Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic
SAMARA, Russia (AP) As Senegal's new generation pursues its own World Cup success, coach Aliou Cisse said there's plenty to work on - and h...JUNE 27, 2018
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The Latest: Kvist to return to World Cup despite broken ribs
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 24, 2018
The Latest: Lovren says Modric deserves highest honors
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 24, 2018
Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Keisuke Honda sat on the bench for 72 minutes, knowing a goal would make him the first Japanese player to score...JUNE 24, 2018
Japan tops Colombia 2-1 in latest World Cup surprise
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Japan did what no other Asian team had ever done at a World Cup - beat a South American squad on the biggest stage in...JUNE 19, 2018
RECAP: Japan stuns Colombia at World Cup
Yuya Osako had a surprise in store for those who gave Japan little chance of competing with Colombia at the World Cup.JUNE 19, 2018
Earthquake back home is impacting Japan in the World Cup
The Japanese national team is fighting a battle both on and off the soccer field.JUNE 18, 2018
Japan team at World Cup troubled by earthquake, hotel alarm
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Word of a deadly earthquake in Japan and an early-morning false alarm at a team hotel have given the country's World C...JUNE 18, 2018
Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Japan won its first match under coach Akira Nishino, scoring four times in the second half in a 4-2 win over Paragu...JUNE 12, 2018
Shin demands improvement after trimming Korean squad to 23
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has trimmed his World Cup squad to 23 and is demanding improvement from the players...JUNE 4, 2018
Record number of Argentine coaches at World Cup
Argentine football is mostly known for producing outstandingly skillful players like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but the country is a t...MAY 31, 2018
Japan and new coach play it safe with 23-man World Cup team
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is relying heavily on veteran players with previous World Cup experience in his 23-man squad for the t...MAY 31, 2018
Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Akira Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to Ghana.MAY 30, 2018
Ethiopia sweeps individual, team races at Bolder Boulder
BOULDER, Colorado (AP) Ethiopia swept the team competition at the 40th annual Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer race on Monday, with Getaneh Tamire winning the men's race and Mamitu Das...MAY 29, 2018
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese football association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018
Sites set for women’s Tournament of Nations
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. women's national team has announced that this summer's Tournament of Nations will be played at stadiums in Kansas, Connecticut and Illinois.MAY 16, 2018
Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31
TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.MAY 15, 2018
Hiroshima beats Kobe 2-0 to extend lead in J-League
TOKYO (AP) Toshihiro Aoyama and Patric scored as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Vissel Kobe 2-0 at home to widen its lead in the J-League on Sunday.MAY 6, 2018
FC Tokyo beats Kawasaki 2-0 to close gap on J-League leaders
TOKYO (AP) Kento Hashimoto and Masato Morishige scored as FC Tokyo beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 away on Saturday to move within five points of J-League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima.MAY 5, 2018
2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar
SAO PAULO (AP) The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America.MAY 4, 2018
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Patric scores winner as Hiroshima beats Kawasaki in J-League
KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian striker Patric scored a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away on Saturday to claim top spot in the J-League.MARCH 31, 2018
