Soccer

AC Milan ruins Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final

AC Milan hasn’t achieved much this season — except when playing city rival Inter Milan . Milan ruined Inter’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.

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Lauren and Jrue Holiday join the North Carolina Courage ownership group

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. women's national team star Lauren Holiday and husband Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League. Lauren Holiday was on the U.S.

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Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami

VANCOUVER — The home team might not be the main attraction for what is expected to be a capacity crowd when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Inter Miami FC Thursday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.

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Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney adds three full-tie assistants to her staff

Canada women's soccer coach Casey Stoney has added Natalie Henderson, Neil Wood and Ian Willcock as full-time members of her coaching staff. The three join performance analyst Yianni Michelis on Stoney's staff.

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Liverpool awaits Arsenal outcome with eyes on Premier League title

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool can clinch the Premier League title on Wednesday night without kicking a ball if second-place Arsenal loses at home to Crystal Palace.

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Ronaldo is rested and returning his attention to an Asian Champions League title

Cristiano Ronaldo has rested and now is returning his attention to winning his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia.

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Thorns get 3 second-half goals to down Gotham 4-1 in the NWSL

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rookie Caiya Hanks had a goal and an assist and the Portland Thorns downed Gotham FC 4-1 Tuesday night in the National Women's Soccer League.

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Sent off against Toronto FC, Salt Lake's Diego Luna has red card rescinded on appeal

Real Salt Lake star midfielder Diego Luna, sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss to visiting Toronto FC, has had the red card rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from Canada Soccer, one from the U.S.

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Man City scores late winner to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and boost Champions League hopes

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola celebrated wildly as Manchester City took a big step toward Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday.

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Barcelona increases Spanish league lead by beating Mallorca 1-0 on Dani Olmo's goal

MADRID (AP) — Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase its Spanish league lead on Tuesday. The home win gave the Catalan club a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, which visits Getafe on Wednesday.

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