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Violent protests break out ahead of Bulgaria-Hungary soccer qualifier
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of Bulgarian soccer supporters on Thursday took to the streets…
Canada’s Bridges flips from ice to field, competes in throwing at Parapan Am Games
Decorated para hockey player Billy Bridges is about to make his international debut in summer…
One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
LONDON (AP) — One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate…
Blue Bombers playoff victory a popular one with Proline players
TORONTO – It was no surprise to Proline bettors that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers reached…
Israel and Switzerland draw 1-1 in Euro 2024 qualifying game in Hungary
FELCSUT, Hungary (AP) — A European Championship qualifying game between Switzerland and Israel ended with…
Israeli soccer team captain displays shoe of kidnapped child ahead of qualifying match in Hungary
FELCSUT, Hungary (AP) — The captain of Israel’s soccer team on Tuesday displayed the shoe…
Liverpool striker Luis Díaz and his father are reunited for the 1st time after kidnapping
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) — Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz was reunited Tuesday with his father,…
Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
GENEVA (AP) — The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing…
Liberia’s leader Weah is facing a tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Boakai
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President George Weah faced a tight runoff election Tuesday as…
Jacen Russell-Rowe comes into Canada camp for the injured Lucas Cavallini
Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has replaced the injured Lucas Cavallini in Canada’s camp ahead…
Israel loses to Kosovo in Euro 2024 qualifying game
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel’s chances of reaching the European Championship finals went down Sunday…
Spizzirri scores as Cape Breton tops Montreal 1-0 in U Sports men’s soccer final
SYDNEY, N.S. – Jacob Spizzirri’s first-half goal stood up as the winner as Cape Breton…
Vowing to “do it for the city,” Lewiston soccer team wins state title weeks after mass shooting
OAKLAND, Maine (AP) — The boy’s high school soccer team in the Maine city that…
King Charles III leads a national memorial service honoring those who died serving the UK
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Sunday led a national memorial service honoring those…
González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury
SAN DIEGO (AP) — World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a…
Megan Rapinoe hobbles off the pitch after injury early in the final match of her career
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Megan Rapinoe of the OL Reign suffered a non-contact injury to…
Man United manager Ten Hag gets a much-needed win following speculation about his future
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester…
Israel prepares for Euro 2024 qualifying game at Kosovo amid tight security measures
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel coach Alon Hazan wants his team to beat Kosovo in…
London pro-Palestinian march passes off peacefully but police clash with far-right protesters
LONDON (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched peacefully through central London on Saturday, even as right-wing…
Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies after collapsing during Albanian Super League soccer game
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Former Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died after collapsing Saturday during…
Mexico’s ruling party names gubernatorial candidates, but questions remain about unity
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s ruling party on Saturday named its candidates for eight governorships…
Mexico’s governing party’s big test is trying to hold together without its charismatic president
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s immensely powerful governing party may face its biggest test yet…
Israeli national team arrives in Kosovo for soccer game under tight security measures
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel’s national soccer team arrived in Kosovo on Friday amid tight…
Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war
Makram Daboub may be struggling to prepare his Palestinian team for the start of 2026…