Soccer

Whitecaps take confidence, humility into decisive playoff matchup vs. LAFC

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are one win away from moving on to the next round of the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Nov 7, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps face Los Angeles FC after shutout win

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-13-8, eighth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Los Angeles FC (19-8-7, first in the Conference during the regular season) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m.

Nov 7, 2024 12:17 AM Read more >

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu

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Fan's death overshadows Bayern's win in Champions League as fans refrain from singing

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is mourning the death of a fan who attended the team’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Barcelona's attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona showed its attacking prowess yet again in another big Champions League win.

Nov 6, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >

Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League. Bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa

Barcelona and Inter Milan won again in the Champions League on Wednesday though both former title holders are looking up in the standings toward upstart newcomer Brest.

Nov 6, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

Mikel Arteta angered by two penalty calls in Arsenal loss at Inter

MILAN (AP) — Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday was “very, very difficult to accept” after two penalty decisions went against his team.

Nov 6, 2024 4:31 PM Read more >

Marquinhos says struggling PSG has to 'do things properly' after another Champions League loss

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos lamented the team's inefficiency and inability to “do things properly” after a 2-1 home loss to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday left it last among the four French clubs in the new-look Champions League

Nov 6, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Salzburg win in Champions League is 1st in eight games for Red Bull teams Jürgen Klopp will join

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — The Red Bull family of soccer clubs that will soon be overseen by Jürgen Klopp finally got a first win in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Nov 6, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Aston Villa gives away bizarre penalty for handball to gift Club Brugge the win in Champions League

BRUGGE, Belgium (AP) — Aston Villa's winning run in the Champions League ended after a bizarre penalty incident Wednesday that coach Unai Emery described as the “biggest mistake” he's ever seen in his career.

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