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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...

Today in History: FIFA World Cup held

By Associated Press

July 13, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On July 13, 1930, the first FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring the tiebreaking goal in extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. Argentina won 3-1. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Julián Álvarez 112th-minute goal helps Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 and advance to World Cup semifinals

By Dave Skretta

July 11, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Julián Álvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike...

Jude Bellingham (10) and Harry Kane salute fans after England's 2-1 victory against Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 11, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Justin Setterfield/Getty)

Jude Bellingham’s extra-time goal lifts England past Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

By Alanis Thames

July 11, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway...

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's second goal during a World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP)

World Cup: Lionel Messi and Argentina play upstart Switzerland in a quarterfinal at Arrowhead Stadium

By Dave Skretta

July 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

On one side of the field Saturday will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions,...

Norway's Erling Haaland smiles during a news conference Thursday, July 9, 2026, ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal against England in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Marta Lavandier/AP)

World Cup: It’s England against Norway in the quarterfinals — with all eyes on Erling Haaland

By Tim Reynolds

July 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve...

Bartender Belmiro “Tyler” Barros III at Pressbox in Chicago’s Printers Row neighborhood on July 9, 2026. He grew up in Massachusetts and has family from Cape Verde. The Cape Verde national soccer team performed well during their run in the World Cup. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago man reflects on Cape Verde roots: ‘The world now knows who we are’

By Gregory Royal Pratt

July 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Bartender Belmiro Barros has spent much of his life telling people about his family’s homeland....

Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring Spain's second goal in front of Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens,right, during a World Cup quarterfinal Friday, July 10, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain into World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Belgium

By Greg Beacham

July 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper...

Spectators watch the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Why English-speaking fans are watching Telemundo’s World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

By Tim Reynolds

July 10, 2026 at 7:23 a.m.

Many English speakers in the U.S. are tuning into Spanish broadcasts, even if they don't...

Kylian Mbappé applauds fans after France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals

By Kyle Hightower

July 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career,...

United States’ Christian Pulisic reacts after a challenge during the World Cup game on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

World Cup: US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in 4-1 loss to Belgium

By Ronald Blum

July 9, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to...