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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…
FIBA Women’s World Cup field is set with Italy, Hungary ending long droughts
The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup field is set with the final 11 teams getting…
Guardiola says ‘everybody wants to fire me’ after Man City’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester…
UK government to take ‘further steps’ against Abramovich for failing to hand over money from Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Tuesday it will take “further steps” to ensure…
After a ‘Champions of the World’ banner, PSG’s surge sinks Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
So much for being champions of the world. Chelsea played more like also-rans than world…
Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City…
Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada’s Olympic hockey team
CALGARY — Doug Armstrong will not return as general manager of Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey…
Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit are set to play at Citi Field in July
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League is coming to New York City.…
Argentina’s last big World Cup tune-up vanishes and leaves Scaloni’s squad untested vs Europe
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Three months before its World Cup defense, Argentina lost a…
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw voices safety concerns about World Cup
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has raised concerns about safety at…
French teams Toulouse and Lorient will have disability pictograms on their jerseys
PARIS (AP) — Instead of having names on their jerseys, soccer players from Toulouse and…
Toronto FC agrees to contract extension with winger Daniel Salloi through 2027 season
TORONTO — Toronto FC agreed to a one-year contract extension with winger Daniel Salloi that…
Adams, Wright and Luna will miss US friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal while Reyna makes roster
Gio Reyna remains welcome on the U.S. national team despite a lack of club playing…