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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Owen Cooper goes from ‘Adolescence’ to new ‘Heights’
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Owen Cooper hasn’t had thoughts of EGOT. He’s hardly had…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
Ex-NWSL director Tatjana Haenni to join Leipzig as chief executive
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Former National Women’s Soccer League director Tatjana Haenni will join Leipzig…
Vancouver FC drawn against Mexican giant Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC has drawn seven-time champion Cruz Azul in the first round of the 2026…
The Spirit say they’re committed to keeping Rodman with the club, are hopeful about negotiations
The Washington Spirit are committed to keeping free agent forward Trinity Rodman on the team…
Flick downplays Yamal’s reaction to late substitution in Barcelona’s 2-1 win
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick downplayed Lamine Yamal’s reaction to being substituted…
Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win
Even from the penalty spot, Liverpool managed just fine without Mohamed Salah. After leaving the…
Canada’s Nikos Clarke-Tosczak, Charles-Emile Brunet invited to MLS College Showcase
Canadians Nikos Clarke-Tosczak and Charles-Emile Brunet are among the 45 players invited to the MLS…
Son says belated goodbye to Tottenham fans after summer move to MLS
LONDON (AP) — Son Heung-min finally got a chance to say goodbye to Tottenham supporters.…
Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham’s stadium after Slavia Prague request
LONDON (AP) — A rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved…
Bank of America becomes the Portland Timbers’ new jersey sponsor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers will have Bank of America on the front…
Montreal Alouettes, Hamilton Tiger-Cats to open 2026 CFL regular season
TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will kick off the 2026 CFL season…
Canadians Nikola Markovic, Marcus Caldeira among 15 semifinalists for Hermann Trophy
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic and forward Marcus Caldeira are among the 15 semifinalists for the…
South Africa dismissed for 74 in its lowest T20 total as India wins series opener by 101 runs
CUTTACK, India (AP) — South Africa was all out for its lowest-ever total in Twenty20…
After loan stint, Canada’s Mathieu Choiniere joins Los Angeles FC on permanent basis
TORONTO — Canadian international midfielder Mathieu Choiniere, who joined Los Angeles FC in May on…
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace…
It’s Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS’ first back-to-back MVP winner
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Best player. Best team. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is the…
Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Federal police in Argentina carried out multiple raids Tuesday on the…
Curling has a strong bond with Winter Olympics co-host Cortina
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Curling could not have a more fitting host city for…
Real Madrid’s Mbappé has limited training session ahead of Man City match in Champions League
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé trained separately from his Real Madrid teammates on Tuesday, putting…
Wrexham’s owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham’s celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise…
Lionel Messi wins the MLS MVP award, becoming the first player to win the honor in back-to-back years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wins the MLS MVP award, becoming the first…
Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — After two years out of the national team, Wilfried Zaha…
Qatari owner of Paris Saint-Germain to take over Belgian club Eupen
EUPEN, Belgium (AP) — The Qatari owners of Paris Saint-Germain are expanding their soccer portfolio…