International soccer

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...

FIFA wraps second set of visits to potential World Cup hosts
By Tim Booth Nov. 01, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 9
1943 — Bob Hoernschemeyer throws six touchdown passes, an NCAA record for a freshman, to lead Indiana past Nebraska 54-13.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
Oct. 8
1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21...

UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision
By Graham Dunbar Apr. 20, 2021 01:38 PM EDT
FIFA sets late-2021 target to pick 2026 World Cup cities
Jan. 26, 2021 12:15 PM EST
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA set a new target Tuesday of finalizing North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup — if the coronavirus pandemic allows.
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Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports
By Eric Olson Dec. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 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...