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Soccer referees tech extended to announce all VAR decisions in Germany and widen use of bodycams

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fans and television audiences in Germany will get more information on video reviews and footage from body cameras worn by referees in the Bundesliga next season.
Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced YouTube will be among the social media platforms that must ensure account holders are at least 16-years-old from December, reversing a position taken months ago on the popular video-shar
Granit Xhaka completes move to Sunderland from Leverkusen

Granit Xhaka completes move to Sunderland from Leverkusen

Granit Xhaka returned to the Premier League on Wednesday with a move to newly-promoted Sunderland. The former Arsenal captain joined from Bayer Leverkusen and signed a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light.
Bayern Munich signs Liverpool forward Luis Diaz on 4-year deal

Bayern Munich signs Liverpool forward Luis Diaz on 4-year deal

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich signed Liverpool winger Luis Díaz to a four-year contract on Wednesday in the German champion's biggest deal of the offseason so far.
CF Montreal wins Leagues Cup opener by beating Club Leon in penalty kicks

CF Montreal wins Leagues Cup opener by beating Club Leon in penalty kicks

MONTREAL — It took seven rounds of a tense penalty shootout to decide the outcome, but CF Montreal secured a dramatic 7-6 victory over LIGA MX side Club Leon in Tuesday's first match of the 2025 Leagues Cup at Stade Saputo.
Defending champion Brazil's dominant first half secures spot in Copa America Femenina final

Defending champion Brazil's dominant first half secures spot in Copa America Femenina final

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — With three goals in the first half-hour, defending champion Brazil eased past Uruguay 5-1 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America Femenina final for the fifth straight tournament.
Canada coach banned in Olympic drone spying scandal set to resume her career in New Zealand

Canada coach banned in Olympic drone spying scandal set to resume her career in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Canada coach banned for her role in a drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics has been hired as head coach of New Zealand’s only professional women’s team.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has successful back surgery

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has successful back surgery

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen underwent successful back surgery on Tuesday, the club said.

Barcelona honors Kobe Bryant with new jersey bearing brand logo

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish soccer club Barcelona is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant with its second uniform launched Tuesday.
Former Canada coach Bev Priestman returns to coaching with Wellington Phoenix FC

Former Canada coach Bev Priestman returns to coaching with Wellington Phoenix FC

WELLINGTON — Bev Priestman, who lost her job as Canada coach in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal, has been named coach of Wellington Phoenix FC women's team in New Zealand.