Soccer

MONCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Mainz continued its push for a place in next year’s Champions League with an accomplished 3-1 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach that lifted it into third place in the Bundesliga on Friday.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The acting head of the Social Security Administration on Friday rescinded and apologized for an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather t

VANCOUVER — Three seasons into his Major League Soccer career, the allure of facing another Canadian club hasn't faded for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali Ahmed.

Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Hamburger SV says it has sold a record 57,000 tickets for its women’s team’s German Cup semifinal against northern rival Werder Bremen.

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts said on Friday he received abusive messages and threats after he kicked Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head last weekend.

Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo.

Soccer great Samuel Eto'o has successfully overturned a move to block him from running for a position on the sport's governing body in Africa.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski is leading Barcelona in scoring. Pedri is in complete command of the midfield, and Lamine Yamal has all the trappings of a generational star.

Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks has a love-hate relationship with social media.