Nottingham Forest signs Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest has signed Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported 15 million pounds ($19…
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US-born Sarina Bolden now a Women’s World Cup star for the Philippines with winning goal
By JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sarina Bolden rose above two defenders and headed the ball toward the goal. New…
Continue Reading Sleek and shiny torch for Paris Olympics unveiled with carbon footprint in mind and a year to go
PARIS (AP) — The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs
By LUKE VARGAS Associated Press HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw against Norway at the…
Continue Reading Colombia coach misses Women’s World Cup win over South Korea, also suspended for Germany match
By ZEKE PALERMO Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Colombia wins its first match of the Women’s World Cup 2-0 over South Korea Tuesday without head…
Continue Reading Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup
By LUKE WINSTEL Associated Press Brisbane, Australia (AP) — Mary Fowler has joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list in a setback for…
Continue Reading Ada Hegerberg does not start Norway’s critical match against Switzerland at Women’s World Cup
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Norway striker and former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg was seen walking back into the tunnel moments before her…
Continue Reading Former Stanford goalkeeper in US players’ hearts at the Women’s World World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith flashed the zipping her lips gesture as she celebrated her second…
Continue Reading Canada aiming for a Tokyo-style run to title at Women’s World Cup
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Canada knows it can overcome an opening-game draw at the Women’s World Cup because…
Continue Reading Philippines shocks co-host New Zealand 1-0 for its first win at the Women’s World Cup
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Philippines made history at its first Women’s World Cup with its first goal and…
Continue Reading Zambia turns to 3rd goalkeeper ahead of Spain at Women’s World Cup
By ZACH ALLEN Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Zambia has played only one Women’s World Cup match, but the Copper Queens are already…
Continue Reading South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes the youngest ever World Cup player at 16 years and 26 days of age
By ABBY HALPIN Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Casey Phair has become the youngest player in soccer World Cup history at the age of 16 years and 26…
Continue Reading US-born Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — South Korea forward Casey Phair on Tuesday became the youngest ever player to appear at the World Cup – just…
Continue Reading Youth coach hopes Women’s World Cup raises soccer’s profile for Maori people in New Zealand
By LUKE VARGAS Associated Press HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand kicked off the Women’s World Cup opener against Norway last week,…
Continue Reading Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in the 11th inning as the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 6-3
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 in 11 innings. Daulton Varsho hit a…
Continue Reading Carlos Santana slugs a pair of 2-run HRs, Pirates go deep 4 times in an 8-4 win over Padres
By KRIS KEEHL Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a pair of two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates went deep four times in an…
Continue Reading Extremist attacks wounded Paris. Here’s why the city turned to the 2024 Olympics to heal
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — For the mayor of Paris, the city’s journey to next year’s Olympic Games included an…
Continue Reading Wainwright’s return goes well for the Cardinals, who rally for a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and then a tying single in the ninth inning against his…
Continue Reading Las Vegas forward Candace Parker undergoes surgery for fracture in her foot
LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker underwent successful surgery on a fracture in her left foot the team announced. Parker has been…
Continue Reading LA Galaxy’s Leagues Cup match with Club León rescheduled for Wednesday after plane problem
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy’s Leagues Cup match with Club León has been pushed back one day to Wednesday night after the Mexican club…
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