Interim Spanish federation head defends 'friend' Villar
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) The new interim head of Spain's football federation defended Angel Maria Villar on Wednesday, saying he'd bet his li...JULY 26, 2017
FA CUP NO MATCHES yesterday
NO MATCHES yesterday
Spain suspends football president Villar after arrest
One week after his arrest in a corruption probe, Angel Maria Villar's three-decade reign of the Spanish Football Federation came to an end...JULY 25, 2017
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Guzan has shutout in 1st MLS game since 2008, Atlanta wins (Jul 21, 2017)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) U.S. national team goalkeeper Brad Guzan had a shutout in his return to Major League Soccer, Hector Villalba scored in...JULY 22, 2017
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London blaze makes US building owners mindful of fire threat
ATLANTA (AP) U.S. building owners should review what materials their structures are built with following a deadly fire in London that showed how flames can quickly cover a high-r...JULY 21, 2017
Pizarro's goal gives Mexico 1-0 win over Honduras
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) With its best players absent, Mexico has been anything but dominant in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.JULY 21, 2017
Pizarro's goal gives Mexico 1-0 win over Honduras
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) A goal by Rodolfo Pizarro just over three minutes into the game was all the offense Mexico could muster but it was en...JULY 21, 2017
Brad Guzan brings a sense of stability to Atlanta United's defensive efforts
After an extensive stint in England, Brad Guzan makes first start in return to MLS vs. Orlando CityJULY 20, 2017
Villar appears before judge after arrest in corruption probe
MADRID (AP) The president of the Spanish Football Federation, his son, and two other officials will appear before a judge on Thursday, two...JULY 20, 2017
Swimming body clears Kuwaiti official for re-election
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Though linked to a bribery case, Kuwaiti official Husain al-Musallam has been cleared to be re-elected unopposed Saturday as the senior vice president of s...JULY 19, 2017
BC-Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Tuesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:JULY 18, 2017
Weekend Sports In Brief
TENNISJULY 17, 2017
Lichaj trying to force way onto US World Cup qualifying team
CLEVELAND (AP) There's plenty of stress for players trying to make the United States World Cup soccer team. Nothing like what Eric Lichaj...JULY 15, 2017
Sports court cuts FIFA ban of World Cup bids inspector
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Court of Arbitration for Sport has cleared former 2018-2022 World Cup bids inspector Harold Mayne-Nicholls to return to football duty.JULY 14, 2017
FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer has died at 72, according to his lawyers
NEW YORK (AP) FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer has died at 72, according to his lawyers.JULY 13, 2017
Mexico coach Osorio banned from Gold Cup for insults
ZURICH (AP) Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been effectively banned from the Gold Cup by FIFA for insulting match officials.JULY 7, 2017
Mexico coach Osorio banned from Gold Cup for insults
ZURICH (AP) Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been effectively banned from the Gold Cup by FIFA for insulting match officials.JULY 7, 2017
Sudan banned by FIFA, CAF throws 3 clubs out of competitions
FIFA said Friday it has suspended the Sudan Football Association because of government interference, leading to three of the country's clubs being thrown out of African competitio...JULY 7, 2017
Platini loses again as Swiss judges uphold 4-year FIFA ban
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Switzerland's supreme court has dismissed an appeal by former FIFA vice president Michel Platini against his four-year ban for financial wrongdoing.JULY 6, 2017
Germany back atop FIFA rankings with Confederations Cup win
ZURICH (AP) Germany leads the FIFA rankings again after the 2014 World Cup winner added the Confederations Cup title on Sunday.JULY 6, 2017
Germany back atop FIFA rankings with Confederations Cup win
ZURICH (AP) Germany leads the FIFA rankings again after the 2014 World Cup winner added the Confederations Cup title on Sunday.JULY 6, 2017
Russia upbeat as Confederations Cup goes off smoothly
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Russia's dress rehearsal for the World Cup is over, and it looks comfortable in the spotlight.JULY 3, 2017
Russia upbeat as Confederations Cup goes off smoothly
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Russia's dress rehearsal for the World Cup is over, and it looks comfortable in the spotlight.JULY 3, 2017
Russia praised for football hosting as doping casts shadow
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Russia won praise on Saturday for a successful World Cup warm-up tournament, though it has faced new questions...JULY 1, 2017
