BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Friday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:JUNE 16, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
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Swiss prosecutors confirm about 25 FIFA investigations
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) About 25 separate investigations of suspected corruption linked to FIFA and World Cup bidding are being led by federal prosecutors in Switzerland, the...JUNE 16, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Swiss prosecutors confirm 25 investigations linked to FIFA
BERN, Switzerland (AP) The office of Switzerland's attorney general says it is leading 25 separate investigations of suspected corruption linked to FIFA and World Cup bidding.JUNE 16, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Judge: No diplomas for 6 US Merchant Marine Academy athletes
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) A judge says six players on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy soccer team can participate in weekend graduation ceremonies, but will not receive diplomas.JUNE 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Ex-banker pleads guilty to US charge in FIFA probe
NEW YORK (AP) A former Swiss banker told a U.S. judge on Thursday that he managed a web of fraudulent bank accounts that concealed bribes in the sprawling scandal engulfing FIFA,...JUNE 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
5 things to know about Chile at the Confederations Cup
Here's what you should know about La Roja.JUNE 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Correction: Merchant Marine Academy-Soccer Team story
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (AP) In a story June 13 about an investigation of the soccer team at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, The Associated Press erroneously reported the location of...JUNE 14, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets FIFA's Gianni Infantino
BEIJING (AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday amid speculation that China could be planning to bid for a future World Cup.JUNE 14, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets FIFA's Gianni Infantino
BEIJING (AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid speculation that China could be planning to bid for a future World Cup.JUNE 14, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Workers on World Cup construction sites face abuse
MOSCOW (AP) Workers building stadiums for next year's World Cup in Russia have faced repeated abuses and routinely gone unpaid for several...JUNE 14, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Palestine soccer leaders appeal to CAS over FIFA ruling
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Palestine soccer association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision to delay a ruling on the dispute over the p...JUNE 13, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Australia set to bid for 2023 Women's World Cup
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) Australia is set to enter the bidding for the 2023 Women's World Cup, with the government committing to fund the campaign despite a heavy backlash from a...JUNE 13, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Oasis song tribute planned ahead of France-England friendly
PARIS (AP) France and England players will walk out to the sound of ''Don't Look Back in Anger'' from Oasis for Tuesday's friendly at Stade de France in a tribute to victims of t...JUNE 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Russian stadiums readying to host Confederations Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Confederations Cup is heading to unfamiliar territory in Russia, a country that will be hosting its first major multi-city...JUNE 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
SKorea leader proposes Asian nations co-host 2030 World Cup
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea's new liberal president has offered to co-host the 2030 World Cup with rival North Korea and other Nor...JUNE 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Iran targets World Cup spot; China and Qatar target survival
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Iran could become just the second team to advance through qualifying for the 2018 World Cup - after Brazil - while...JUNE 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Iran targets World Cup spot; China and Qatar target survival
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Iran could become just the second team to advance through qualifying for the 2018 World Cup - after Brazil - while...JUNE 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA removes Qatari match officials due to diplomatic crisis
FIFA has waded into the escalating Gulf diplomatic crisis by removing a Qatari referee from a 2018 World Cup qualifier following a request from the United Arab Emirates.JUNE 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Russia, FIFA reach last-gasp TV deal for Confederations Cup
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA said Sunday it has reached a TV rights deal with Russian broadcasters for the Confederations Cup just six days before the...JUNE 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Russia, FIFA reach last-gasp TV deal for Confederations Cup
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA says it has reached a TV rights deal with Russian broadcasters for the Confederations Cup just six days before the tournament kicks off.JUNE 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Saudis apologize after minute's silence snub in Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) The Saudi Arabian soccer federation has apologized after its players declined to participate in a minute's silenc...JUNE 9, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA's Confederations Cup has uncertain future after Russia
GENEVA (AP) The Confederations Cup soccer tournament might have some fans around the world. If so, they should enjoy this one in Russia wh...JUNE 9, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
Saudis apologize after minute's silence snub in Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has apologized for ''any offense caused'' after its players declined to par...JUNE 9, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
