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Former Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips, who hired Dabo Swinney as football coach, dies at 78
Terry Don Phillips, the Clemson athletic director who hired Dabo Swinney as the head football…
2026 United States World Cup Roster
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 U.S. World Cup roster announced Tuesday: Goalkeepers: Chris Brady…
Signing four-year extension was ‘easy’ for Canada men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch
CHARLOTTE — Jesse Marsch believes Canada is on the cusp of something special when it…
Ontario civil servants can work remotely on some World Cup Toronto game days: gov’t
TORONTO — Ontario’s Treasury Board says public service employees may be allowed to work remotely…
Morocco’s Hakimi among 9 picked for World Cup returning from historic 2022 squad
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s…
Whitecaps’ Sebastian Berhalter follows father’s path to World Cup with U.S. team
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Berhalter grew up seeing exactly what it took to play in a…
Women’s soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
MADRID (AP) — Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who has helped women’s soccer grow…
End of an era at Firestone as Senior Players Championship moves to California
At a time of big changes in golf, one development on the senior circuit should…
The Guardiola era is over. So what next for Man City and English soccer?
So long, Pep. After a transformative decade of trophy after trophy, spellbinding play and tactical…
Crystal Palace fans take their feud with UEFA all the way to Conference League final
GENEVA (AP) — Two little words Crystal Palace fans have vented on their season-long journey…
Monterrey welcomes the World Cup with a cutting-edge stadium, searing heat and carne asada
MEXICO CITY (AP) — World Cup fans visiting Monterrey can expect a cutting-edge soccer stadium,…
Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no…
Canada Soccer extends men’s head coach Jesse Marsch through 2030 World Cup
Canada Soccer has signed Jesse Marsch to an extension that will see him serve as…
Vancouver says camping overnight in parks will still be allowed during World Cup
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has issued a human rights plan for the FIFA…
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has ‘an overload’ associated with fatigue in left hamstring
MIAMI (AP) — Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue,…
Captain Alphonso Davies likely won’t play in Canada’s World Cup opener: coach
CHARLOTTE — Captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss Canada’s first game of this summer’s FIFA…
Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways…
Canada coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in World Cup, but probably not opener
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch believes captain Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup,…
Spain taking no Real Madrid players to World Cup but injured Yamal and Williams going
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup squad does not include Real Madrid players for the…
The World Cup is coming to Miami. Here’s what to know about Lionel Messi’s adopted home area
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Welcome to South Florida, home of the three-time NBA champion…
Kusal Mendis back as Sri Lanka captain for ODIs and T20s against West Indies
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka has handed the captaincy of its one-day and…
Scotland celebrates World Cup return with banknote featuring image of McTominay’s overhead kick
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — To mark Scotland’s long-awaited return to the World Cup, one of…
Tottenham leadership promises change after team narrowly averts Premier League relegation ‘disaster’
“Disaster” has been averted. “Uncomfortable truths” have come to the surface. For Tottenham’s players and…
Brazil turns to Carlo Ancelotti to end long wait for World Cup glory
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s biggest hope to end a 24-year World Cup title drought…