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Fillier motivated to transform re-tooled Sirens into PWHL contenders after 2 last-place finishes
If Sarah Fillier’s aspirations involve her becoming the best women’s hockey player in the world,…
Fillier motivated to transform re-tooled Sirens into PWHL contenders after 2 last-place finishes
If Sarah Fillier’s aspirations involve her becoming the best women’s hockey player in the world,…
UN urges all nations to observe a truce during the Winter Olympics in Italy
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday urged all nations to observe…
Guadalajara and Monterrey to host 2026 World Cup playoff tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament…
In wake of Venezuela win, Canadian men climb one spot in No. 27 in new FIFA rankings
Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating…
India delays climate pledge, pressures rich nations on funding at UN climate talks
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — India is unlikely to submit its climate pledge before the end…
Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at ‘ineffective’ global body
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the…
Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy
Defender Naomi Girma was named to the United States roster on Wednesday for a pair…
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles…
Josh Allen, Bills face challenge against Texans’ top-ranked defense on Thursday night
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen had one of the best games of his career last…
A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — For more than two decades, Susan Bushby, a 70-year-old housekeeper from…
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union rolled out a new defense package on Wednesday to…
The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill forcing the Justice…
New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia
ZURICH (AP) — The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including…
Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women’s basketball league Project B
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced that she would join Project B, the new…
Railway project in the Amazon raises questions over Brazil’s efforts to stop deforestation
SAO PAULO (AP) — As Brazil seeks to boost its environmental credentials by hosting the…
German leader downplays the impact of remarks about Brazil after drawing strong criticism
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday downplayed the impact of remarks he made…
Myanmar’s military says it has raided a second major online scam center
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a…
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who’s paid any attention over the…
World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year’s tournament
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be…
Veteran players say PWHL has changed their minds and their hockey
Playing hockey for a living has changed the way some women in the Professional Women’s…
Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica coach after 0-0 draw with Curaçao
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The former England manager Steve McClaren quit as Jamaica coach after…
2026 World Cup: Instant classic goals send wild and weird Scotland through after 28-year wait
Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a…
Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich world to do more against climate disasters
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In South Africa ’s oldest township, volunteers in wetsuits jump into the…