World Russia-Ukraine War: What to know as Russians advance on Kyiv By The Associated Press undefined Feb 28, 2022 There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine a…
Bay Area Bay Area could host matches as FIFA selects United bid to host 2026 World Cup Bay City News ServiceUpdated Jun 13, 2018 The Bay Area could host World Cup matches in 2026 after the FIFA Congress selected the “United” bid by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to host the…
Sports Web Only Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox despite no US The Associated Press Apr 25, 2018 NEW YORK — Fox’s World Cup debut will have an American accent, even though the United States failed to qualify for the tournament.
Sports FIFA’s handling of racism case sparks Russia World Cup fears The Associated Press Apr 19, 2018 FIFA’s willingness to prosecute any racism complaints at the World Cup in Russia was questioned by activists Thursday after the governing body…
Sports FIFA keen on expanding World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar 2022 The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is keen on hastening the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 tournam…
Sports Chicago, Minneapolis, Arizona drop World Cup bid, blast FIFA The Associated Press Mar 15, 2018 NEW YORK — Chicago, the home of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out of the North American bid to host the 2026 Wor…
Sports World Cup team doctors to use video to assess concussions The Associated Press Feb 28, 2018 SOCHI, Russia — World Cup teams have been told video replays will be extended to their doctors to assist the diagnosis of injuries, including …
Sports FIFA: Video tech ‘definitely’ at World Cup, finding sponsor By Rob Harris The Associated Press Jan 22, 2018 LONDON — Video replays will be used at the World Cup for the first time and talks are underway with potential sponsor branding to appear when …
Sports Blatter changes mind -- sort of By John Leicester, AP sports columnist Jun 30, 2010 FIFA president Sepp Blatter's apparent U-turn on the possible introduction of technology to help referees should be taken with a pinch of salt…
Sports FIFA blows off calls for replay The Associated Press Jun 29, 2010 JOHANNESBURG -- Tennis does it. Baseball does it. Even American football and hockey do it. So why not soccer, too? After two blown calls at vi…
