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AFA president Claudio Tapia appears in Buenos Aires court in tax case
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine Football Association boss Claudio Tapia appeared before a Buenos…
Chelsea’s Neto charged by UEFA for pushing ballboy at PSG game
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for…
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the…
Sweden extends coach Graham Potter’s contract ahead of World Cup qualifying playoffs
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Graham Potter was initially hired to get Sweden to the 2026…
Bayern faces a tough Leverkusen test in Bundesliga after a 6-1 win and injury concerns
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich is heading to Bayern Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after…
Caitlin Clark returns from injury to help US rout Senegal in qualifying tournament
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from an injury…
Messi held pointless as Inter Miami and Nashville play to scoreless draw in CONCACAF Champions Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi was held scoreless and Inter Miami and Nashville SC…
Mexico goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tears Achilles and will miss World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing…
Neves and Dembélé return from injury to star as PSG routs Chelsea 5-2 in Champions League
PARIS (AP) — João Neves and Ousmane Dembélé returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain…
Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw
Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City…
Canadian women’s basketball team drops FIBA World Cup qualifying opener to Turkey
ISTANBUL — Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 24 points as Canada erased a 19-point deficit,…
Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0
BODO, Norway (AP) — The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt wrote another chapter Wednesday in…
Orlando City and coach Oscar Pareja are parting ways after 3 losses to open the season
Orlando City and head coach Oscar Pareja have agreed to part ways just three games…
Toronto FC adds storied alumni Jim Brennan and Doneil Henry to its front office
TORONTO — Toronto FC has added Jim Brennan, the franchise’s first-ever signing and captain, and…
Michigan assistant Justin Joyner named Oregon State men’s basketball coach
Oregon State on Wednesday named Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as the Beavers’ new men’s basketball…
Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible”…
Boca Juniors unveils $50M-$60M Bombonera expansion to 80,000 seats
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After River Plate presented a project to roof its Monumental…
NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028
The National Women’s Soccer League will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team…
Pacer Nahid Rana rattles new-look Pakistan to earn Bangladesh big win in 1st ODI
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Fast bowler Nahid Rana grabbed a maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh…
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad…
Ten months after her heart stopped during a game, Angel City’s Savy King returns to the pitch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — That Savy King not only survived a life-threatening on-field cardiac event…
Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran’s national team will be…
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon fined for embellishment
NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has fined Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon for violating…
Mexico grants visas to some Iraq players for World Cup qualifier in Monterrey
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun granting visas to players…