September 3, 2015 2018 World Cup qualifier: Australia 5, Bangladesh 0 PERTH, Australia (AP) Australia scored four times in the opening half hour before going on to beat Bangladesh 5-0 on Thursday in an Asian confederation qualifying match for the 2018 World Cup.
September 3, 2015 Derby's American owners sell to 'Candy Crush' entrepreneur DERBY, England (AP) Derby's American owners have sold the English second-tier club to a local businessman who made a fortune through the ''Candy Crush Saga'' mobile game.
September 3, 2015 American owners of English football club Derby sell up DERBY, England (AP) Derby's American owners have sold the English second-tier club to a local businessman.
September 3, 2015 Toure missing as Ivory Coast launches African title defense CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Ivory Coast begins the defense of its African title this weekend without Yaya Toure after the team captain asked not to be selected while he considers his international future.
September 3, 2015 Soccer players suspended for a game after blackface incident SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Five members of the women's soccer team at a private Christian university in Washington state were suspended for one match Wednesday after a social media post surfaced showing them dressed in blackface and afro wigs.
September 3, 2015 Chung says AFC broke election rules ahead of FIFA vote SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korean billionaire Chung Mong-joon has accused the Asian Football Confederation of breaking electoral and ethical rules by lobbying for rival candidate Michel Platini in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.
September 3, 2015 FIFA World Rankings List ZURICH (AP) FIFA world rankings published Thursday (August position in parentheses):
September 3, 2015 Chile rises in top 10 of FIFA rankings led by Argentina ZURICH (AP) Copa America winner Chile rises two places to No. 8 in the FIFA rankings still led by Argentina.
September 3, 2015 Germany midfielder Marco Reus breaks toe in left foot FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out of Germany's European Championship qualifiers against Poland and Scotland after breaking his big toe in his left foot.
September 2, 2015 Transfer window: Club rifts, failed moves, record spend LONDON (AP) A record $1.3 billion was spent by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window.