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Defender Alistair Johnston thriving at Celtic and about to hit milestone with Canada
Alistair Johnston is thriving at Celtic, even if he has had to learn how to…
US plays at Jamaica on Thursday night in first competitive match under Pochettino
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive test as U.S. coach will take place…
Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women’s Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
If Lyon is to add to its record eight Women’s Champions League titles, stunning goals…
Jannik Sinner’s doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy’s tennis chief says
TURIN, Italy (AP) — A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner…
Lyon’s Melchie Dumornay scores spectacular goal from center circle in Women’s Champions League match
ROME (AP) — Lyon forward Melchie Dumornay scored a stunning goal from inside the center…
Bruce Arena addresses past controversy as he takes over the Earthquakes
New San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena accepted responsibility Wednesday for “insensitive remarks” that led…
Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are planning to vote this week on a bill that…
Diego Forlán’s debut in professional tennis begins with a doubles loss at the Uruguay Open
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former soccer star Diego Forlán’s newfound career in professional tennis started…
Thousands of police officers but few visiting fans for France-Israel soccer match after attacks
PARIS (AP) — There will be a heavy police presence but few visiting fans at…
Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
PARIS (AP) — There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early…
Son scores 50th international goal as South Korea beats Kuwait in World Cup qualifying.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Son Heung-min scored his 50th international goal on Thursday as South…
UEFA investigates English ref Coote over footage of alleged drug use at Euro 2024
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA started another investigation into English match official David Coote on…
Ranieri takes over at crisis-hit Roma, the Giallorrosi’s third coach this season
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri was named Roma’s third coach of the season on Thursday,…
York United FC adds League1 Ontario entry, still searching for new coach and stadium
TORONTO — The search for a new coach and stadium continues. But York United FC…
German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a ‘hate machine’ under Musk
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving the social media platform X,…
Bayern midfielder João Palhinha to miss Portugal games with groin injury
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha will miss Portugal’s upcoming Nations League games…
German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a ‘hate machine’ under Musk
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving the social media platform X,…
Sporting KC parts with captain Johnny Russell amid roster overhaul following its losing season
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City will not bring back captain Johnny Russell,…
FIFA unveils NASA-inspired golden Club World Cup trophy created with Tiffany & Co.
FIFA unveiled a golden trophy on Thursday that was created in collaboration with Tiffany &…
Canada women to play Iceland, Korea friendlies but no word yet on who will coach
Canada will play Iceland and South Korea in Spain during the upcoming FIFA women’s international…
France draws with Israel in high-security operation to reach Nations League quarterfinals with Italy
France and Italy qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the revamped Nations League on Thursday…
France coach says Mbappé’s dip in form is due to both psychological and physical reasons
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and…
With a gamble in Greece, England recovers without Harry Kane for 3-0 win
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — This time, Lee Carsley’s gamble paid off. In a surprise move,…
Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina loses and Brazil draws in World Cup qualifying
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in…