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Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African…
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
BERLIN (AP) — A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider…
A look at Kenneth Heiner-Moller, Canada Soccer’s newly named sporting director
A look at Kenneth Heiner-Moller, Canada Soccer’s newly named sporting director, national teams. Born: Jan.…
Kenneth Heiner-Moller rejoins Canada Soccer as sporting director, national teams
Former Canada women’s coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has been named to the new role of sporting…
Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.…
There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winners
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — World Cup ticket prices are at exorbitant levels yet fans are…
Grealish stress fracture hurts his World Cup hopes and is a ‘big blow’ for Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Scans confirmed Everton midfielder Jack Grealish’s foot injury is a stress…
How Vinícius went from hero to villain for many Real Madrid fans
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Always at the center of things, Vinícius Júnior has gone from…
Marseille signs Netherlands midfielder Timber from Feyenoord. Rennes adds Szymanski from Fenerbahce
RENNES, France (AP) — Marseille signed Netherlands midfielder Quinten Timber in a cut-price deal Friday…
Petra Vlhova included in Slovakia’s team for the Milan Cortina Games after two years out with injury
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova has been included in the Slovakia…
Odermatt narrowly beats Swiss teammate von Allmen to win last World Cup super-G before Olympics
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — World champion Marco Odermatt confirmed his status as the main contender…
Odermatt narrowly beats Swiss teammate von Allmen to win last World Cup super-G before Olympics
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — World champion Marco Odermatt confirmed his status as the main contender…
American-born players help Mexico break winless streak with 1-0 victory over Panama
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) — American-born players Richy Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez made their debuts…
Resurgent China takes on Japan in the Under-23 Asian Cup soccer final on Saturday
Chinese soccer faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it…
Forward Trinity Rodman agrees to new 3-year deal with the Washington Spirit of the NWSL
Forward Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit,…
Springer’s hat trick helps West Indies avoid T20 series sweep against Afghanistan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shamar Springer’s hat trick in the 19th over helped…
Star forward Trinity Rodman agrees to 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Star forward Trinity Rodman agrees to 3-year contract with the Washington…
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is…
Sancho scores as Aston Villa seals Europa League last-16 spot with 1-0 win over Fenerbahce
Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Aston Villa to lift his new club past…
Richy Ledezma switches soccer allegiance from US to Mexico, joins national team
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Right wingback Richy Ledezma has switched allegiance from the United States…
Jakara Anthony, Scotty James among 53 athletes named in Australian team for Milan Cortina Games
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending moguls gold medalist Jakara Anthony and five-time Olympian Scotty James in…
Grondin, O’Dine among 13 snowboarders named to Canada’s Olympic roster
TORONTO — Olympic medallists Éliot Grondin and Meryeta O’Dine headline Canada’s snowboard cross team for…
Runnalls leads Canada’s biathlon team into 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
CANMORE — Seven of eight athletes on Canada’s biathlon team will make their Olympic debuts…
Spinners lead Sri Lanka to victory over England in ODI series opener
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka spinners thrived in favorable conditions at home to…