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Soccer The Canadian women, despite an Olympic spying scandal that cost the team its coach and a six-point penalty, have climbed two spots to No. 6 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada’s highest-ever position was No. 4, a ranking it last held in March 2018The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Soccer·ROUNDUP Victory means Brazil great Marta should get the chance to end her glittering international career by competing for gold after being suspended for the quarterfinals and semifinals. U.S. women to play for 5th Olympic gold, first since London 2012The Associated Press · Posted: Aug 06, 2024 8:30 PM EDTContinue Reading

Soccer·Roundup Germany found a stoppage-time goal from substitute Niclas Fullkrug to draw 1-1 with Switzerland on Sunday and ensure the host nation finished top of its group. Scotland fails to advance after loss to HungaryThe Associated Press · Posted: Jun 23, 2024 5:24 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hoursContinue Reading

Soccer·ROUNDUP Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America on Saturday, getting their Group B campaign off to a winning start. Mexico defeats Jamaica, but may have lost their captainContinue Reading

Soccer Claudio Bravo became the oldest player in Copa America history and made four saves to help Chile play Peru to a scoreless draw on Friday night in the tournament opener for both teams. At 41 years, 69 days old, Chilean keeper makes 4 saves in team’s tournament openerThe AssociatedContinue Reading

Soccer Canada’s impressive performance in a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina at Copa America has come at a cost, with Canada Soccer saying one of its players was a victim of online racial abuse following Thursday’s match in Atlanta. Moise Bombito had messages directed at him following Messi tackle atContinue Reading

Soccer Crepeau stands tall, but Argentina blanks gritty Canadians in Copa America debutCanada held top-ranked Argentina scoreless in the first half but conceded a Julian Alvarez goal early in the second, eventually falling 2-0 to the star-studded South Americans in the opening match of Copa America on Thursday. Messi instrumentalContinue Reading

Soccer·ROUNDUP Spain advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy on Thursday in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. England in good shape to move on, Serbia spoils 1st-ever victory for SloveniaJames Robson · The Associated Press · Posted: Jun 20, 2024 11:43 AM EDTContinue Reading

Soccer·ROUNDUP Jamal Musiala scored his second goal of the tournament to help Germany beat Hungary 2-0 on Wednesday and book its spot in the European Championship knockout stage. Albania draws with Croatia; Shaqiri’s stunner helps Switzerland draw with ScotlandThe Associated Press · Posted: Jun 19, 2024 11:17 AM EDT |Continue Reading