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Switzerland recalls Sanches ahead of World Cup one year after he tore ACL on debut
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland recalled Alvyn Sanches ahead of the World Cup on Thursday,…
Is soccer no longer Italy’s best sport? The Azzurri face World Cup playoff amid others’ success
ROME (AP) — Italy is coming off a record performance at the Winter Olympics. Kimi…
Lens needs a favor from former striker Elye Wahi against PSG in Ligue 1 title race
PARIS (AP) — Lens is wishing for a big performance from club-record signing Elye Wahi…
Whitecaps eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup with loss to Sounders
SPOKANE — The Vancouver Whitecaps are out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after falling 2-1…
Nashville ties Inter Miami 1-1, ousts Messi’s club from CONCACAF Champions Cup
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi got a milestone. And Nashville got…
For 10, it’s 900: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joining Ronaldo in club
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi has reached another milestone, getting his 900th career…
New women’s pro baseball league turns long-held dreams into reality at Red Sox spring home
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Kelsie Whitmore stood near third base at JetBlue Park and…
Premier League teams dominated the first phase of the Champions League. Now only 2 are standing
Eight goals let in by Newcastle. Eight more by Chelsea. Tottenham gave up seven, and…
CAF president defends controversial call to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup title
The president of African soccer’s governing body has defended its integrity and impartiality after Senegal’s…
From NIL deals to retirement at 35: JPMorgan aims to help athletes avoid bad money habits
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Wednesday that it will start building wealth advising…
Lionel Messi to lead Argentina in friendly match against Guatemala ahead of World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi was called up Wednesday for a March 31…
‘It’s been remarkable’: Rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer dazzling for Islanders
Brayden Schenn had seen the highlights. The veteran centre knew all about a peach-fuzzed New…
Senegal slams ‘illegal and deeply unjust’ decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal
Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with…
Newcastle midfielder Tonali injured in Champions League ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoffs
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went off injured against Barcelona in the…
African soccer’s showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two months after the chaotic end to the Africa Cup of…
Argentina pushes forward with bid for men’s Rugby World Cup in South America in 2035
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina is fronting a South American bid to host the men’s…
Iran women’s soccer team returns home after some players sought asylum, Iranian media reports
Iran’s national women’s soccer team has returned to the Islamic Republic after several of the…
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel needs two shoulder operations and fears career might be over
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel fears his career might be…
WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from…
Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — By the time Saki Kumagai scored to make it 3-0 on Wednesday,…
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule
GENEVA (AP) — The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over…
PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May
Scripps Sports is quickly broadening its coverage of pro women’s hockey by adding the PWHL’s…
Turbulent week at Chelsea sees European humiliation and Enzo doubts follow financial scandal
A reputation-harming financial scandal. An early and humiliating Champions League elimination. A star player casting…
African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
GENEVA (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday…