Soccer

Budimir scores 2 as Osasuna beats Granada 2-0. Israeli forward doesn't play over security concerns

OSASUNA, Spain (AP) — A goal in each half from Ante Budimir gave Osasuna a 2-0 win over Granada on Friday in the Spanish league.

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Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams sidelined until early 2024 because of hamstring surgery

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is expected to miss at least three months after a second surgery for a hamstring problem that has limited him to just one game since March. The 24-year-old U.S.

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Christine Sinclair, the all-time international goal-scorer, is retiring from Canada's national team

Christine Sinclair, the top goal-scorer in international soccer, has announced she will retire from the Canadian national team at the end of this season.

Oct 20, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Borussia Dortmund beats Werder Bremen 1-0 thanks to Julian Brandt in his 300th Bundesliga game

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Julian Brandt celebrated his 300th Bundesliga appearance with a goal Friday to lead Borussia Dortmund to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

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Captain Michael Bradley opens up on eve of last game for Toronto FC after 10 seasons

TORONTO — Captain Michael Bradley, on the eve of his last game with Toronto FC, opened up Friday about his love for the city and the club, the debt to his family and his excitement at transitioning to the coaching ranks down the line.

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Toronto FC's final game of the MLS season marks both a beginning and an end

TORONTO — Saturday's regular-season finale against visiting Orlando City represents both a beginning and an end for Toronto FC.

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Canada's Christine Sinclair retiring from international soccer at end of the year

After leading Canada to gold at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021, captain Christine Sinclair came to a realization. "After Tokyo, deep down inside, I knew I didn't want to play in Paris," she said, referencing the 2024 Olympics.

Oct 20, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

Monza forward Alejandro 'Papu' Gomez banned for 2 years after failing doping test with Sevilla

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Monza forward Alejandro “Papu” Gomez has been banned for two years in a doping case stemming from his time at Spanish club Sevilla — possibly ending the 35-year-old player's career.

Oct 20, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

CF Montreal looks to advance to MLS playoffs with road win over Crew on Decision Day

MONTREAL — After the departure of several key players and coach of the year nominee Wilfried Nancy, and a seemingly never-ending injury crisis, the odds were against CF Montreal entering Decision Day occupying a playoff spot.

Oct 20, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

Tonali and Zaniolo available to play for their Premier League teams despite betting probe in Italy

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo will be available to play this weekend for their Premier League clubs despite the Italy internationals being involved in a betting investigation in their home country.

Oct 20, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >