World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
Read full article: World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spotThe 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.
Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches
Read full article: Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approachesAs the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisicās scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games.
Belgium blows out United States 5-2 in World Cup warmup that exposes American defenders
Read full article: Belgium blows out United States 5-2 in World Cup warmup that exposes American defendersBelgium blew out the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americansā defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi LukĆ©bakio and one each from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere.
Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World Cup
Read full article: Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World CupRobert Lewandowski and Edin Džeko had a combined 160 goals in 309 national team games going into the World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Kylian MbappĆ© shakes off knee injury and sparks Franceās 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil
Read full article: Kylian MbappĆ© shakes off knee injury and sparks Franceās 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over BrazilFrance forward Kylian MbappĆ© showed no ill effects of his left knee injury when he broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the worldās top teams.
Mikaela Shiffrin holds off Emma Aicher to win record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin holds off Emma Aicher to win record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing titleMikaela Shiffrin secured a record-tying sixth womenās overall World Cup skiing title by holding off a challenge from emerging German rival Emma Aicher in the final race of the season.
WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?
Read full article: WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events ā even if they take place on American soil.
Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East war
Read full article: Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East warUEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been canceled after the widening Middle East war.
WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues
Read full article: WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid duesThe World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending the LA Olympics in 2028.
Iranās sports minister says the country canāt take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
Read full article: Iranās sports minister says the country canāt take part in the World Cup because of US attacksIranās sports and youth minister says the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.
Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
Read full article: Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standingsIn the absence of injured Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, Emma Aicher seized her chance at a World Cup downhill on Friday to cut the American superstarsā leads in the season-long standings.
Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
Read full article: Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspaceIraqās hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the teamās coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates.
President of Iranās soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
Read full article: President of Iranās soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubtThe president of Iranās soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings
Read full article: Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standingsSofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title.
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Read full article: Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominationsThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more.
Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fans
Read full article: Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fansThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will be here in the U.S. before you know it and many soccer fans are gearing up to watch their favorite teams play.
Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left kneeLindsey Vonn is āconfidentā she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.
Von Allmen hands Crans-Montana 2nd Swiss victory in 2 days in last World Cup race before Olympics
Read full article: Von Allmen hands Crans-Montana 2nd Swiss victory in 2 days in last World Cup race before OlympicsWorld champion Franjo von Allmen dominated the last menās World Cup downhill before the Olympics and gave troubled ski resort Crans-Montana a second Swiss victory of the weekend.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Read full article: Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United StatesFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to US
Read full article: Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to USMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
Read full article: Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhillNicol Delago claimed her first World Cup victory in a downhill with 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn in third place for her fifth podium in five downhills this season.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic seasonMikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Read full article: Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World CupSenegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics
Read full article: Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of OlympicsThe big surprise of the World Cup slalom season scored his second win Sunday adding to his fast-rising reputation before the Winter Olympics.
Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin's six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics looming
Read full article: Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin's six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics loomingSwiss skier Camille Rast has ended Mikaela Shiffrinās six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms.
Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire
Read full article: Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fireSwiss skier Camille Rast earned her first career win in a World Cup giant slalom and dedicated her victory to the victims of the fire at a Crans-Montana bar.
Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil
Read full article: Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in BrazilFormer Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos has posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and says he's ārecovering wellā after confirming he had undergone a heart procedure.
Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night raceMikaela Shiffrin has come from behind to win a World Cup night slalom in tough conditions and extend her winning streak in the discipline to six races.
Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
Read full article: Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026Christian Pulisic scored the opener and Christopher Nkunku added two more as AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-0 in Serie A.
U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion ClƩment Noƫl
Read full article: U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion ClƩment NoƫlU.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath has edged out Olympic champion ClƩment Noƫl to claim victory in a World Cup slalom at Alta Badia in Italy.
Sofia Goggia gets overdue World Cup win in super-G and Lindsey Vonn is third
Read full article: Sofia Goggia gets overdue World Cup win in super-G and Lindsey Vonn is thirdSofia Goggia finally got the win her skiing this season deserved in a World Cup super-G on Sunday and Lindsey Vonn was third for the second straight day at French resort Val d'Isere.
Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time list
Read full article: Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time listMarco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day in the Italian Dolomites to race to victory in a World Cup downhill at Val Gardena.
Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Read full article: Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concernsThe International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend.
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Read full article: FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlashFIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teamsā most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic seasonMikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race.
Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalom
Read full article: Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalomSwiss skier Loic Meillard leads the opening run of a World Cup slalom and is in position to claim his second victory of the Olympic season in two days.
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Read full article: Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in SeattleEgypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle thatās expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
Read full article: Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigatorsFIFA president Gianni Infantinoās public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer bodyās ethics investigators.
Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
Read full article: Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup drawPerhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest.
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
Read full article: Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. ParaguayArgentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
Read full article: US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other eventsThe Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.
Shiffrin wins slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the Olympic season
Read full article: Shiffrin wins slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the Olympic seasonAmerican standout Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated a World Cup slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the discipline during the Olympic season.
Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tears
Read full article: Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tearsSwiss ski star Marco Odermatt has started the World Cup super-G season with a Thanksgiving win at Copper Mountain and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde reduced fiancƩe Mikaela Shiffrin to tears by making his comeback after nearly two years out.
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probationCristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game last week for elbowing an Ireland opponent.
First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by Weston
Read full article: First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by WestonThe first official test race on the controversial sliding track being rebuilt for the Milan Cortina Olympics was won by skeleton world champion Matt Weston of Britain.
Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans
Read full article: Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fansThere wonāt be any spectators for the opening races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Read full article: Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visitSoccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabiaās Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Pinheiro Braathen wins slalom to give Brazil its first Alpine skiing World Cup victory
Read full article: Pinheiro Braathen wins slalom to give Brazil its first Alpine skiing World Cup victoryLucas Pinheiro Braathen has won a menās World Cup slalom to give Brazil its first-ever victory in a top-level ski race less than three months before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
US ski star Shiffrin dominates 1st World Cup slalom of Olympic season for career win 102
Read full article: US ski star Shiffrin dominates 1st World Cup slalom of Olympic season for career win 102Mikaela Shiffrin has opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win.
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Read full article: Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying gameCristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected.
Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match
Read full article: Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer matchSoccer players from France and Ukraine joined supporters in a minuteās silence before their match to end a poignant day of commemorations across the city for victims of the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago.
France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
Read full article: France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to IrelandTwo goals from star striker Kylian MbappƩ helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine.
Infantino says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize
Read full article: Infantino says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prizeFIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
Winning now or peaking at the Olympics? How World Cup skiers plan to be at their best in February
Read full article: Winning now or peaking at the Olympics? How World Cup skiers plan to be at their best in FebruaryPaula Moltzan has opened the Alpine skiing World Cup season with her career-best result in giant slalom.
Olympic GS champion Odermatt wins close duel with Schwarz to start World Cup season with victory
Read full article: Olympic GS champion Odermatt wins close duel with Schwarz to start World Cup season with victoryOlympic champion Marco Odermatt held off a challenge by home crowd favorite Marco Schwarz to win the season-opening menās World Cup giant slalom in the Austrian Alps.
Shiffrin takes āmonumental stepā with 4th place as US ski team shines in World Cup opener
Read full article: Shiffrin takes āmonumental stepā with 4th place as US ski team shines in World Cup openerMikaela Shiffrin is very much used to winning World Cup races but could hardly be more pleased with finishing fourth in the season opener.
U.S. defender Carter-Vickers to miss up to 5 months with Achilles injury
Read full article: U.S. defender Carter-Vickers to miss up to 5 months with Achilles injuryU.S. international Cameron Carter-Vickers will be sidelined for at least several months after the Celtic center back sustained an Achilles injury.
Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind success
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind successThe all-time winningest World Cup ski racer and two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is launching a podcast next week.
Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics
Read full article: Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in OlympicsUkraine's top Olympic sliding contender is frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's potential decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Milan-Cortina Games.
Spain tops FIFA men's rankings, Germany set to be among top seeds in World Cup draw
Read full article: Spain tops FIFA men's rankings, Germany set to be among top seeds in World Cup drawSpain still topped the FIFA menās world rankings published Friday that show Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals tournament draw.
Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites
Read full article: Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sitesPresident Donald Trump is threatening to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston.
Miami's Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be 'honor of a lifetime'
Read full article: Miami's Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be 'honor of a lifetime'USA Basketball has announced Erik Spoelstra as the new coach for the men's team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Stunning victory for Faroe Islands keeps World Cup hopes alive; Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia win
Read full article: Stunning victory for Faroe Islands keeps World Cup hopes alive; Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia winTiny Faroe Islands took a big step toward its first World Cup with a stunning 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
Miami's Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say
Read full article: Miami's Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources sayErik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next coach of the U.S. menās basketball team for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries
Read full article: Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuriesAfter two major crashes the last two seasons and a battle with PTSD, American skiing standout Mikaela Shiffrin is entering the upcoming Olympic season on a more positive note.
Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland's soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop star
Read full article: Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland's soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop starSharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasnāt been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week.
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
Read full article: Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdownA soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, initially set for next week in Chicago, has been moved to Florida.
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World Cup
Read full article: Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World CupDonald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino agreed to hold the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. This decision was forged during a conversation at a Club World Cup match.
US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans
Read full article: US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fansThe State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year.
Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season starts
Read full article: Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season startsItās usually not until December or January and after several crashes that the debate over safety in World Cup skiing becomes an annual topic.
Bobsled-skeleton federation not allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics
Read full article: Bobsled-skeleton federation not allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina OlympicsRussian bobsled and skeleton athletes will not compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.