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Women’s World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Security was heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World…
Pop star Shakira will face a second tax probe in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pop star Shakira is facing more trouble from Spain’s tax office…
New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional 1st day in host nation
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns…
Star striker Sam Kerr ruled out of Australia’s opening two Women’s World Cup games with injury
SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr will miss Australia’s opening two games of the Women’s World…
Women’s World Cup team from Philippines has American flavor
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — For a nation more than 7,000 miles (11,265 kilometers) from…
In the news today: continuing fallout from labour dispute at B.C. ports
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Women’s World Cup promises entertainment and drama after bumpy road getting there
MELBOURNE, Australia – The FIFA Women’s World Cup is already setting records. But there have…
Sinclair stills feels same butterflies, nerves ahead of sixth World Cup as the first
MELBOURNE, Australia – On the eve of her sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canada captain…
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Jan. 6 charges against Trump would add to his mounting legal peril as he campaigns…
Russian gymnasts allowed as ‘individual neutral athletes’ from 2024, no decision on Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Gymnasts from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to take part…
US Soccer players call on Congress to reform SafeSport Center
A group of more than 100 U.S. soccer players is calling on Congress to improve…
The British Open is not ruling out Saudi funding
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — The R&A is not ruling out taking money from Saudi Arabia’s…
Afghan players watch Morocco’s team practice for Women’s World Cup, hoping to get their chance
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Over the next month, 32 national soccer teams will compete across…
Nigeria’s focus will turn from finances to football for its Women’s World Cup opener against Canada
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer…
Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — In a country known more for its love of rugby…
Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: ‘I wanted Canada to see him’
VANCOUVER – Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He’s grateful for the trust his…
Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women’s World…
Australia and Mexico to meet in a soccer friendly in Dallas in September
SYDNEY (AP) — Soccer Australia on Wednesday said the Socceroos will play Mexico in an…
Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland’s…
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game
WASHINGTON (AP) — MLS Commissioner Don Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start…
WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off
WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league. It happens…
Visa re-ups sponsorship with US Soccer, equal investment in women
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of the Women’s World Cup, U.S. Soccer…
Lionel Messi takes to the practice field for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi jogged a lap with his new teammates, took…
Jordi Alba to reunite with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defender Jordi Alba is set to join former FC…