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War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated March 3 - 9:18 a.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East.
Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament's co-host the United States.
Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation
The Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A on Monday.
Trinity Rodman aggravates back injury late in USWNT's 2-0 win over Argentina in SheBelieves Cup
Jack Williams, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Heaps had a goal and an assist, and Jaedyn Shaw also scored to propel the United States to a sixth straight shutout victory, 2-0 over Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.
President of Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 7:11 a.m. | Save Story
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women's Asian Cup game to South Korea
The Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 5:53 a.m. | Save Story
Iran has opened its Women's Asian Cup soccer tournament under the shadow of war. The Iranian players stood for the anthem in a sombre moment before their 3-0 loss to South Korea. The Koreans dominated the match on Australia's Gold Coast and continually created chances but only led 1-0 at halftime. Iran captain Zahra Ghanbari had to leave the field after a collision before the end of regulation time. Iran next faces tournament host Australia on Thursday. The Iranian squad was already in Australia preparing for the tournament when Israel and the United States launched a major attack on Iran.
Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation
The Associated Press | Posted March 1 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents.
Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday, and Manchester United climbed up to third by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 to boost its pursuit of a return to the Champions League.
Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran
The Associated Press | Posted March 1 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
The Qatar soccer federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.
Homegrown Hezarkhani's debut goal lifts Real Salt Lake by Seattle in home opener
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
If Real Salt Lake's home opener in the club's 22nd season in Major League Soccer is to be believed, the kids are all right.
Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 28 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race on Saturday.
Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Erling Haaland was left out of Manchester City's squad for the Premier League match at Leeds on Saturday after sustaining a "little injury" in training, manager Pep Guardiola said.
Bottom club Wolves shock high-flying Aston Villa at Molineux
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
João Gomes scored his first Premier League goal of the season and Rodrigo Gomes added a second in stoppage time to give bottom club Wolverhampton a shock 2-0 win over high-flying Aston Villa on Friday.
Oristanio's late goal cancels stunning Folorunsho strike as Parma draw with Cagliari
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
Gaetano Oristanio came on at halftime and scored a late equalizer for Parma against Cagliari in a hard-fought 1-1 home draw in Serie A on Friday.
Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday.
16-year-old MLS prodigy Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest American to score in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
Hailed as the MLS' teen soccer sensation, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.
Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami's friendly match in Puerto Rico.
Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:08 a.m. | Save Story
Bodø/Glimt's stunning run as the most unlikely Champions League challenger in recent years now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month.
Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
Marc Levy, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
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."
