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Paige Greco, Paralympic gold medalist, dies at 28
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco, a Paralympic gold medalist, has died. She…
Nigeria coach claims ‘voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout,…
Unwell Asalanka and Fernando ruled out of tri-series in Pakistan, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka white-ball captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando…
Barcelona to return to Camp Nou with partial capacity for Spanish league game against Athletic
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will be back at the Camp Nou for its Spanish…
A new global rugby competition has been formally launched. Organizers say it can ‘redefine’ the game
Men’s international rugby was given a refresh Monday with the launch of a new, biennial…
Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days…
Rugby takeaways: Ford fantastic for England and Carreras inspires Pumas comeback
LONDON (AP) — England earned a rare win over New Zealand and Argentina staged an…
Congo beats Nigeria in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup intercontinental playoffs
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria…
After offseason uncertainty, Jack Jones comes through again for Dolphins with key OT interception
MADRID (AP) — Last week, it was a key forced fumble. This time, it was…
Canada’s Valerie Maltais earns two silvers at speedskating World Cup
SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian speedskater Valerie Maltais picked up two World Cup silver medals…
Shaw scores in Gotham’s 1-0 win over Pride to reach NWSL championship
Jaedyn Shaw scored with practically the last kick of the game and Gotham beat the…
Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first.…
Jones celebrates in Cristiano Ronaldo style as Dolphins beat Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Jack Jones had a fitting celebration after his overtime interception in the…
England completes perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with 8 wins, 0 goals conceded
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Perfect England is heading to the World Cup with a 100%…
Troy Parrott hat trick as Ireland reaches World Cup playoffs after stunning comeback against Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ireland has kept its World Cup hopes alive with a stunning…
Denmark squad hit by sickness ahead of World Cup qualifier against Scotland
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s national team has been hit by sickness ahead of its…
Pinheiro Braathen wins slalom to give Brazil its first Alpine skiing World Cup victory
LEVI, Finland (AP) — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has boosted Brazil’s hopes for its first ever…
Atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looking a lot different ahead of 1st NFL game in Spain
MADRID (AP) — The scene at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looked a lot different Sunday,…
Gio Reyna passes father for international goals, then gets teased for scoring his first header
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — At first unaware he passed his father in career international goals…
Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months…
Canada announces investment in women’s pro soccer at Northern Super League championship
As the Vancouver Rise lifted the trophy for the first Northern Super League championship, the…
Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer
TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern…
Northern Super League season closes in dramatic fashion with Vancouver comeback win
TORONTO — The curtain closed Saturday on the inaugural Northern Super League season with a…
Evans’ last-second penalty against Japan ends Wales’ 10-match home losing streak
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Jarrod Evans’ last-second penalty lifted Wales past Japan 24-23 and to…