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Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and…
Strasbourg appoints Gary O’Neil as coach following Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea move
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — French league club Strasbourg appointed Gary O’Neil as coach on Wednesday…
Former Man United manager Ten Hag agrees to become FC Twente technical director
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has agreed to take over…
Jacob Duffy named in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealand’s squad for…
LPGA Tour gets its turn at tech-infused indoor golf with WTGL to start next season
TMRW Sports’ indoor golf league is going to feature teams from the LPGA Tour starting…
Canada’s Thénault wins World Cup aerials silver in home province
LAC-BEAUPORT — Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thénault won a silver medal on home turf at…
Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina’s last-gasp winner, Ivory Coast also advances
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria…
Search for marquee attacker continues but Toronto FC appears set on backline
TORONTO — While the search for a marquee attacker continues, Toronto FC appears to have…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday…
Firing season for British soccer coaches continues at West Brom with Mason ousted
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — The flurry of New Year’s firings at British soccer clubs…
Man City and Croatia defender Gvardiol has broken leg and faces months out. Dias injured too
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol needs surgery this week…
Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea appointed new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year deal on Tuesday,…
What to know about skeleton at the Winter Olympics: Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled
Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl…
The Netherlands’ Kluivert needs knee op in add-on to slumping Bournemouth’s injury list
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth and Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert needs surgery on a left…
Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now star speedskater Jordan Stolz can really turn all of his attention…
Zach Stoppelmoor wins the 500 at the Olympic speedskating trials. Jordan Stolz tops the mass start
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Stoppelmoor won the men’s 500 meters at the U.S. trials on…
Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach
Calling it an “incredible opportunity,” former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley was officially introduced as…
With famous dad’s support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing…
Mikael Kingsbury set for World Cup return but with caution after groin injury
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury returns to action Friday at the World Cup moguls…
Toronto FC to hold its training camp in Marbella, Spain, for second straight year
TORONTO — Toronto FC will hold the bulk of its training camp in Marbella, Spain,…
Tunisia changes coach before World Cup after disappointing Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — World Cup participant Tunisia has parted with coach Sami Trabelsi and…
Celtic manager Nancy fired after one month and O’Neill rehired
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — After six losses and one month, Wilfried Nancy’s brief and disastrous…
After one-year hiatus, GT20 cricket tournament to return to Toronto area in July
After a one-year hiatus, the GT20 Canada cricket tournament is back. The T20 competition is…
Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank released a letter to fans…