Qatar's unifying World Cup vision erodes as nations cut ties
Qatar launched its bid for the 2022 World Cup with a powerful vision that soccer could unite the Middle East.JUNE 6, 2017
GOLD CUP NO MATCHES yesterday
NO MATCHES yesterday
Former Guatemalan judge pleads guilty in FIFA soccer probe
NEW YORK (AP) A former Guatemalan judge pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and conspiracy in the global soccer corruption probe, admitting that he accepted bribes from a company...JUNE 2, 2017
Russia ranked 63 by FIFA for Confederations Cup; Brazil top
ZURICH (AP) Confederations Cup host Russia dropped two places to No. 63 team in the new FIFA rankings on Thursday.JUNE 1, 2017
FIFA World Rankings List for June
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month's rankings in parentheses):JUNE 1, 2017
Athletes encounter visa issues for Prefontaine meet
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Some 10 athletes, including 2015 world champion hurdler Sergey Shubenkov, encountered issues with obtaining visas to compete in the Prefontaine Classic track me...MAY 27, 2017
Bahrain bars Human Rights Watch staffer from FIFA event
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A Human Rights Watch activist said Wednesday that Bahrain has barred him from entering the tiny island nation for the annual FIFA congress as the...MAY 10, 2017
Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized.MAY 9, 2017
Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim
ZURICH (AP) Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim.APRIL 30, 2017
Thursday's Sports in Brief
NFL DRAFTAPRIL 28, 2017
Friday's Sports in Brief
DORTMUND ATTACKAPRIL 22, 2017
US women remain unbeaten at worlds, beat Finland 5-3
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) In their final game before the start of single-elimination play, Hannah Brandt and her American teammates faced a stern challenge at the women's hockey world...APRIL 4, 2017
US women's hockey agreement could have far-reaching impact
Cammi Granato's biggest victory in hockey came 12 years after she retired.MARCH 30, 2017
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 EDT:MARCH 27, 2017
Bruce Arena thinks Jurgen Klinsmann did a good job recruiting players to USMNT
Arena spoke to "The Herd" ahead of Friday’s huge USMNT qualifier.MARCH 24, 2017
Ireland-trained Sizing John wins Gold Cup
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) Ten years after winning the Grand National, jockey Robbie Power won the equally-prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup when Sizing John galloped to victory on F...MARCH 17, 2017
Confederations Cup playoff between USA-Mexico moved to Oct. 10
The playoff game between the United States and Mexico for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup berth will be played Oct. 10 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.MARCH 16, 2017
The groups and schedule for the 2017 Gold Cup are set as USA, Mexico learn path to title
The U.S. and Mexico are set for a title collision.MARCH 7, 2017
Race favorite Thistlecrack out of Cheltenham Gold Cup
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) Thistlecrack, the favorite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, will miss the race because of a leg injury.FEBRUARY 21, 2017
The 2017 Gold Cup final will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
The 68,500-seat venue will host the confederation's biggest match.FEBRUARY 1, 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
Atlanta United signs U.S. fullback Greg Garza on loan from Tijuana
Atlanta United added another piece to its roster puzzle Friday, acquiring U.S. national team left back Greg Garza on loan from Liga MX’s Club Tijuana.DECEMBER 23, 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
