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Head coach Marsch brings confidence, character to Canadian soccer team
Jesse Marsch believes it’s a unique Canadian team that he’s leading into the FIFA World…
Luis Lara is eager to reward the Brewers’ faith after signing a $31 million, 7-year contract
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Lara understands the challenges involved in making the big leagues as…
Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near…
Bangladesh secures maiden ODI series win over Australia
MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh secured its first one-day international series win over Australia on…
2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers’ rotation against the Guardians
DETROIT (AP) — Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s…
Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi set for fight on White House lawn for Trump’s UFC birthday
MONTREAL — Aiemann Zahabi is working up a sweat inside the octagon at Tristar Gym,…
Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO — The stage is set for Toronto’s turn as FIFA World Cup host, and…
World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence
GENEVA (AP) — World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch was ousted in a tight presidential…
Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
MILAN (AP) — Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup…
Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Europa League finalist Freiburg is adding to its Japanese contingent by…
The Finals are about moments, and in Game 4 the Knicks had one that’ll last forever
The NBA Finals are about moments. And moments, by definition, are tiny slivers in time.…
Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from…
English cricket has quickly found itself in another mess. Ben Stokes is in the middle of it
English cricket is back in a mess. Having just dealt with a shambolic Ashes tour…
Somali ref Omar Artan barred by US from World Cup picked for PSG-Aston Villa game in UEFA Super Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Somali ref Omar Artan barred by US from World Cup picked…
Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities…
Mboko’s knee injury forces withdrawal from Queen’s Club doubles with Williams
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club lasted…
Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%, singles champions to get $4.8M each
LONDON (AP) — Amid players’ calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday…
Celtic sticks with 74-year-old O’Neill as manager after league-and-cup double in Scotland
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic handed Martin O’Neill a one-year deal on Thursday after the…
Vendee Globe record winner Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after cancer battle
French sailor Charlie Dalin, who won the around-the-world race Vendee Globe in record time last…
Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Morocco replaced two injured players in its World Cup squad…
Wolves fire coach Rob Edwards after relegation from the Premier League
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton fired manager Rob Edwards on Thursday following the team’s relegation…
US hoping Folarin Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woes
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun chose to play for the United States precisely because…
Stadium upgrades in Toronto get positive reviews as biggest World Cup ever set to kick off
Everything about the 2026 World Cup is bigger and different, and the stadium in Toronto…
Blue Jays’ Scherzer happy with health but not with loss after milestone strikeout
TORONTO — A tough season continued for Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter Max Scherzer, who…