International soccer
Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team World Cup in 2026
Aug. 01, 2022 02:22 AM EDT
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a 48-team...

FIFA picks 2026 World Cup cities, predicts US `No 1 sport'
By Ronald Blum Jun. 16, 2022 09:07 PM EDT

Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named
By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 16, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup
By Summer Ballentine And Ronald Blum Jun. 15, 2022 05:03 PM EDT
The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026
Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada:
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Falcons' Pitts says stadium's new FieldTurf is soft but good
By Charles Odum Jun. 03, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
Will Wilson to quit as US Soccer CEO after 2 1/2 years
Jun. 03, 2022 10:18 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Wilson is quitting as CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the World Cup, making the surprising decision to leave the job after just 2 1/2...

US to host men's and women's Rugby World Cups for first time
By Steve Douglas May. 12, 2022 01:58 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 21
1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21
1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...