National Sports
FIFA sanctions Malaysia for fielding foreign-born players with fake documents
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia after finding documents submitted to naturalize seven foreign-born players were doctored. The players — Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Jon Irazábal Iraurgui, Facundo Tomás Garcés, Rodrigo Julián Holgado, Imanol Javier Machuca, João Vitor Brandão Figueiredo and Hector Alejandro Hevel Serrano — were all born abroad and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turkish soccer leader urges FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey on Friday became the first UEFA member to publicly call for Israel to be suspended from soccer, calling the situation in Gaza “inhumane and unacceptable.” Turkish Football Federation president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu’s letter to international soccer leaders comes as European body UEFA moves toward a vote to suspend Israel, whose men’s team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona loses Raphinha and goalie García to injuries for several weeks
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will be without Raphinha and new goalkeeper Joan García for weeks due to injuries. García has started every game since transferring from Espanyol this summer but has hurt the meniscus in his left knee and will require arthroscopic surgery, the defending La Liga champion said on Friday. Barcelona expects García ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The newest star for the Colorado Buffaloes loves molasses-based treats, drinking straight from the water hose at her ranch and galloping in front of a stadium full of fans. Ralphie VII made her much-anticipated debut last weekend, the year-old, 700-pound ball of bison energy bursting out of her end-zone stall as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson DeChambeau put a charge into the Ryder Cup crowd. Europe has snuffed it out
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Fans who filled the massive grandstands in darkness Friday morning at the Ryder Cup nearly two hours early got what they came to see: Bryson DeChambeau cranked his driver 344 yards just short of the green and the Americans won the opening hole. And thus began perhaps the most anticipated Ryder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Ireland, Aaron Rodgers talks Guinness and NFL international growth
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MAYNOOTH, Ireland (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was dressed in black, appropriately, to field questions about Guinness. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spoke to the international media Friday at a resort hotel where the team is staying ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Can’t avoid the Guinness questions in Ireland, it seems. “I don’t really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup has power to divide – or unite – during fraught and fragile time in the US
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Often sports, at their best, are the purest form of competition. They offer a chance to pick winners and losers in showdowns between rival teams, countries, sometimes even worldviews, in an arena where the games are played for high stakes but, ultimately, not for life and death. This week’s Ryder Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star midfielder Busquets to retire after career having Messi’s back in Barcelona and MLS
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Busquets was a maestro in midfield, the one who recovered the ball, started attacks and delivered that key pass for superstar teammates like Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta to turn into goals in Barcelona’s heyday. The 37-year-old Spanish world champion will soon end his hugely successful career, retiring from soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A soccer team from a fishing village off the Baltic Sea is close to a fairytale league title
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
In a remote fishing village beside the shore of the Baltic Sea, one of the most remarkable achievements in European soccer is close to being realized. “Make the impossible possible” is one of the mantras found on the walls and the PowerPoint slides at tiny Swedish club Mjällby. And that’s exactly what is happening. Mjällby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola says Walker ‘one of the greatest fullbacks ever’ ahead of return to Man City
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Kyle Walker as “one of the greatest fullbacks ever” and ranked him alongside superstars like Cafu and Javier Zanetti ahead of the England defender’s return to Etihad Stadium with Burnley on Saturday. It will be the 35-year-old Walker’s first match against City since leaving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup off to a big start behind Bryson drive and plenty of American noise
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Fans who filled the massive grandstands in darkness Friday morning at the Ryder Cup nearly two hours early got what they came to see: Bryson DeChambeau cranked his driver 344 yards just short of the green and the Americans won the opening hole. And thus began perhaps the most anticipated Ryder ... Read More »
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