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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…
Tension builds in Bundesliga with five teams in relegation danger
BERLIN (AP) — Five teams are fighting for Bundesliga survival with two rounds remaining while…
PSG can win Ligue 1 if rival Lens drops points while race for a Champions League spot heats up
PARIS (AP) — The Ligue 1 title race is nearing conclusion and Paris Saint-Germain could…
Champions League winner Niklas Süle retiring at 30 after injuries
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Champions League winner and five-time Bundesliga champion Niklas Süle has announced…
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
NEW DELHI (AP) — With a massive population, a rapidly growing economy and already the…
Pakistan to host Australia in 3 one-day cricket internationals in May and early June
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will host Australia in a three-match one-day international series later this…
Royals defeat Dash 2-0 for fifth straight NWSL win
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Cloé Lacasse and Courtney Brown both scored and the Utah Royals…
Toluca beats LAFC 4-0 to reach an all-Mexican Champions Cup final
TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — Sparked by second-half goals from Helinho and Everardo del Villar, Toluca…
B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps
British Columbia Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the provincial government has been approached by a…
More tickets for Toronto’s World Cup fan festival to be released after quick sellout
TORONTO — Don’t be disappointed if you couldn’t secure a free ticket for the World…
Road closures, drones, and new stadium rules for World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver have unveiled details of preparations…
Neymar apologizes for rift with Robinho’s son at Santos training
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar has apologized for a training ground rift with Santos teammate…
Lindsey Vonn nominated to US ski team for next season as she faces long recovery from Olympic crash
It’s easy to read something into this: Lindsey Vonn was among the 48 athletes nominated…
Piqué gets 6-match suspension and 2-month ban for altercation with match officials in 2nd division
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation on Wednesday suspended Andorra owner Gerard Piqué for…
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam donate $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood…
Gibbs-White might need a face mask to play for Forest in Europa League semifinals against Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Morgan Gibbs-White is in “pain” because of a facial injury and…
FIFA extends ban for Argentina’s Prestianni to the World Cup for verbally abusing Vinícius Júnior
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA confirmed a global ban Wednesday for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule…
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased…
CPL champion Atletico Ottawa upsets Toronto FC 3-1 in Canadian Championship
TORONTO — Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser said his Major League Soccer team should…
Atletico Madrid’s Simeone proud and ‘peaceful’ after Champions League hopes dashed yet again
MADRID (AP) — After yet another Champions League elimination, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone rallied…
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday revived the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as…
Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
STERLING, Va. (AP) — Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour,…
WNBA all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles retires from basketball
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the…
Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City’s Semenyo
A 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine…