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Northern Super League’s six clubs unveil kits, league prepares for launch
CALGARY — As the clock ticked down to the Northern Super League’s launch, president Christina…
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World…
Scotland’s Italy-based stars dictate play in 1-0 win over Greece in Nations League
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Greece expected Scotland to stick to its decades-old playbook: physical duels,…
Croatia beats France 2-0 in Nations League quarterfinals to spoil Mbappé’s return
Croatia contained the attacking duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in a 2-0 victory…
Leon Goretzka grabs the glory in first Germany appearance since 2023
MILAN (AP) — Leon Goretzka marked his return to international soccer by scoring what could…
Raúl Jiménez’s brace sends Mexico past Canada 2-0, into the CONCACAF Nations League final vs Panama
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Raúl Jiménez scored in the opening minute and again in the…
Panama stuns US 1-0 on Waterman’s late goal, eliminating Americans from CONCACAF Nations League
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cecilio Waterman scored a stunning goal in the fourth minute of…
Vinicius Júnior’s late goal seals Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia in South American qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) — A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over…
US men look no closer to World Cup goals after Panama’s 1-0 upset win in CONCACAF Nations League
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino took over the U.S. men’s national team last year…
Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID’d as gang members and deported, lawyers say
A crown over a soccer ball. An eyeball that “looked cool.” Flowers. Those are some…
Tuchel is true to his word by not singing the English anthem before his first England game
Thomas Tuchel did not sing along to the English national anthem before his first game…
After historic Olympic election comes leadership issues for IOC president Kirsty Coventry
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — After enjoying a stunning election win comes the sober business…
Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the…
Mexican team Leon is kicked out of the Club World Cup over multi-club ownership
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican team Leon was kicked out of the Club World Cup…
CF Montreal searching for goals amid three-game drought: ‘You can’t panic’
CF Montreal is still searching for its first win four games into the Major League…
‘Just another game’ for Whitecaps’ Berhalter seven with father coaching rival Chicago
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Berhalter wants to stay “level headed” when the Vancouver Whitecaps face a…
2026 World Cup spot at stake: New Zealand, New Caledonia to meet in the Oceania qualifying final
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood scored a hat trick of…
Judge wants range of issues addressed in $2.8 billion NCAA settlement before final approval
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will reach into every corner…
Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff
The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21…
Sporting Lisbon scout who discovered Ronaldo and Figo has died
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Aurélio Pereira, the Sporting Lisbon scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo…
Bend it like Declan: Rice curls home two free kicks as Arsenal beats Real Madrid 3-0 in CL quarters
LONDON (AP) — Declan Rice put Arsenal on the brink of reaching the Champions League…
Montpellier hires novice Camara as the new coach in a last-ditch bid to avoid relegation
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Rock-bottom Ligue 1 side Montpellier has hired inexperienced coach Zoumana Camara…
Luis Enrique dismisses talk of PSG being the favorite against Aston Villa in Champions League
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique shrugged off talk of his team being…
Sampdoria turns to players from its golden era to avoid first ever fall to Serie C
ROME (AP) — A Serie A championship. Three European finals including one continental trophy. A…