Fixing the Faulty Fortunes of American Football
American soccer needs to be re-evaluated at every level.JULY 9, 2018
FIFA MEN'S WORLD CUP
Can Southgate rouse England before Croatia match?
MOSCOW (AP) It's time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own.JULY 9, 2018
The Latest: Croatia bars ex-player from World Cup over video
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 9, 2018
The Latest: US ref Geiger retained for rest of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 9, 2018
Croatia bars former player from World Cup over Ukraine video
MOSCOW (AP) Croatia expelled former player Ognjen Vukojevic from its World Cup delegation on Monday for making a pro-Ukraine video with def...JULY 9, 2018
Foreigner: Martinez could be 1st to win for other nation
MOSCOW (AP) Two wins from becoming the first foreign coach to win a World Cup, Roberto Martinez always will be known as Frankie to his form...JULY 9, 2018
Belgium coach lauds multifunctional midfielder De Bruyne
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) It's not yet clear what role Kevin De Bruyne will play for Belgium in the World Cup semifinal against France.JULY 9, 2018
France goalkeeper Lloris braces for ‘complete’ Belgium team
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was back to his best in the World Cup quarterfinals, and he's going to need to be...JULY 9, 2018
Croatia Bans Former Player After Controversial Video
Croatia bars former player from World Cup over Ukraine video.JULY 9, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Daily life in Russia during the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Visitors to the World Cup have experienced the beauty and geographic diversity of Russia amid warm temperatures and nearly endless daylight. Associated Press photograp...JULY 9, 2018
Set Pieces Key in England's Resurgence
Set pieces have been a thing of beauty for England during their World Cup run.JULY 9, 2018
Qatar Overwhelmed with Crowds in Russia, Rethinking 2022 World Cup Plans
The big numbers of Latin American fans who came to Russia are making 2022 World Cup organizers rethink their own plans for Qatar.JULY 9, 2018
England’s set-piece mastery reaping rewards at World Cup
REPINO, Russia (AP) Forget bending them like Beckham. At this World Cup, it has been a case of teasing them in like Trippier and angling them in like Ashley.JULY 9, 2018
Crowds in Moscow make Qatar rethink 2022 World Cup plans
MOSCOW (AP) The big numbers of Latin American fans who came to Russia are making 2022 World Cup organizers rethink their own plans for Qata...JULY 9, 2018
Spain appoints Luis Enrique as coach
MADRID (AP) Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal to take charge of Spain.JULY 9, 2018
Full Match Replay: Russia vs. Croatia
Russia vs. Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World CupJULY 9, 2018
Column: Without parents’ sacrifices, there’d be no World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) To go with the golden boot, for the World Cup's top scorer, and the best player's golden ball, tournament organ...JULY 9, 2018
Spain hires Luis Enrique as head coach of the national team
MOSCOW (AP) Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has been hired as head coach of Spain's national team.JULY 9, 2018
AP PHOTOS: On stage, Russian drag stars leave fears behind
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) In a modest dressing room, Russian men apply their eye shadow with an expert touch, slide on fishnet stockings o...JULY 9, 2018
A capsule look at the France-Belgium World Cup semifinal
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local):JULY 9, 2018
FIFA fines in World Cup cases can leave priority questioned
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup rulings in FIFA's disciplinary court have not always been easy to comprehend.JULY 8, 2018
England fans celebrate World Cub win over Sweden at IKEA
LONDON (AP) England has to win two more games to bring the World Cup home, but the enthusiasm some soccer fans displayed after their team a...JULY 8, 2018
England fans celebrate World Cup win over Sweden at IKEA
LONDON (AP) England has to win two more games to bring the World Cup home, but the enthusiasm some soccer fans displayed after their team a...JULY 8, 2018
Relive each World Cup semifinalist's path to the Final Four
Croatia, France, England and Belgium find themselves in rare company as the semifinals approachJULY 8, 2018
The Latest: FIFA investigates Croatia player’s Ukraine video
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 8, 2018
