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England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

By Ken Maguire

October 26, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club...

Fire midfielder Anton Salétros, right, defends the Red Bulls' Ronald Donkor during the first half on May 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire surpass 50 points for 2nd straight season after rallying for 3-2 win vs. Atlanta United

By Associated Press

October 24, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Anton Salétros had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Fire rally for...

FILE – Seattle Reign midfielder Maddie Mercado follows the action as she runs during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Seattle, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Chicago Stars limited to one shot in 3-1 loss to Seattle Reign, falling to 5-21-2

By Drew Renner

October 18, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Maddie Mercado had two goals, and the visiting Seattle Reign controlled possession in their 3-1...

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding USMNT is tougher than he imagined, but he’s making progress

By Greg Beacham

June 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team...

Mexico’s Julian Quinones celebrates scoring (16) his side’s second goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A soccer match in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

By Carlos Rodriguez

June 24, 2026 at 10:40 p.m.

Mexico's Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, the 40-year-old goalkeeper, entered in the 77th minute, joining Lionel Messi...

Qatar’s Assim Madibo (23) leaves the field after he was issued a red card for fouling Canada’s Ismael Kone, who receives medical attention in the background, during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Qatar’s Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada’s Ismaël Koné at World Cup

By James Robson

June 24, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Qatar player Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke...

United States’ Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great’ and hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game against Turkey

By Greg Beacham

June 24, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates with Pedro Neto after Ronaldo scored his side's third goal during a World Cup Group K match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups with 2 goals in Portugal’s win

By Kristie Rieken

June 23, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his World Cup debut in 2006, and he also...

A fan holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy at a fan festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 11, 2026, during a live broadcast of the match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What to know about World Cup tiebreakers — and how teams can advance to the knockout phase

By James Robson

June 23, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine...

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after a World Cup Group J match against Austria on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s win

By Stephen Hawkins

June 22, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

Argentina's Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, moving two ahead of...

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku, front, and Egypt’s Emam Ashour fight for the ball during the World Cup Group G match in Seattle on June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

French TV disavows female presenter’s barb at Belgium player over leaving World Cup for childbirth

By Associated Press

June 22, 2026 at 8:41 a.m.

French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium...

Algeria fans cheer their team during the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Algeria in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/ Patrick Post)

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

By Dave Skretta

June 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college...

Argentine midfielder Diego Maradona about to score the controversial first goal against England, on June 23, 1986, in Mexico City. At left is England's goalkeeper Peter Shilton and at right is Argentina's Jorge Valdano. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Diego Maradona scores ‘Hand of God’ goal

By Associated Press

June 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

Today is Monday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2026. There are 192 days left...