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Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available…
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia hosts Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne on Thursday while…
South Africa’s soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA…
Slippery slope: Scottish soccer club calls for donations after points deduction for uneven field
BONNYRIGG, Scotland (AP) — A lowly Scottish soccer club, which once had “James Bond” actor…
European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends
GENEVA (AP) — The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will…
Women’s baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau’s trailblazing baseball career — all except her time…
Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders on Wednesday blamed “Moroccans”…
France coach Didier Deschamps is fed up with questions about Mbappé’s absence from his team
PARIS (AP) — Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on…
Women’s baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau’s trailblazing baseball career — all except her time…
Defender Alistair Johnston thriving at Celtic and about to hit milestone with Canada
Alistair Johnston is thriving at Celtic, even if he has had to learn how to…
US plays at Jamaica on Thursday night in first competitive match under Pochettino
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive test as U.S. coach will take place…
Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women’s Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
If Lyon is to add to its record eight Women’s Champions League titles, stunning goals…
Jannik Sinner’s doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy’s tennis chief says
TURIN, Italy (AP) — A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner…
Lyon’s Melchie Dumornay scores spectacular goal from center circle in Women’s Champions League match
ROME (AP) — Lyon forward Melchie Dumornay scored a stunning goal from inside the center…
Bruce Arena addresses past controversy as he takes over the Earthquakes
New San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena accepted responsibility Wednesday for “insensitive remarks” that led…
Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are planning to vote this week on a bill that…
Diego Forlán’s debut in professional tennis begins with a doubles loss at the Uruguay Open
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former soccer star Diego Forlán’s newfound career in professional tennis started…
Thousands of police officers but few visiting fans for France-Israel soccer match after attacks
PARIS (AP) — There will be a heavy police presence but few visiting fans at…
Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
PARIS (AP) — There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early…
Son scores 50th international goal as South Korea beats Kuwait in World Cup qualifying.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Son Heung-min scored his 50th international goal on Thursday as South…
UEFA investigates English ref Coote over footage of alleged drug use at Euro 2024
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA started another investigation into English match official David Coote on…
Ranieri takes over at crisis-hit Roma, the Giallorrosi’s third coach this season
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri was named Roma’s third coach of the season on Thursday,…
York United FC adds League1 Ontario entry, still searching for new coach and stadium
TORONTO — The search for a new coach and stadium continues. But York United FC…
German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a ‘hate machine’ under Musk
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving the social media platform X,…