ISL: Bengaluru FC back on track with 2-0 victory against NorthEast United FC, move up to fourth spot
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(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids are coming off a 2024 season that saw them make the playoffs, while St....
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(Photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images) The New England Revolution and Nashville SC were two of the worst teams in the Eastern...
Austin FC, Sporting Kansas City begin quest to return to playoffs
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Toronto FC's rebuilding project collides with D.C. United's reboot
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) D.C. United haven't made the MLS playoffs in five years. For Toronto FC, it's been four...
Fire aim to turn page in season opener vs. Crew
(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images) Former U.S men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter will lead his new side, the Chicago...
ISL: Searching for late-season form, Punjab FC, and East Bengal FC aim for maximum points and luck, with four games left to play
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): East Bengal FC are set to play Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the...
CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette inks 3-year extension
(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images) CF Montreal midfielder Samuel Piette signed a contract extension on Friday that spans through...
Union acquire M Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis City
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Union acquired midfielder Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis City SC...
Out of the cold, Inter Miami open at home vs. NYCFC
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) After a strong start to their continental campaign, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will...
FC Cincinnati, Red Bulls boast high-priced additions
(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images) For FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls, their performances in 2024 seemed like a...
New-look Atlanta United open at home vs. CF Montreal
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) It could be an entirely different type of show on the field when Atlanta United begin their...
Jamil praises Jamshedpur FC's composure in away win over Mohammedan SC
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Mohammedan SC assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo disappointed after home defeat to Jamshedpur FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Mohammedan SC (MSC) assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo expressed his disappointment...
SheBelieves Cup: USA defeats Colombia 2-0
(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images) Catarina Macario scored her first international goal in nearly three years when the U.S....
Minnesota United, LAFC have high hopes after playoff runs
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MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry
(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids signed defender Keegan Rosenberry to a three-year extension through the...
Deepfakes can ruin lives and livelihoods - would owning the 'rights' to our own faces and voices help?
Not that long ago, the term deepfake wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace, but is also the focus of...
Game of fine margins, crucial points on cards as NorthEast United FC host Bengaluru FC
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], February 20 (ANI): NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) are set to host Bengaluru FC (BFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru...
(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-REAL MADRID VS MANCHESTER CITY
(250220) -- MADRID, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (L) and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrate a goal during the UEFA...
(SP)CROATIA-ZAGREB-MEN-HANDBALL-EHF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-HC ZAGREB VS KOLSTAD HANDBOLD
(250220) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Aleks Kavcic (L) of HC Zagreb shoots during the group phase match between HC Zagreb and...
(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-DORTMUND VS SPORTING CP
(250220) -- DORTMUND, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Borussia Dortmund pose for group photo before the UEFA Champions League...
"It was very hard-fought match": HFC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath after goalless draw against MCFC
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 20 (ANI): Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath commended his players' collective...
ISL: Jamshedpur FC chase to cut down gap at second spot against Mohammedan SC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 20 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC are set to face Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi scores in frigid KC
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) Frigid weather didn't keep Lionel Messi from scoring in Inter Miami's first game of...
Reports: 49ers exploring selling 10 percent stake of franchise
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The San Francisco 49ers are the latest NFL team to explore selling up to 10 percent...
Dynamo sign MF Nico Lodeiro to 1-year deal plus option
(Photo credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images) The Houston Dynamo signed two-time MLS champion Nico Lodeiro to a one-year contract with...
Orlando City, MF Nico Lodeiro decide to part ways
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images) Orlando City and midfielder Nico Lodeiro agreed to part ways Tuesday and mutually terminated...
Nashville SC acquire Swedish M Ahmed Qasem
(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Nashville SC acquired midfielder Ahmed Qasem from top-flight Swedish side IF Elfsborg on...
Dynamo acquire D Michael Halliday from Orlando City
(Photo credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images) The Houston Dynamo acquired defender Michael Halliday from Orlando City SC on Tuesday...
(SP)GERMANY-MUNICH-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-BAYERN MUNICH VS CELTIC FC
(250219) -- MUNICH, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Dayot Upamecano (L) of Bayern Munich and Arne Engels of Celtic FC head for the ball during...
(SP)ITALY-MILAN-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-AC MILAN VS FEYENOORD
(250219) -- MILAN, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez (front L) scores during the UEFA Champions League knockout...
Aizawl debutant Rodriguez leaves leaders Churchill Brothers frustrated with late equaliser
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Inter Miami's CONCACAF opener at K.C. postponed to Wednesday
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have an extra 24 hours to prepare for their season opener....
Crew extend G Patrick Schulte's contract through 2027
(Photo credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) The Columbus Crew signed goalkeeper Patrick Schulte on Monday to a contract extension...
FC Cincinnati acquire Evander from Timbers for $12M
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) FC Cincinnati acquired All-Star Brazilian midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers...
Kane Williamson signs with Middlesex, to represent club in T20 Blast, County Championship
London [UK], February 17 (ANI): Middlesex Cricket on Monday announced the signing of New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson for the...
Mehrajuddin Wadoo urges Mohammedan SC to play with more concentration, competitiveness following loss against East Bengal FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 17 (ANI): Mohammedan SC assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo urged more concentration and competitiveness...
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