Record percentage of big leaguers born outside 50 states
NEW YORK (AP) A record 29.8 percent of major leaguers at the start of the season were born outside the 50 states, topping the previous hig...APRIL 3, 2017
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
US WOMEN'S HOCKEY BOYCOTTMARCH 29, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo says it's harder to win a trophy with Portugal than with Argentina
Ruh roh. Messi fans won't like this.MARCH 16, 2017
CONCACAF and CONMEBOL talking about holding another joint Copa America
Another mega tournament?MARCH 9, 2017
Mexico, Venezuela win on 2nd day of Caribbean Series
MEXICO CITY (AP) C.J. Retherford homered and drove in three runs, Chris Roberson had four hits and Mexico defeated the Dominican Republic 7-2 on Thursday night for its second vic...FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Grotheer claims maiden skeleton WCup win with track records
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) Christopher Grotheer set track records to win his first skeleton World Cup on Saturday.JANUARY 7, 2017
U.S. men to host Jamaica in February friendly in Chattanooga
The U.S. will play Jamaica in an exhibition on Feb. 3 at Chattanooga, Tennessee, a rare game for the Americans on artificial turf.JANUARY 3, 2017
What will happen around Planet Fútbol in 2017? 10 fearless predictions
The year 2017 is upon us, which means it’s time for Grant Wahl’s annual soccer predictions—some of which might actually come true!JANUARY 2, 2017
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car accident when she was 16. But it wasn't until her son suffered a s...JANUARY 1, 2017
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car accident when she was 16. But it wasn't until her son suffered a s...JANUARY 1, 2017
Concussions on the brain: Pushing for more research on women
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Katherine Snedaker says she has had 20 concussions, the first three decades ago from a car accident when she was 16. But it wasn't until her son suffered a s...JANUARY 1, 2017
50 biggest sports moments of 2016
A full list, celebrating the greatest sports moments from this year.Sure, bad things have happened in 2016. You may have even wished, in e-...DECEMBER 30, 2016
5. Lionel Messi falls short again with Argentina at Copa America
The Copa America final will be remembered for the agony Messi endured that night in New Jersey.DECEMBER 28, 2016
Top 10 stories of 2016 around Planet Fútbol
As 2016 comes to an end, we’re left looking back at another memorable year in the world of soccer. Here are the 10 stories that resonated t...DECEMBER 26, 2016
Colombian investigation finds plane ran out of fuel before crashing with soccer team aboard
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) Colombian investigation finds plane ran out of fuel before crashing with soccer team aboard.DECEMBER 26, 2016
FIFA research shows 48-team, 16-group World Cup is most profitable option
The best and most profitable way to expand the World Cup is a 48-team tournament of 16 three-team groups, according to FIFA’s in-house research.DECEMBER 23, 2016
Monday's Sports in Brief
SOCCERDECEMBER 20, 2016
Legendary Chilean soccer club enjoys West Bank homecoming
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) For over a week, Palestinian soccer fans have been enjoying a special Christmas-season present: the first visit by Chilean soccer club Deportivo Palestino...DECEMBER 19, 2016
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Monday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:DECEMBER 19, 2016
Playoff overhaul isn't coming, but MLS must do more to increase regular season value
MLS continues to face the problem of its regular season meaning very little when it comes to the playoffs and is mulling tweaks to mitigate the issue.DECEMBER 16, 2016
USMNT will host Serbia in Arena's first match back as manager
The U.S. men’s national team will take on Serbia in Bruce Arena’s first match since replacing Jurgen Klinsmann as manager.DECEMBER 14, 2016
Turkish interior minister: At least 20 people wounded by an explosion outside soccer stadium in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) Turkish interior minister: At least 20 people wounded by an explosion outside soccer stadium in Istanbul.DECEMBER 10, 2016
Watch Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo score a beauty on his Real Madrid debut
That's one way to make an impression.DECEMBER 9, 2016
Lionel Messi says he will play for Argentina again, ending his international retirement
The Argentina superstar will suit up for his country again.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Watch Neymar score gold medal-winning PK, give Brazil dream finish to Rio 2016
Brazil have their first gold medal in men's soccer, and Neymar is the hero.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
2024 Copa América
The 2024 Copa America is underway in the United States. The defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi are defending their title against the likes of Brazil, Colombia and the United States. Copa America kicked off with Argentina taking on Canada on June 20 and air exclusively on FOX Networks through the final on July 14.
