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Canada Soccer disciplines another 14 staff members after Olympic drone scandal
Canada Soccer has disciplined 14 coaches and administrative staff in the wake of the Paris…
Substitute Pickett nets winner for Pride in 2-1 away win over Wave
Substitute Carson Pickett scored the winner in the 54th minute and the Orlando Pride beat…
Jaedyn Shaw has struggled this year. Her trade to Gotham might be a new chapter
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — It’s been a whirlwind year for Gotham midfielder Jaedyn Shaw. When…
B.C. Lions to play two home games in Kelowna next season as Vancouver hosts World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will play two games in Kelowna and hold a pre-season…
New Orleans may be sinking but Tragically Hip high on the Canadian women’s rugby team
The Tragically Hip guitarist Rob Baker has added his voice to those behind the Canadian…
Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll as Miami looks to climb the MLS standings
TORONTO — Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll, continuing his assault on the…
Messi’s visit to Toronto makes for scarce — and expensive — tickets at BMO Field
TORONTO — Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio laughed when asked whether he was getting more…
Harry Kane scores his 100th goal for Bayern in 104th game in win over Bremen
MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane scored his 99th and 100th goals for Bayern Munich in…
Trump swings by the Ryder Cup, soaking up fans’ love after vowing revenge on more of his enemies
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — President Donald Trump started Friday by warning that more of his…
England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — England win so routinely that one third of its Women’s Rugby World…
Toronto FC coach pays tribute to retiring Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets
TORONTO — Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser paid tribute to Sergio Busquets on Friday after…
Brazil’s ski star has two aims for the new season: top the podium — and learn his national anthem
MILAN (AP) — Brazilian ski star Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has already shown the world he…
FIFA sanctions Malaysia for fielding foreign-born players with fake documents
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has fined the Football Association of Malaysia $438,000 for fake documents…
Turkish soccer leader urges FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey on Friday became the first UEFA member to publicly call for…
Star midfielder Busquets to retire after career having Messi’s back in Barcelona and MLS
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Busquets was a maestro in midfield, the one who recovered…
A soccer team from a fishing village off the Baltic Sea is close to a fairytale league title
In a remote fishing village beside the shore of the Baltic Sea, one of the…
Rugby community hopes Canada’s World Cup run inspires future players
VANCOUVER — Tears rolled down Charity Williams’ cheeks as she watched Canada’s women’s rugby team…
England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — England win so routinely that one third of its Women’s Rugby World…
Messi leads Inter Miami against Toronto
Inter Miami CF (16-6-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto FC (5-13-12, 11th in…
San Jose Earthquakes bring losing streak into matchup with San Diego FC
San Jose Earthquakes (9-14-8, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Diego FC (17-8-6, first…
Minnesota United takes road win streak into game with the Colorado Rapids
Minnesota United FC (15-7-9, third in the Western Conference) vs. Colorado Rapids (11-14-6, ninth in…
Seattle Sounders take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference matchup
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (16-6-8, second in the Western Conference) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (12-9-9, sixth…
India hoping for fourth time lucky while hosting the Women’s Cricket World Cup
NEW DELHI (AP) — Top-ranked and seven-time champion Australia will be trying to prevent India…
Pride and excitement as Africa hosts road cycling world championships for the first time
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — On a busy roadside in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Ronald Yiga bent…