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Libya asks Lebanon to release Gadhafi’s detained son who is on hunger strike, officials say
BEIRUT (AP) — Libya’s judicial authorities have formally asked Lebanon to release one of the…
IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract
The International Ice Hockey Federation ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday by…
Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui killed at least 96…
Chelsea signs Moises Caicedo from Brighton for $146M. It’s a record fee for a transfer in Britain
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton on Monday for a…
Defending champion Bayern Munich has Harry Kane but needs a goalkeeper ahead of Bundesliga season
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Even though Bayern Munich landed the Bundesliga’s record signing in England…
Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Neymar is set to complete a move to the Saudi…
Spain’s turmoil is in the past as La Roja face Sweden in the Women’s World Cup semifinal
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Spain is just one win away from the Women’s World…
Spain nervous ahead of Women’s World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden
SYDNEY (AP) — Spain failed to qualify for the first six editions of the Women’s…
Boomers move game as co-host Australia reaches fever pitch for Matildas at the Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — Patty Mills and his Boomers teammates knew who deserved prime time billing,…
Makkabi Berlin becomes the first Jewish team to play in the German Cup in a loss to Wolfsburg
BERLIN (AP) — Makkabi Berlin set a milestone in the German Cup on Sunday when…
Greek authorities order 105 soccer fans to be detained pending trial after fatal clash
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes…
Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — There will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World…
Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach after up-and-down tenure
ROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down…
American player Julian Green racially abused in German Cup soccer game
HALLE, Germany (AP) — American soccer player Julian Green was the victim of racist abuse…
Guatemalan presidential candidate Sandra Torres leans on conservative values, opposing gay marriage
SAN JUAN SACATEPEQUEZ, Guatemala (AP) — Over the past decade, Guatemalan presidential candidate Sandra Torres…
England captain Harry Kane says he is leaving Tottenham ahead of expected move to Bayern Munich
MUNICH (AP) — England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he is leaving Tottenham, ahead of…
Japan exits Women’s World Cup but sees progress in young squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two…
Funeral held for fan killed in Athens attack. UEFA President Ceferin to meet Greek PM
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A funeral service was held Friday for a Greek soccer fan…
South Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for Scouts after storm Khanun disrupted their Jamboree
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after a powerful tropical storm flooded dozens of…
Makkabi Berlin, founded by Holocaust survivors, to be 1st Jewish team in German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Makkabi Berlin’s first game ever ended in a 15-1 loss in the…
Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Jorge Vilda was more interested in the aftermath back in…
7 arrested as authorities fear Greece may be targeted by violent soccer supporters’ gangs
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Police in northern Greece on Thursday detained seven Romanian men carrying…
Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans face murder, gang-related charges in Greece after deadly violence
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans appeared in an Athens court Wednesday…
Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Players who reached the knockout round at the Women’s World Cup…