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From Grandoli to the World Cup: The neighborhood club where Messi’s journey started
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The breeze off the Paraná River brings a chill to the…
The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday…
Dutch forward Justin Kluivert returns from knee surgery for Bournemouth ahead of World Cup
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert’s return for Bournemouth after a four-month absence…
Spain earns bonus 5th Champions League entry with Real Betis in line to benefit
GENEVA (AP) — Spain has clinched a bonus fifth entry into the Champions League next…
Copa Libertadores soccer match halted after just 3 minutes when fans protest with flares
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — A Copa Libertadores soccer match between Colombia’s Independiente Medellín and Flamengo…
FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making…
Grass installation starts at MetLife Stadium ahead of World Cup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Workers have begun installing the grass field at MetLife Stadium,…
Anaheim Ducks are learning to thrive in playoff pressure heading into Game 3 vs Golden Knights
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Stanley Cup playoffs can change a team. The high stakes…
Simon Fraser University’s application to rejoin Canada West provisionally accepted
KELOWNA — U Sports’ Canada West conference has approved Simon Fraser University as a probationary…
Tucker West, 3-time USA Luge Olympian, announces retirement from sliding
Tucker West, who made three U.S. Olympic teams and won three World Cup luge races,…
New Jersey lowers $150 train fare for World Cup to $105 amid outcry
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The steep cost to ride the train to New Jersey’s MetLife…
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
NEW YORK (AP) — From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for…
Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar’s chances
TORONTO — Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and…
Syracuse and Wake Forest to meet for ACC football game in Toronto in 2027
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse and Wake Forest will hold their 2027 opener in Canada.…
The fight for an Afghanistan women’s team isn’t only about soccer to its advocates
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For former player and activist Khalida Popal, the formal recognition…
WNBA’s new CBA sets blueprint as emerging women’s leagues chart their own path
Mo’ne Davis was preparing for a Women’s Professional Baseball League scrimmage when the WNBA and…
From ‘bin man’ jab to title stakes: Wardley and Dubois take it to the ring in Manchester
Fabio Wardley wants the biggest fights. Daniel Dubois wants redemption. The British heavyweights square off…
USA Basketball names Tibbetts, Nakase and White as assistants for the Women’s World Cup
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women’s…
US midfielder Cardoso sprains his ankle five weeks out from World Cup
MADRID (AP) — United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks…
Blue Jays move start time for June 23 home game to avoid conflict with World Cup
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have moved an upcoming home game against the Houston…
Italian Open leaders side with players on prize money issue and aim to become a 5th Grand Slam
ROME (AP) — Italian Open organizers are supporting tennis players who are urging a boycott…
Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher wading into rumors about Pep Guardiola’s future
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has waded into the big question over…
A fan-run club pushes back against aggressive stadium culture in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A grassroots Warsaw soccer club formed by fans more than a…
Nearly 130 arrests around Paris amid celebrations for PSG reaching Champions League final
PARIS (AP) — Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with…