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Despite poor start to MLS season, CF Montreal holding heads high
MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s annual season-opening road trip has become a recurring headache for the…
Saudi Pro League tries to maintain its schedule despite regional conflicts
ABHA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Saudi Pro League is trying to carry on with…
Premier League ready? Wrexham takes on world champion Chelsea in the FA Cup
Next up for Wrexham is world champion Chelsea. While a place in the quarterfinals of…
Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil
MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan flag was stitched on the right side of Omar López’s…
Wilkie among headliners looking to lead Canada through successful Paralympic Games
To Natalie Wilkie, the constant chase in the life of an athlete is but an…
PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers
Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping…
Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster
This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is…
India edges England in high-scoring thriller to reach T20 World Cup final
MUMBAI, India (AP) — India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England…
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for…
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco pushed back from March to the summer
CAIRO (AP) — The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was moved to the summer on…
Toronto FC bolsters defence by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic
TORONTO — One day after introducing star striker Josh Sargent, Toronto FC looked to its…
Farrell backs scrumhalf Gibson-Park as a perfect fit before his 50th Ireland test
Antoine Dupont deserves to be hailed far and wide in Andy Farrell’s opinion. As for…
Another difficult night for Iran in 4-0 loss to Australia at Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — After the anthems were sung and the pre-game formalities it…
Same old problems for Marseille despite a new coach as another trophyless season looms
PARIS (AP) — New coach. Same old story for Marseille. Wednesday night’s French Cup defeat…
Malaysia loses appeal against FIFA in case of fake documents to recruit foreign players
GENEVA (AP) — The Malaysian Football Association lost its appeal on Thursday against a FIFA…
From silence to song: Iran team’s anthem shift in Australia at soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s soccer team sang and saluted as its…
Tunisia cleared by FIFA to pick Rani Khedira, brother of former Germany star Sami, for World Cup
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has been cleared by FIFA to select Rani Khedira, a…
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain…
Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — She was a two-time state champion in high school coming out…
Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States…
Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran…
Ally Sentnor’s goal lifts the U.S. past Canada at SheBelieves Cup in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Another loss to the powerful U.S. women, but Canada put on a better…
Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security protocols
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security…
Caicedo scored and Colombia downs Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Linda Caicedo scored the lone goal in the second half and…