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FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup…
Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the…
PGA Tour debutant Ben James takes one-shot lead at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON — Ben James certainly knows how to make a splash. The 23-year-old American had…
Kids’ nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee
SEATTLE (AP) — Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit…
Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers among the stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match
TORONTO (AP) — Cyle Larin’s goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada…
Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
TORONTO — In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for…
Ben James takes lead in Canada in his pro debut
CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Ben James holed a 25-foot eagle putt to start his round…
Clemson receiver Tristan Smith granted temporary injunction for 5th season by South Carolina judge
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith was granted a temporary injunction by…
Mets SS Francisco Lindor could be back by the end of June
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor has started playing simulated games and New York Mets…
Tigers activate reliever Kenley Jansen before start of weekend series against Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers made a series of moves before Friday night’s game…
Spain back at full strength ahead of its World Cup opener against Cape Verde
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup…
Expected to win 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to…
Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone
Ahead of Australia’s opening World Cup match, the Socceroos are celebrating the immigrants on the…
COWs, antennas and FIFA: How telecoms are boosting cellular networks during World Cup
It’s the MVP that herds of fans gathered at the newly branded Toronto Stadium probably…
Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about…
Spurs fans still believe they can overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks to capture 6th NBA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Spurs trail the NBA Finals 3-1, thousands of Knicks fans…
England crush Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup as Wyatt-Hodge’s 105 powers record total
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — England launched its home Women’s Twenty20 World Cup in style by…
Co-host Canada scores late to earn 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first World Cup match ever played in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Co-host Canada scores late to earn 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the…
Defending Grey Cup champion Riders host Rourke, Lions, in opener for both teams
REGINA — The B.C. Lions are going from a bye week to a big test…
The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The final moments in each of the first four games between…
Alanis Morissette shines, Michael Bublé forgets the gig at Canada’s World Cup opener
TORONTO — Alanis Morissette had soccer fans head over feet as she helped kick off…
Seahawks players receive Super Bowl 60 rings to commemorate franchise’s 2nd title
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks players, coaches and other staffers received their championship rings…
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopes at World Cup
Portugal traveled to the United States on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs…
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
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TORONTO — A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has…