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Judge puts off Napout request for compassionate release
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge put off for two weeks deciding on a request…
South American World Cup qualifiers rescheduled for October
SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA has agreed to move South America’s World Cup qualifiers from September…
New legislation would require companies to bypass encryption
Three Republican senators have introduced legislation that would require smartphone-makers and other tech companies to give…
Pellegrini returns to Spain to coach Real Betis next season
MADRID (AP) — Manuel Pellegrini agreed to coach Real Betis from next season on a two-year…
Leipzig signs South Korean forward Hwang from Salzburg
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig signed South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan in the latest transfer from…
Lee scores late to help Valencia end winless streak in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Young South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in scored in the 89th minute to help…
Soccer player appeals court ruling on obscene gesture
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former UConn soccer player who lost her scholarship after giving the…
8-month wait almost over for resumption of Chinese soccer
An eight-month wait for the new Chinese Super League to start is nearly over, a delay…
Qualifying congestion delays draw for 2022 World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — The tournament draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is set to…
Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The island…
Japan out of 2023 Women’s WCup; Australia-NZ bid favored
TOKYO (AP) — Japan pulled out of bidding to host soccer’s 2023 Women’s World Cup on…
Apple to close 11 stores in response to rising coronavirus cases in several states
Apple will close 11 stores again in response to the surge in coronavirus cases.
Soccer clubs eye bottom line with ticket refund options
Soccer clubs are finding creative ways to stem revenue losses by offering season ticket holders alternatives…
Rio restarts soccer league next to field hospital for COVID
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo and tiny Bangu were to play at…
Spanish league says audiences up by nearly 50% after break
MADRID (AP) — International viewership for Spanish soccer games increased by nearly 50% after they returned…
Country Music Band Lady Antebellum Changes Name to ‘Lady A’ To Avoid Associations With Slavery Era
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Country music band Lady Antebellum is officially changing their name to “Lady A,”…
Brazil withdraws bid to host 2023 Women’s World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil withdrew its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup, arguing…
UConn soccer player loses lawsuit over obscene gesture
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that UConn did nothing wrong when it…
Hungarian league reprimands player for George Floyd shirt
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The Hungarian soccer federation has issued a written reprimand to a player…