South American football ex-boss Figueredo is released
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) A former head of the South American football confederation was released after more than 2 1/2 years in either jail or house arrest.DECEMBER 15, 2017
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Secret recordings emerge as key evidence at FIFA bribe trial
NEW YORK (AP) A turning point in the investigation of soccer's governing body came with a 6 a.m. wake-up call by the FBI to the five-star Miami hotel room of a Brazilian sports m...DECEMBER 7, 2017
Russian skaters dominate at Cup of China
BEIJING (AP) Russian skaters dominated at the Cup of China on Saturday to take the men's and women's titles.NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Ryo, Thompson head field for stacked Toto Japan Classic (Nov 1, 2017)
Eight of the top 10 players in the world, including top-ranked So Yeon Ryu of South Korea and No. 3 Lexi Thompson of the United States, will be among the select field this week at...NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Sentencing latest chapter in FIFA scandal
NEW YORK (AP) The upcoming sentencing of a former Guatemalan judge in a federal court in New York City is the latest chapter in the sprawling corruption scandal that's engulfed F...OCTOBER 25, 2017
House Democrats question safety efforts in youth football
WASHINGTON (AP) After hearing from brain trauma researchers who said playing football at a young age is unsafe even for kids who don't suffer obvious injuries, members of Congres...OCTOBER 17, 2017
FIFA World Rankings List for October
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published for October (last month's rankings in parentheses):OCTOBER 16, 2017
He's out: Bruce Arena resigns as coach of USMNT (VIDEO)
'We didn’t get the job done, and I accept responsibility.'OCTOBER 13, 2017
USA stunned, will miss first World Cup since 1986
How had the United States, a regional power that had made seven straight World Cup appearances, failed to qualify for next year's tournament...OCTOBER 11, 2017
Panama faces United States in World Cup qualifying showdown
The United States may have a population that's 80 times the size of Panama's, but the two countries have an equal chance of moving closer t...OCTOBER 4, 2017
North American Soccer League sues US Soccer Federation
NEW YORK (AP) The North American Soccer League has sued the United States Soccer Federation, saying it has illegally protected the monopoly position of its business partner: Majo...SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Americans drop 2 places in FIFA rankings amid struggles
ZURICH (AP) The United States has dropped two places in the FIFA rankings to No. 28 as it struggles to qualify for the World Cup.SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
US needs at least a point on Tuesday at Honduras
NEW YORK (AP) Gaining at least a point on Tuesday at Honduras is critical for the United States' chances to qualify for an eighth straight...SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Nielsen count: Measuring value of esports tournaments
NEW YORK (AP) Nielsen has launched a competitive gaming branch that will measure the value of esports tournaments, events and streams.AUGUST 17, 2017
