Soccer
Newcastle hopeful striker Alexander Isak can play in crucial season finale
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has made “good progress” and could be…
Barcelona seeks three-peat of Women’s Champions League titles in final against Arsenal
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Barcelona is aiming to complete a three-peat of Women’s Champions League…
Ivan Toney called up by England for first time since Saudi move
Ivan Toney has received his first call-up by England since moving to play his club…
Real Madrid makes Ancelotti’s departure official, calling the coach a ‘true legend’
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid made it official on Friday that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving…
Toluca holds America to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Mexican Clausura final
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Top-seeded Toluca salvaged a 0-0 draw against defending champion America on…
Three months after his release, former Israeli hostage deals with guilt of enjoying everyday life
BOSTON (AP) — Three months after his release from Hamas captivity, Omer Shem Tov stood…
Trump’s Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school’s sports teams
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Some of Harvard’s sports teams would be virtually wiped out by…
River Plate and Boca Juniors ousted from Apertura tournament, face uncertain Club World Cup
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — River Plate and Boca Juniors have been eliminated in the Apertura…
Barcelona extends Raphinha’s contract to 2028 following breakthrough season
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona forward Raphinha signed a contract extension Thursday to stay at…
Heidenheim and Elversberg draw 2-2 in Bundesliga playoff first leg
HEIDENHEIM, Germany (AP) — Two overachieving clubs clashed for a place in the Bundesliga and…
Messi’s favorite goal, a header for Barcelona in 2009 Champions League final, to become work of art
Lionel Messi has revealed his favorite goal, and it wasn’t one of the hundreds he…
Former Football Australia CEO James Johnson named head of Canadian Soccer Business
TORONTO — Canadian Soccer Business and the Canadian Premier League have a new boss and…
French Open 2025: The certainty Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek brought to Paris is missing now
PARIS (AP) — For quite some time, there’s usually been a sense of certainty at…
Pulisic among the US starters to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, last competitive matches before World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Pulisic is among a slew of regular starters who will…
Real Madrid great Luka Modric leaving club after 13 years. Exit to follow Club World Cup
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid and midfielder Luka Modric — the most decorated player in…