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Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a member of its golden generation, dies at age 96
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a Uruguayan who won four European…
Mukhtar’s 51st-minute strike lifts Nashville SC past Club América into first semifinals
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nashville SC defeated Club America 1-0 on Hany Mukhtar ‘s second-half…
USWNT gets a sneak peek at the grass installed at Lumen for the World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. women’s national team is getting a sneak peek at the…
Raphinha criticizes referees after Barcelona’s Champions League elimination, says club was ‘robbed’
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona forward Raphinha criticized the refereeing after Barcelona’s elimination against Atletico Madrid…
Mexico to unveil partial World Cup roster of Liga MX players
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico next week will announce which Liga MX players will join…
Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s mayor is putting his city’s name in the running for an expansion…
Hugo Ekitike injury looks ‘really bad’ in potential blow for Liverpool and France
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the first…
Gillies scores twice as short-handed Canada beats South Korea 3-1 in FIFA Series
CUIABÁ — Vanessa Gilles scored two second-half goals to lead short-handed Canada to a 3-1…
Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director 2 months before World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation…
England beats Spain again, winning 1-0 in Women’s World Cup qualifier
LONDON (AP) — England came out on top again in its latest clash with Spain,…
New trial over Diego Maradona’s death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence…
Italy to host a Wimbledon tuneup on grass starting in 2028. It could be played on the San Siro field
ROME (AP) — The ATP Finals. The Davis Cup Finals. And now a Wimbledon tuneup…
Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, only 4 months after leading team to MLS Cup title
MIAMI (AP) — Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says league is looking to play overseas in 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — As the WNBA is racing through free agency, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert…
Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90
PARIS (AP) — Jean-Pierre Escalettes, a former president of the French Football Federation, has died.…
Three-time World Cup finalist the Netherlands faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer’s greatest prize? The Dutch are…
Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador?
Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global…
US familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey in World Cup Group D
The United States is familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey heading into their World Cup…
In Miami, soccer balls are turned into one-of-a-kind art as World Cup nears
MIAMI (AP) — Lili Cantero thinks of soccer as family. The artist from Paraguay —…
After a 23-year gap, Prince Harry is set to attend another rugby match in Sydney
SYDNEY (AP) — Prince Harry was at Sydney’s Olympic stadium 23 years ago when England…
Ghana turns to veteran Carlos Queiroz as coach just weeks out from World Cup
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — World Cup-bound Ghana appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new men’s national…
CF Montréal exec Saputo says he didn’t want to make rash decision in Donadel firing
MONTREAL — CF Montréal executive Luca Saputo says he didn’t want to make a rash…
Yamal channels LeBron and Neymar as Barcelona eyes Champions League comeback
MADRID (AP) — Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he…
Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
Russian swimmers, divers and water polo players will be allowed to compete without restrictions and…