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FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule March 19, 2026 - 3:22 PM

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but took no action Thursday on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements.
Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA changes to soccer calendar March 19, 2026 - 8:01 AM

GENEVA (AP) — Asia’s soccer body halted bidding to host its men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035, telling member federations on Thursday it was asked by FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years.
The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason March 18, 2026 - 12:46 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Having set attendance and broadcast viewer records, the World Baseball Classic will return in 2029 or 2030 and at some future point could be moved to midseason, when clubs would be less likely to restrict players.
Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane March 16, 2026 - 8:41 PM

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Two players from the Iranian women’s soccer team have joined a practice session with a professional club in Brisbane in their first publicly-shared appearance since it emerged they had been granted asylum in Australia.
Toronto FC adds storied alumni Jim Brennan and Doneil Henry to its front office March 11, 2026 - 2:21 PM

TORONTO — Toronto FC has added Jim Brennan, the franchise's first-ever signing and captain, and Doneil Henry, its first homegrown player, to its front office.
Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah banned for life by Major League Soccer for gambling on games March 09, 2026 - 3:18 PM

Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches.
Multi-team owner Michele Kang looks to raise the bar for women's soccer on multiple fronts March 09, 2026 - 3:04 AM

Michele Kang knows the question is coming before it is even asked.
Champions League's Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt rises after cash-driven Super League rejected February 27, 2026 - 5:32 AM

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bodø/Glimt is a feelgood soccer story for the ages just as the divisive and cash-driven Super League project finally ended this month. The timing seems richly ironic.
Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them February 27, 2026 - 12:06 AM

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sofia Tepichin was about 30 minutes into her club soccer team practice in October when she spotted a fast-approaching defender. She tapped the ball away and hopped over the defender's outstretched foot, came down awkwardly, and heard a “pop.”
Argentine clubs striking from March 5-8 after AFA chief Tapia faces court summons February 23, 2026 - 8:58 AM

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina clubs have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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