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Canada on a roll, looking for fifth straight win at FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup
After watching from the stands as Brazil blanked host Morocco 3-0 at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium…
Babar becomes highest T20 run-scorer as Pakistan hammers South Africa
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Babar Azam broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most runs in men’s…
Turkish soccer federation suspends 149 referees for alleged involvement in betting scandal
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 149 referees and assistant referees…
No. 18 USC’s Jazzy Davidson heads list of potential impact freshmen in women’s college basketball
No. 18 Southern California won’t be lacking star power even as Associated Press 2024-25 player…
Portland Timbers host San Diego FC in Western Conference finals
San Diego FC (19-9-6, first in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Portland…
Jemimah Rodrigues powers India past Australia into Women’s Cricket World Cup final
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Jemimah Rodrigues scored a scintillating century on home soil as…
Rugby Canada says “Mission: Win World Cup” fundraising campaign exceeded its target
Rugby Canada says its “Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025” fundraising campaign exceeded its goal,…
Struggling Juventus hires former Napoli and Italy coach Luciano Spalletti
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus hired Luciano Spalletti as its coach Thursday and tasked the…
Rugby World Cup final still generates a mix of emotions for Canada coach, captain
It’s been a little more than a month since the Women’s Rugby World Cup final,…
Bayern relishing another chance to show its might against Leverkusen in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Indomitable this season, Bayern Munich has another chance to demonstrate its superiority…
Budweiser brewer AB InBev set to replace Heineken as Champions League beer sponsor
GENEVA (AP) — Budweiser brewer AB InBev is set to end Heineken’s three-decade-long run as…
With PSG dropping more points than usual the Ligue 1 title race could be close
PARIS (AP) — With defending champion Paris Saint-Germain dropping more points than usual, French soccer…
PSG forward Désiré Doué faces several weeks out with a thigh tear
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Désiré Doué will be out for at least several…
England forward Michelle Agyemang out for the season with torn ACL
LONDON (AP) — England forward Michelle Agyemang is set to miss the rest of the…
IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host…
Serie A still has no clear front-runner with Napoli and Roma level on top
ROME (AP) — Nearly a quarter of the way through Serie A there’s still no…
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt puts in the work to return to her sport
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt has unearthed a few silver linings in her rehabilitation…
Nathan Ordaz scores easy tap-in in 79th minute to give LAFC a 2-1 win over Austin in MLS playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nathan Ordaz scored an easy tap-in in the 79th minute to…
Flamengo advances to Copa Libertadores final after scoreless draw with Racing Club
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Flamengo is into the Copa Libertadores final after salvaging a…
Emma Sears has a hat trick in a 6-0 USWNT victory over New Zealand
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added twp…
AFC Toronto’s Marko Milanovic named Northern Super League coach of the year
TORONTO — AFC Toronto’s Marko Milanovic has been named coach of the year in the…
Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi scores a hat-trick for Villarreal in Spain’s Copa del Rey
LUCENA — Canadian international Tani Oluwaseyi scored a hat-trick in Villarreal CF’s 6-0 win over…
Wolvaardt’s 169 helps South Africa crush 4-time champion England in Women’s Cricket World Cup semis
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s imposing century helped South Africa crush four-time champion…
Son Heung-Min earning $11.15 million in deal with Los Angeles FC
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min tops Major League Soccer’s summer…