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Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team’s 30-year trophy drought
In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the…
Fans disappointed over ticket, hotel costs during World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Chris Van Brockhoven booked his trip to Vancouver last summer in the hopes…
Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League
Southampton’s appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was…
Mexico City airport races to finish $500M renovation as the 2026 World Cup nears
MEXICO CITY (AP) — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a month away,…
NCAA infractions expert says Brendan Sorsby faces long odds challenging permanent ban for gambling
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is trying to do what no other college athlete has…
LeBron James to tape live podcast with Tyrese Haliburton in NYC at Fanatics Fest on July 16
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James will likely have a few things to say about…
Arsenal fans feel the joy of European soccer’s season of wild and historic title winners
GENEVA (AP) — The joy that flowed across north London for Arsenal clinching a Premier…
Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of…
Congo cancels 3-day World Cup training camp and fan farewell in Kinshasa over Ebola fears
Congo’s soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned…
Former CAF general secretary Mosengo-Omba is elected president of Congolese soccer federation
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Véron Mosengo-Omba, the former general secretary of the Confederation of African…
UEFA plans to revamp qualifying group formats for the 2030 World Cup and Euro 2032
GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has proposed a revamp of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup…
Rugby Canada fundraising again as men’s World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games loom
When Emerson Prior works a nursing shift at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee hospital, patients comment on…
World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA
A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current…
Hearts express concerns about ‘premature ending’ to title decider against Celtic
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Hearts expressed concerns Wednesday that a “troubling precedent” was set when…
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political…
Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer
OSBORN, Mo. (AP) — When fans of defending World Cup champion Argentina and Algeria arrive…
Australia’s soccer federation set to cut staff due to another expected record financial loss
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s soccer federation is preparing to cut staff following news of an…
Arsenal wins its first Premier League title in 22 years after Man City draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal’s decades-long wait is over. Mikel Arteta’s team was crowned Premier League champion for the…
Jayna Hefford confident in talent pool for PWHL’s four expansion teams
Professional Women’s Hockey League leaders believe the talent pool is up to the task of…
Guardiola doesn’t deny reports he’s leaving City, will talk to chairman before saying future plans
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola addressed the fevered speculation about his future at Manchester…
PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall
San Jose landed a pro women’s hockey franchise on Tuesday with the PWHL completing its…
An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup
DALLAS (AP) — As Dallas pulls out the stops for the World Cup this summer,…
Pickpockets, set-pieces and keeping the faith: Inside Arsenal’s journey to the top of English soccer
More than two decades later, Arsenal is English champion once again. Manchester City’s 1-1 draw…
Southampton expelled from playoffs for spying, loses shot at promotion to Premier League
Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoffs on Tuesday after admitting to repeatedly spying on…