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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…
WNBA is new in Toronto this season but women’s basketball has a long history in Canada
The WNBA, not surprisingly, chose Canada as the country to extend its footprint outside of…
Injured Mbappé defends commitment to rehab after out-of-town trip before clasico
Kylian Mbappé responded to a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting on Tuesday he…
England backs coach Borthwick to 2027 Rugby World Cup after dismal Six Nations
LONDON (AP) — A review into England’s worst Six Nations in 50 years backed Steve…
Iran winger Gholizadeh out of World Cup after injury in Polish league
Iran winger Ali Gholizadeh will miss the World Cup in north America after suffering a…
Kansas City is World Cup central, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with 6 games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Of all places, the American Midwest — and Kansas City…
Nadia Comaneci to return to Montreal for 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics
MONTREAL — Retired Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci will be returning to Montreal for the 50-year…
Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in Champions League final
Now for the encore Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Two teams which produced a 5-4…
Seattle to host World Cup games for the 1st time: 5 things to know about the Emerald City
SEATTLE (AP) — Few cities in North America can lay claim to better summer weather…
Wrexham’s Premier League dream is on hold but its global fanbase can keep dreaming
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — There will be no trips to Old Trafford or Anfield. No…
Dutch court ruling averts Eredivisie chaos, backs Dutch FA on ineligible player match
UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — A court ruling Monday seemed to put to bed the possibility…
A North Korean women’s soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play…
Expansion Boston Legacy beat Denver 3-2 for 1st regular-season victory
Bianca St-Georges scored in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy beat the Denver Summit 3-2…
From Brazil’s rainforest to Rio de Janeiro, an all-Indigenous soccer team debuts with victory
MARICA, Brazil (AP) — When Sávio Conrado Mura left his Indigenous village of stilt houses…
Thuram’s goal and Lautaro’s assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party
Marcus Thuram scored one goal. Lautaro Martinez set up another. The two players who have…
Inter Milan wins the Italian league soccer title
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan wins the Italian league soccer title.
Man United beats Liverpool 3-2 and will be back in the Champions League after 2-year absence
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is headed back to the Champions League. A 3-2…
Bonmatí returns and Barcelona beats Bayern to reach 6th straight Women’s Champions League final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Aitana Bonmatí returned from a five-month injury layoff as Barcelona reached…
Swiss soccer league gets surprise champion as Thun seals first title in club’s 128-year history
THUN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss soccer finally got its surprise champion Sunday in unheralded Thun,…
Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute as Whitecaps tie Galaxy 1-1
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps…