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Aguirre puts faith in a new generation as Mexico seeks World Cup redemption
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted Sunday for a new generation of…
Marcelo Flores to miss World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Marcelo Flores is set to miss the World Cup for Canada…
Dudinha, Byars score in San Diego Wave’s 2-0 victory over the Chicago Stars
Dudinha and Trinity Byars scored to lead the San Diego Wave to a 2-0 win…
Christian Pulisic scores first goal since December, helps US beat Senegal 3-2
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Relief could be seen on Christian Pulisic’s face as he sidestepped…
South Africa postpones travel to Mexico for World Cup due to visa issues
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s national men’s soccer team has postponed its travel…
Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought for club and country…
Gustavo Kuerten cheers as fellow Brazilian Joao Fonseca follows in his footsteps at the French Open
PARIS (AP) — Former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was getting nearly as animated in…
Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reigning World Cup champion Argentina arrived in Kansas City on…
Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores to miss World Cup following ACL rupture
Canada’s Marcelo Flores will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a knee injury. The…
French capital hosts Paris Saint-Germain parade after clashes marred Champions League win
PARIS (AP) — A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on…
Czech Republic’s final World Cup squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochůrek
PRAGUE (AP) — Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sochůrek was included in the Czech Republic squad…
Scotland gives shock World Cup callup to Manchester United teen Tyler Fletcher
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland picked teenager Tyler Fletcher for the World Cup as a…
PSG is targeting a Champions League threepeat. So how do you make the best better?
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — After going back-to-back in the Champions League, the next target for…
Weather chaos hits World Cup warmup game featuring two final whistles in Switzerland
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — A World Cup warmup game between Switzerland and Jordan ended…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal says he was scared of missing the World Cup after he injured his hamstring
MADRID (AP) — Lamine Yamal was scared of missing the World Cup after injuring his…
Emiliano Martínez’s mind games: From childhood tricks to FIFA’s code for goalkeepers
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez already had a knack for irritating his opponents…
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the…
Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, and when his team’s reign as NBA…
Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia…
Toluca ends a 23-year CONCACAF title drought as Luis Garcia shines in a shootout
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Goalkeeper Luis García’s shootout heroics lifted Toluca past UANL Tigres on…
NWSL’s Thorns and WNBA’s Fire stage women’s sports doubleheader in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns and Fire staged a unique women’s sports doubleheader…
Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals
Sophia Wilson scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns…
Paris police detain dozens after violence erupts during celebrations of PSG’s Champions League title
PARIS (AP) — Paris police detained dozens of people after violence disrupted celebrations late Saturday…
Miami’s Haitian community celebrates the country’s first World Cup berth in 52 years
MIAMI (AP) — Members of Miami’s Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy…