayed, Herro has a new look as Heat gather for media day
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro had a new haircut for media day. Jimmy Butler’s hairstyle…
De Jong returns to Barcelona squad nearly 5 months after ankle injury
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Frenkie de Jong will be available for Barcelona’s Champions League match…
Injured Real Madrid goalie Courtois to miss Champions League game
MADRID (AP) — Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid’s match at Lille in the…
Ronaldo scores winner for Al-Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al-Nassr of Saudi…
Cagliari off the bottom of Serie A after win at Parma
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Cagliari moved off the bottom of Serie A after a hard-fought…
Southampton still winless after losing to south coast rival Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1 and prolonged the latter’s miserable start to…
Substitute Baena the difference as Villarreal beats Las Palmas to reach third in La Liga
MADRID (AP) — Villarreal moved into third place in La Liga after a comprehensive 3-1…
Women’s soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches
Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia in the wake of some World Cup…
Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of the MLS Supporters’ Shield. But they want more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There are any number of ways for Lionel Messi and…
NFL teams could see more 2-game European trips in league’s international playbook
LONDON (AP) — London one week, Madrid the next? Two-game trips to Europe could become…
Playoff positioning on the line as Vancouver Whitecaps host Seattle Sounders
VANCOUVER — With four games left in their regular-season campaign, Vanni Sartini is challenging his…
Stephen Curry’s gold-medal summer and ‘nuit nuit’ gesture still resonates as NBA camps open
Stephen Curry got the question and didn’t even have to think about the answer. Someone…
No reunion for Mbappé brothers when Real Madrid visits Lille in the Champions League
LILLE, France (AP) — Ethan Mbappé’s dream of facing his famous brother in the Champions…
Parents sue school district following wristband protest against transgender girl at soccer game
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Three parents and a grandparent have sued a New Hampshire school…
Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032
GENEVA (AP) — Italy joined a busy bid race on Tuesday to host the 2029…
Aston Villa embraces long-awaited Champions League home game when Bayern Munich pays a visit
It’s been 41 years since Aston Villa last hosted European club soccer’s elite competition. On…
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes has suspension overturned for red card
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had a three-match suspension overturned…
Ochoa and Jiménez called to Mexico squad for matches against Valencia and US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Veteran players Guillermo Ochoa and Raul Jiménez will return to the…