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Senegal coach appeals to Sadio Mané not to make this Africa Cup his last
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed for star forward Sadio Mané…
EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA’s ambitious European plan as a ‘bit of a broken record’
LONDON (AP) — European basketball often is a hot mess of passionate fandom, heated rivalries…
Marco Odermatt claims record 4th downhill victory in Wengen to assert status as Olympic favorite
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Marco Odermatt already has no equals on the World Cup skiing…
Nicol Delago earns Italy’s ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — The Italian ski team is on a roll with less than…
Morocco hosts Senegal for the Africa Cup final. Here’s what you need to know
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco hosts Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of…
Fun-loving Kiwi Campbell Wright gives the US hope for its first biathlon Olympic medal
The U.S. has never won an Olympic medal in biathlon, the only winter sport where…
Mark McMorris, Laurie Blouin headline Canada’s Olympic snowboard team
WHISTLER — Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin are among the six athletes that have been…
USWNT’s Rose Lavelle and Lilly Reale earn US Soccer honors as best players of 2025
National team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of…
Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday’s…
Morocco is hosting yet another Women’s Africa Cup. Here are the groups
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco will host another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations less than…
Carrick becomes the sixth Man United boss to face Guardiola
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United managers come and go with disturbing regularity and Pep…
Sargent dropped from Norwich first-team training amid Toronto FC transfer rumours
Forward Josh Sargent, reportedly a Toronto FC transfer target, has been dropped from first-team training…
Toronto FC fills out goalkeeping group with addition of veteran William Yarbrough
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper William Yarbrough, adding a layer of experience…
UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires
LONDON (AP) — The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from…
Britain’s Matt Weston, Belgium’s Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Britain’s Matt Weston is the World Cup men’s skeleton overall champion,…
Crystal Palace and Fiorentina will head east after Conference League knockout playoffs draw
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Teams from former Iron Curtain countries are making their strongest challenge…
Giovanni Franzoni’s win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the…
Ukraine’s young skiers practice in a bombed-out Olympic training base
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Young athletes in northern Ukraine spend their days cross-country skiing through…
Giovanni Franzoni’s win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the…
UEFA Conference League knockout playoffs round draw
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the UEFA Conference League knockout playoffs round:…
New Oceania soccer competition has a 2029 Club World Cup spot as the winner’s reward
A new era in international soccer begins Sunday when Vanuatu United meets Bula FC of…
MLS Cup loss motivates Vancouver Whitecaps as new season begins
VANCOUVER — Falling short last year left the Vancouver Whitecaps hungry. Six weeks after dropping…
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies…
Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when…