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Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics by creating bid committee for the Games
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Qatar Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced the creation of a…
‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada
TORONTO — Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer “the biggest sport no one’s heard of.” Hands,…
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans
MONTREAL — As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings,…
Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England
GENEVA (AP) — Tears, distress and disbelief. Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di…
American defender Caleb Wiley again loaned to Watford by Chelsea
American defender Caleb Wiley was again loaned from Chelsea to second-tier Watford on Tuesday after…
Host Morocco reaches final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after penalty shootout with Ghana
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi blocked Comfort Yeboah’s attempt and host Morocco advanced…
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic suffers season-ending knee injury
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the Major League…
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit the Middle East in push for a ceasefire in Gaza
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, was heading to the Middle East as the…
Alozie goal gives Nigeria 2-1 win over South Africa in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinals
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Michelle Alozie’s long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time…
Euro 2025: England defender Jess Carter not in starting lineup to face Italy in semifinals
GENEVA (AP) — England defender Jess Carter was not in the starting lineup to face…
Euro 2025 favorite Spain chasing history against eight-time champion Germany in semifinals
ZURICH (AP) — World Cup winner Spain has never reached the final of the Women’s…
Ryder Cup training camp is shaping up for the first fall PGA Tour event in Napa
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — So much for all the PGA Tour fall events having…
Crystal Palace takes UEFA to court over demotion to third-tier Conference League
Crystal Palace has taken its fight with UEFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport…
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy’s Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO — The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league…
Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales soccer hero Joey Jones has died, aged 70
Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer hero who won two European Cups with Liverpool and was…
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of…
Trump thinks Canadians ‘nasty’ for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador
The United States ambassador to Canada says Canadians avoiding U.S. travel and banning American alcohol…
Emma Meesseman will join the Liberty in her return to the WNBA, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in…
Euro 2025: England coach Wiegman says Jess Carter is ready for semifinal despite online abuse
GENEVA (AP) — England defender Jess Carter is ready to play in the Women’s European…
Paul Gascoigne ‘back home and doing well’ after hospital visit, representative says
LONDON (AP) — Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is back home and “doing well” after…
Milan’s mayor denies wrongdoing in a corruption probe into the city’s construction boom
MILAN (AP) — Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala on Monday said he would not step down…
Jon Cooper’s championship-winning staff from 4 Nations returns for 2026 Olympics
CALGARY — After leading Canada to victory at this year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, head coach…
UEFA Champions League pairings from the draw for the third qualifying round
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The draw made Monday for the third qualifying round of the…
Mourinho’s Fenerbahce paired with Feyenoord in Champions League qualifying. Benfica gets Nice
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — José Mourinho will take his Fenerbahce team to Feyenoord in the…