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Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award…
Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand
VANCOUVER — Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup victory in Vancouver on Sunday, defeating New…
Giovanni Malagò elected president of the crisis-laden Italian soccer federation
ROME (AP) — Giovanni Malagò, who led the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, has been…
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck out for the rest of the World Cup with ankle injury
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (AP) — Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the…
New Zealand disappointed with weak response to Egypt’s second-half ‘storm’
VANCOUVER — They knew the storm was coming — New Zealand just couldn’t weather it.…
PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum
The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first…
French TV disavows female presenter’s barb at Belgium’s Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth
PARIS (AP) — French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter…
World Cup office watch parties can be easy win for boosting employee morale: expert
TORONTO — For bosses looking for an easy win to boost employee morale, they can…
Senegal coach isn’t saying how much he’ll change against Norway at the World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Senegal in a difficult spot in World Cup group…
Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t…
Surman gets World Cup goal, but New Zealand falls 3-1 to Egypt
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) — New Zealand defender Finn Surman made a surprise appearance on the…
Salah scores, Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) — Egypt’s players danced on the field while their red-clad fans celebrated…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:19…
Spain’s Yamal and Oyarzabal shine against Saudi Arabia, and other World Cup highlights, in photos
Spain’s teen star Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into the marquee World Cup matchup against…
Uruguay struggles in first 2 matches as Suárez watches from the stands
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Uruguay is off to a start many did not expect.…
‘Have faith’: Vozinha’s mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — On Father’s Day, Vozinha’s mother watched a tie. There were…
Ardie Savea picked as captain; 4 new caps in Dave Rennie’s 1st All Blacks squad of 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Dave Rennie has picked Ardie Savea to captain his first…
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup with stellar effort from goalkeeper Beiranvand
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran’s World Cup has been tumultuous off the field, and its…
Iran’s challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on…
World Cup what to know: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland back in action
Lionel Messi. Kylian Mbappé. Erling Haaland. It’s a very starry Monday for the World Cup.…
Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in…
Austria defender Stefan Posch available to play vs. Argentina despite broken jaw
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Austria defender Stefan Posch will be available to play Monday against…
France’s Mbappé is having a record-setting World Cup, other marks could fall as Les Bleus advance
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and inched…
‘Unbelievable’ support from home fans fuelling Canada’s run at FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Derek Cornelius used to be able to walk down Canadian streets in relative…