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Israeli soccer team prepares for closed-door match in Hungary after attacks on fans in Amsterdam
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) — Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team returned to Europe on Wednesday…
Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S., says missing out wouldn’t impact drive
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become “T.J.…
Red Star’s on-loan forward Silas scores against his parent club Stuttgart in Champions League
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Playing against his parent club Stuttgart in the Champions League, on-loan…
Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th
Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid…
US defender Carter-Vickers scores own goal with no-look pass for Celtic in Champions League
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers raised his hands to his head in…
Retiring Naeher is proud of her achievements and looking forward to USWNT’s next generation
As U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher looked ahead to the next Women’s World Cup in 2027,…
Eduardo Camavinga injured in Real Madrid’s match against Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was injured and substituted off in…
Mbappe needs ‘support’ Real Madrid coach Ancelotti says after 2-0 loss to Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally end…
Martinez parades goalkeeper awards and justifies them with wonder save for Villa in Champions League
Emi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading…
Late goals by US stars are a Champions League thanksgiving for PSV Eindhoven
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — PSV Eindhoven was giving thanks to its United States internationals in…
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of…
Frank Lampard hired to coach Coventry City in second division
Ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard returned to soccer on Thursday when he was hired to coach…
Man City midfielder Rodri aims to return to action this season after ACL injury
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is hopeful he will play again this…
Women’s pro soccer is thriving in Mexico seven years after top league started
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican striker Charlyn Corral packed up for Spain in 2015 because…
Mbappé’s misfire at Anfield compounds his rocky start at Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — When Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the penalty spot, it was…
Guardiola and shellshocked Man City face the match they dread
Pep Guardiola doesn’t like going to Anfield at the best of times. “They scare me,”…
Pressure growing on struggling Nantes ahead of trip to Ligue 1 leader PSG
PARIS (AP) — Bunch of tourists. Welcome to Club Med. Those were some of the…
De Gea is 34 but making saves like he’s 20 and helping Fiorentina mount a title challenge
MILAN (AP) — Few people put Fiorentina among the Serie A title contenders this season,…
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO — Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto’s latest recruit to the new Northern Super League,…
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain
Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take…
Hojlund scores 2 for Man United to give Amorim winning home debut in Europa League
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to beat Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt 3-2…
Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv plays soccer game without incident in Hungary after Amsterdam violence
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP) — Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv’s game against Besiktas in the Europa…
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday
TORONTO — The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit…
Textor eyes rare soccer triumph as Botafogo faces Atletico Mineiro in Copa Libertadores final
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer…