Late Shirokov goal secures deserved Russia win vs. Portugal
Russia captain Roman Shirokov scored the only goal of the game against Portugal.NOVEMBER 14, 2015
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Altidore scores twice as U.S. rolls to 6-1 victory over St. Vincent
The United States wins its first qualifier for the 2018 World Cup.NOVEMBER 14, 2015
Russia's Kulizhnikov wins opening 500 in World Cup event
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Russia's Pavel Kulizhnikov won the opening 500-meter race Friday in a World Cup speedskating event, finishing in 34.11 seconds.NOVEMBER 14, 2015
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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Friday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Five Points: USA start World Cup quest with straightforward test
Opening fixture offers Americans a chance to start Road to Russia with three pointsNOVEMBER 13, 2015
Wenger: I've never asked players to take performance-enhancing drugs
Wenger insists he has never ordered one of his players to take performance-enhancing drugs.NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Vitaly Mutko faces FIFA ethics scrutiny for role in Russian scandal
The FIFA ethics committee will study Vitaly Mutko's role in Russia's doping scandal.NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Changes beckon as USA starts World Cup qualifying
Dempsey omission reflects need for alterations ahead of upcoming matches.NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Portugal gives Ronaldo a rest, calls up newcomers for matches
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is getting a rest from Portugal's national team.NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Blatter advisor claims 'big players' held talks before World Cup vote
Deal to hand Russia 2018 and USA 2022 WCs came in form of "behind-the-curtain talks".OCTOBER 30, 2015
Blatter: USA was to get 2022 World Cup, Russia 2018 in pre-vote deal
Blatter reveals agreement was in place for 2022 and 2018 World Cups before vote.OCTOBER 28, 2015
UEFA confirms seeds ahead of Euro 2016 playoff draw
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Sweden and Ukraine will avoid each other in the playoffs.OCTOBER 14, 2015
UEFA charges Moldova over fans' racist flags at Russia game
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Moldova over crowd issues.OCTOBER 13, 2015
Euro 2016: England finish perfect; Slovakia, Russia qualify
Russia secure Euro berth as Sweden must fight through playoff.OCTOBER 12, 2015
Switzerland book Euro 2016 place; Russia inch closer to qualification
Switzerland book a Euro 2016 spot with a win over San Marino, while Russia took a big step toward Euro qualification.OCTOBER 9, 2015
FIFA willing to cooperate with ongoing investigation into Blatter
FIFA will continue to cooperate throughout the investigation into Sepp Blatter.SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Voynov leaving Kings, returning to Russia in wake of legal troubles
Defenseman Slava Voynov announced Wednesday that he will return home to Russia with his family, leaving the Los Angeles Kings in the wake of...SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Russia starts construction on the most delayed World Cup stadium
Russian authorities insist the stadium will be ready for the World Cup.SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
President of World Chess Federation could run for FIFA president
A millionaire who claims to have met aliens could run for FIFA president.SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Russia revive Euro 2016 hopes with narrow win over Sweden
Dzyuba ended Russia's 11-month wait for a competitive goal, beating Zlatan and Co.SEPTEMBER 5, 2015
Sports minister Mutko takes over Russian football
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has taken over control of the country's FA.SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
France to face Russia at Stade de France in March 2016
France will host Russia in a friendly at the Stade de France in March 2016.SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Russia adds to 2018 World Cup budget following repeated cuts
Russia is reversing a trend of repeated cuts by adding to the 2018 World Cup budget.AUGUST 24, 2015
Chung Mong-Joon announces his bid to run for FIFA presidency
Announcing his bid to run for FIFA president, Chung Mong-Joon pledged to help the governing body clean itself up if he gets elected.AUGUST 17, 2015
Germany opens World Cup title defense with trip to Norway
Holder Germany will open its World Cup title defense against Norway.JULY 26, 2015
