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From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark…
The Unify League is soccer’s latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans…
Women’s soccer players often have too many games or not enough, players’ union says
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands (AP) — Some elite-level women’s soccer players are dealing with a packed schedule…
The Unify League is soccer’s latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans…
Coachella Valley Invitational will include 14 MLS and 6 NWSL clubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Coachella Valley Invitational will include nearly half of the teams…
Montreal Roses sign hometown forward Latifah Abdu to contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses have signed hometown forward Latifah Abdu to a contract. The…
B.C.’s Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year
Midfielder Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer’s 2024 Para Player of the Year. The…
Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women’s soccer team. Not everyone is happy
BOSTON (AP) — As the quarterback for the storied Boston Latin Academy, Jack Shapiro has…
US defender Becky Sauerbrunn retires from professional soccer after a 16-year international career
CHICAGO (AP) — Becky Sauerbrunn, a former captain of the U.S. women’s team who played…
Chelsea rallies to beat Real Madrid 2-1 and finish top of its Women’s Champions League group
United States striker Catarina Macario entered as a halftime substitute and converted two penalties for…
The first winner of the Marta Award? Marta, of course
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It could only have been her. Marta won the inaugural FIFA…
Hodgkinson beats Littler to prestigious BBC sports award after winning Olympic 800-meter gold
SALFORD, England (AP) — Keely Hodgkinson was voted as the BBC Sports Personality of the…
From jeers to cheers: Juventus wins back fans with 4-0 rout of Cagliari in Italian Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus got fans back on its side with a 4-0 rout…
Venezuelan NWSL star opts out of national team duty fearing possible return issues
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos says she did not play for…
Toronto recreational soccer team calls on league to change gender inclusion policy
TORONTO — A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league’s gender policy,…
The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here’s what they propose
The group behind a proposed breakaway European soccer competition is back. They have a new…
Salzburg hires Thomas Letsch as coach ahead of Klopp’s arrival at Red Bull and Club World Cup
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Salzburg has hired Thomas Letsch as coach as the Austrian club…
Man United coach Amorim says club needs ‘big talents’ like Rashford
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said Wednesday the club needs…
Switzerland assistant coach Contini leaves to join Champions League club Young Boys
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Giorgio Contini is taking over as coach of Champions League struggler…
‘It’s pretty competitive’: NHL players and their pre-game sewer ball obsession
Connor McDavid lunged for the ball. Leon Draisaitl was nearby awaiting his turn. A number…
Olivia Smith, Nathan Saliba named Canada Soccer Youth Players of the Year
Olivia Smith and Nathan Saliba have been named Canada Soccer’s Young Players of the Year.…
Real Madrid beats Pachuca in Intercontinental Cup final. Ancelotti wins record 15th title with club
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Real Madrid beat Mexican team Pachuca 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup…
Cleveland will host MLS matchup between Lionel Messi, Inter Miami and Columbus Crew in April
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are hosting the world’s most famous “footballer.” Lionel Messi, who…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold coaching seminars across Canada in January
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is hitting the road next month for a series of coaching…