Soccer

BERLIN (AP) — When Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, it unleashed an unexpected burst of national pride across the country. For many Germans, it was the first time they felt they could wave the flag unburdened by the country’s dark past.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen on Tuesday to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong , who was cut from the European Championship squad because of an ankle injury.

TORONTO — The father of a 15-year-old Ontario boy who was killed by a 200-pound soccer net says he is honoured that a new provincial law is named for his son, though he would trade everything to be oblivious to the dangers of such nets and have his s

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Sixteen-year-old Bolivia midfielder Moisés Paniagua will miss the Copa América in the United States because he doesn't have permission to travel from one of his parents.

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the European Championship after failing to recover from an ankle injury , dealing a blow to the team's chances.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski were in doubt for the European Championship after they were injured as Poland beat Turkey 2-1 in a warmup on Monday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California socialite was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago.

BARRIE, Ont. — Canadian international defender Doneil Henry is adding sideline duties to his role as sporting director of League1 Ontario's Simcoe County Rovers.

Even coach Bev Priestman acknowledges the Canadian national team lost its way last year. Two years after winning Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, the Canadians were humbled by a poor performance at last summer's Women's World Cup.

TORONTO — Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. That's because there will be an almost seven-week delay between the first and second legs of the soccer cup semifinals.