Soccer
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...
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...

NFL makes strong push for flag football with eye on Olympics
By Rob Maaddi Jul. 06, 2022 05:33 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 08:45 PM EDT
June 28
1935 — Alf Perry ties a British Open scoring record with a 283 total at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. Perry’s finishes five...

Former Tennessee governor buying majority share of Predators
By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 17, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

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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