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John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup…
Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She’s got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to…
Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA…
Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was…
US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
LONDON (AP) — United States defender Chris Richards said it “won’t be long” until he’s…
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson signs 1 1/2-year contract with DC United
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sean Johnson, a backup U.S. goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup, signed…
Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson says farewell to Toronto, signs with D.C. United
TORONTO — Unwanted by Toronto FC, veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson signed with D.C. United as…
Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — The contrast could hardly be greater. Nicolas Jackson scored twice and…
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner…
NWSL creates rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League has created a rule to give…
CF Montreal trades midfielder Dante Sealy to Rapids for up to US$2.5M in GAM
MONTREAL — CF Montreal traded midfielder Dante Sealy to the Colorado Rapids for up to…
Norwegian biathlon competitor Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies at 27 during Olympic training camp in Italy
Norwegian biathlon Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died suddenly. He was 27. “The International…
Canada Soccer still waiting on new CSB deal but expects improved financial figures
Canada Soccer and the men’s national team have agreed on compensation for the players’ participation…
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline.…
Canadian defender Gabby Carle signs new five-year contract with the Washington Spirit
WASHINGTON — Canadian international defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract with the Washington…
Colorado Rapids hire Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as coach
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids hired Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as…
Captain Pat Cummins out and spin bowler Murphy in for the 4th Ashes test against England
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australia’s spin…
Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will leave their longtime…
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves Missouri fans heartbroken over another NFL franchise leaving
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri is losing its third NFL franchise…
Salah scores Egypt’s late winner to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the…
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak out indefinitely after surgery on broken ankle and fibula
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery…
Hawaii’s YouTube kicker dubbed the ‘Tokyo Toe’ used grit to become an AP All-American with NFL hopes
HONOLULU (AP) — Kansei Matsuzawa became an instant star this year, with game-tying and game-winning…
Al-Hilal’s late goal secures perfect record in AFC Champions League group stage
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated Sharjah of the United…
Neymar has minor left knee surgery and hopes to reach the World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos…