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Oregon wide receivers Evan Stewart (7) and Dakorien Moore (1) celebrate Moore's touchdown in the second half against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (Lydia Ely/AP)

No. 2 Oregon overcomes slow start to survive scare from Boise State with 34-27 win

September 5, 2026 at 9:06 p.m.

Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 2 Oregon overcame a slow start to down resilient Boise State 34-27 in the season opener for both teams...

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore warms up before the Peach Bowl against Indiana on Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Big Ten football: QB Dante Moore returns — and No. 2 Oregon is aiming high again

August 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

No. 2 Oregon has its highest preseason ranking ever, just behind top-ranked Ohio State, after reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals last season.

Norway manager Martin Sjögren looks on from the sideline during a Women Euro 2022 match against Austria on July 15, 2022, in Brighton, England. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP file)

Last-place Chicago Stars fire coach Martin Sjögren and name Karina Báez as interim coach for rest of season

August 12, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women’s Soccer League club, the team said Wednesday.

FILE – Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, announces the securing of a bid by Denver to be the 16th team in the league during a news conference, Jan. 30, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

The NWSL will start its season earlier in 2027 because of the World Cup

August 5, 2026 at 10:33 p.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever next year to work around the Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

FILE – Los Angeles FC lead owner Larry Berg gestures during an interviewed at the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber

August 3, 2026 at 10:16 p.m.

Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will be the next commissioner of Major League Soccer, the league announced Monday. He will divest his ownership.

MLS soccer Commissioner Don Garber arrives at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour on Jan. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

MLS Commissioner Don Garber reflects on the World Cup, the league’s growth and stepping down

July 29, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

When the World Cup first came to the United States in 1994, it spurred the creation of Major League Soccer. Now, in the wake of this summer’s tournament, big changes...

FILE -New Zealand goalkeeper Jenny Bindon deflects a ball as she is challenged by England’s Alex Scott, front, during the group B match between New Zealand and England at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

New Zealand’s Tyler Bindon and mom Jenny Bindon are the first mother-son duo to play in the World Cup

June 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When Tyler Bindon came in off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran, he made a bit of history with his mom.

Fans celebrate during the announcement of the United States men’s national soccer team roster on May 26, 2026, in New York, ahead of the FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

A floating pitch, Motley Crue and merch: Fan fests extend the World Cup experience beyond the games

June 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

If those expensive tickets to World Cup matches are out of reach, there are still options to commune with fellow fans while watching the games.

Mallory Swanson, left, reacts with teammate Sophia Smith after scoring her side’s third goal during a group B match at Nice Stadium at the Summer Olympics on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Chicago Stars’ Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT for the 1st time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

May 27, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson, nicknamed Triple Espresso at the 2024 Olympics, were named to the U.S. training camp roster.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup: ‘We have to unite’

April 30, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

By ANNE M. PETERSON VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup...

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