Soccer

Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL’s arrival
SEATTLE (AP) — Elly Garcia-Dudek can’t help but gaze out toward the ice during hockey…

Champions League winner PSG short-lists two sites outside Paris for future stadium
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has short-listed two sites outside the capital city to build…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola calls for more attention on Gaza suffering
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged people not to ignore…
Hermoso left out of Spain’s squad for Women’s European Championship
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s squad for the Women’s European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso,…

It’s time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled…

One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security
NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been…

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
Connor Metcalfe scored his first goal for Australia and Mitchell Duke iced the 2-1 victory…

Man City signs France playmaker Cherki to usher in start of post-De Bruyne era
Manchester City kickstarted the post-Kevin De Bruyne era by signing maverick France playmaker Rayan Cherki…

Juventus keeps faith in Tudor as coach and PSG’s Kolo Muani staying for Club World Cup
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus coach Igor Tudor is to stay in charge next season…

Borussia Dortmund signs Jobe Bellingham, Real Madrid star Jude’s younger brother
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The Bellingham name is back at Borussia Dortmund. Jobe Bellingham signed…

Reports: Ex-Montpellier defender Congré rushed to hospital with stab wound near heart
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Former Montpellier player Daniel Congré was found unconscious with a serious…

Ranieri rejects offer to coach Italy on a quest to get back to the World Cup
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri did not even want to try where Roberto Mancini and…
European women’s champion Arsenal to use 60,000-seat stadium for all domestic league home games
LONDON (AP) — Women’s Champions League winner Arsenal pledged on Tuesday to use the club’s…

Right To Play International asks people to play and share their stories on Wednesday
As two of Canada’s most experienced Olympians, Miranda Ayim and Erica Wiebe have made careers…
Man City hires two coaches key to rival Liverpool’s recent success
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two coaches who have been key to Liverpool’s success in recent…