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Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada handed 12-match suspension for throwing punch in 2nd-tier game in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Zaragoza’s Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was given a 12-match suspension for punching…
This year’s World Cup games could be sizzling. Here’s what’s being done to prepare for extreme heat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As global temperatures rise, extreme heat could threaten athletes, fans, workers…
FIFA to pay out $100M in extra cash to help cover World Cup teams’ costs in North America
FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams…
FIFA in talks about requiring soccer clubs to field at least one homegrown young player in games
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — FIFA has opened talks about requiring all professional teams to…
England, Chelsea defender Millie Bright retires from soccer because of injuries
LONDON (AP) — Former England defender Millie Bright announced her retirement from soccer with immediate…
FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Rules for showing red cards to players at the World…
Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
An Afghanistan women’s refugee team has been granted eligibility for international competitions, some five years…
FIFA enacts new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds
FIFA has tweaked World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended…
World Cup host city Vancouver risks losing its Major League Soccer club Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — World Cup host Vancouver is at risk of losing its…
Los Angeles Sparks hire Stacy Johns as president
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks hired Stacy Johns as president on…
Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport over five years
Freestyle Canada chief executive officer Peter Judge faced a choice between his organization running a…
Watching PSG-Bayern thriller from stands ‘no fun’ for suspended coach Kompany
PARIS (AP) — Vincent Kompany might have been the only spectator in the Parc des…
Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg
PARIS (AP) — Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain trailed early, led by three goals and ultimately held…
Minister says B.C. government won’t buy Whitecaps, but will help MLS team cut costs
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government said it is working with the Vancouver Whitecaps to help…
Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball
In her ideal world, Olivia Pichardo would just play ball and not take attention away…
Representatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Representatives from Iran’s soccer federation were not present Tuesday at…
Lookman a doubt for Atletico ahead of Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Eze set to return
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid could be without striker Ademola Lookman when it takes on…
Canada to end domestic women’s rugby series against top-ranked England in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Canada’s women’s rugby team will close out a domestic series against top-ranked England…
LIV Golf and Louisiana officials postpone the tour’s New Orleans event
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LIV Golf said Tuesday it was working with Louisiana state officials…
Toronto World Cup seats off FIFA resale site while it retools for price cap law
TORONTO — FIFA’s marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for…
Germany delays its World Cup squad reveal by 9 days to give injured players more time
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has postponed its World Cup squad announcement by nine days to…
17-year-old sensation Gilberto Mora could make World Cup history for Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Seventeen-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora could become the youngest Mexican player to…
Los Angeles-based owners of Swiss soccer club offer to sell after fans’ forceful protest
GENEVA (AP) — Los Angeles FC offered to sell struggling Swiss club Grasshopper on Tuesday…
Soccer match official arrested for alleged assault while in Britain for a game
LONDON (AP) — A soccer match official who was a potential pick to work at…