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Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored a dazzling goal in the 89th minute of…
FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup win kiss
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its…
Pittsburgh Steelers connect with Gaelic games to grow fan base in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Irish economy is getting a boost from the Notre Dame football…
Crush of people at opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar kills at least 12
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A crush of people at a stadium in Madagascar left at…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re…
After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK
HONOLULU (AP) — Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted…
Spain soccer head won’t resign for kissing player at World Cup. Team won’t play until he goes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Less than a week after winning the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s…
CF Montreal aims to get rolling against robust Revolution
MONTREAL – With 10 games left in its regular season, and all focus on landing…
Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Over the years, Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The attacks range from the exotic — poisoned by drinking polonium-laced…
Agent: More could be done to market Canada’s soccer players, brand
Despite the success Canada’s men’s soccer team had in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World…
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who…
Toronto FC players focused on ending winless streak as coaching rumours swirl
Toronto FC midfielder Alonso Coello said his team has kept its focus on snapping their…
Winding road takes runner Abdihamid Nur from Somalia to the starting line at worlds for the US
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The path for Abdihamid Nur to get to the starting line…
Union representing World Cup champion kissed by Spanish soccer head demands act not ‘go unpunished’
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The players’ union representing the Women’s World Cup winner kissed without…
Who’s in, who’s out, who’s boycotting: The 8 candidates expected onstage for the first GOP debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump won’t be on the Republican debate stage Wednesday. But…
Uffizi chief presses for harsh penalties for defacing of Vasari Corridor columns; police ID suspects
MILAN (AP) — The director of Florence’s Uffizi Galleries called on Wednesday for stiff penalties…
CSPA clarifies statement on women’s interim deal with Canada Soccer
The Canadian Soccer Players’ Association has cleared the air on the interim deal the senior…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Attorney John Eastman surrenders on charges in Trump’s Georgia 2020 election subversion case ATLANTA (AP)…
Texas’ floating barrier to stop migrants draws recurring concerns from Mexico, US official says
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mexico’s government has repeatedly raised concerns with the U.S. about large…
Spain’s acting prime minister criticizes federation head for kissing player from World Cup champs
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s acting prime minister said it was “unacceptable” that the Spanish…
Canada West shifts locations for TRU, UBCO women’s soccer games
Canada West has announced location changes for a set of U Sports women’s soccer games…
In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Considering that about 110 million people live in the Philippines, it’s…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020…
Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth
MADRID (AP) — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation marred the country’s Women’s World Cup…