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Washington coach Jedd Fisch downplays fallout over QB Demond Williams Jr.’s return to Huskies
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Jedd Fisch defended Demond Williams Jr. on Wednesday and downplayed…
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million…
Cole Palmer has ‘minor’ thigh strain in latest blow in injury-blighted season
LONDON (AP) — Cole Palmer’s injury-blighted season has been interrupted again because of a “minor”…
Players’ union files grievance against the NWSL over its High Impact Player rule
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association has filed a grievance against the league for…
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million…
Real Madrid ousted from Copa by 2nd-division club Albacete in debut of coach Arbeloa
MADRID (AP) — Álvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach…
Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
The Canadian men’s soccer team is returning to Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, although this time it’s…
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about ‘terrifying’ threats to her homeland
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she…
Vancouver FC removes interim tag, names Martin Nash head coach through 2027
LANGLEY — Martin Nash is officially the head coach of Vancouver FC. The Canadian Premier…
Canadians Emma Regan, Nichelle Prince join NWSL expansion teams in Denver, Boston
Denver Summit FC, one of two expansion teams kicking off NWSL play this year, has…
Tottenham signs Conor Gallagher from Atletico for $46M as Paratici announces departure
LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher returned to English soccer by signing for Tottenham from Atletico…
Shaun Wane stands down as coach of England’s rugby league team
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Shaun Wane stepped down as the coach of England’s rugby league…
Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards voted US Soccer Male Player of Year for 1st time
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Defender Chris Richards was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation Male Player…
Canada’s Alexis Guimond wins para ski gold at World Cup stop in Austria
SAALBACH — Canadian para skier Alexis Guimond won gold in the men’s standing downhill race…
Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — United States midfielder Sam Coffey joined Manchester City from the Portland…
Pogba’s World Cup dream fades as injuries take toll on former France star
MONACO (AP) — Paul Pogba is still hoping to play at this year’s World Cup,…
UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s home secretary on Wednesday urged the head of one of…
Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the…
After three Tommy John surgeries, pitcher Daulton Jefferies is trying for another MLB comeback
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Time for that first changeup. Daulton Jefferies utters those words…
Canadian sliders support coach’s decision that drew ire of other athletes, countries
CALGARY — Canadian skeleton racers Madeline Parra and Brielle Durham say they were comfortable with…
Australia to play three T20s in Pakistan ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Australia will play a three-match Twenty20 series in Lahore as…
Son of Zlatan: Ajax fans could see another Ibrahimović play for their team
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Maximilian Ibrahimović is moving from one club his father used to play…
American Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals; Ruud bows out
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton “knocked off the rust” in his first…
Fans bring life to the Africa Cup of Nations, in photos
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations.…