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Rabada to lead strong South Africa pace attack at T20 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Kagiso Rabada leads a strong South Africa pace attack for the T20…
Toronto FC bolsters backline by signing veteran centre back Walker Zimmerman
TORONTO — Toronto FC bolstered its backline Friday by signing free-agent centre back Walker Zimmerman,…
Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead
Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday,…
Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea was back on the coaching carousel under its American ownership…
Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams’ nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all…
Gabon’s government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Gabon’s government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after…
After waiting 36 years, French soccer fans finally have a capital city derby again as PSG faces PFC
PARIS (AP) — It’s taken quite some time, but the first capital city derby in…
Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions…
Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Bazoumana Touré scored in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast…
Equatorial Guinea star Emilio Nsue scores first ‘legal’ goal at Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Emilio Nsue scored a contender for goal of the tournament in…
Roberto Carlos says he’s ‘recovering well’ after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture…
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
Canadian men’s and women’s soccer teams in different states of mind going into 2026
The Canadian men’s and women’s soccer teams enter 2026 in vastly different moods. While the…
Canadian Walter Sieber played his part before 1998 World Cup championship game
Having worked at 10 FIFA men’s World Cups, Walter Sieber knows a tournament general co-ordinator…
Canada’s dream of hosting a men’s World Cup dates back to 1976 Montreal Olympics
The quest for Canada to host a men’s FIFA World Cup dates back some 50…
DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling
BRUSSELS (AP) — DAZN will keep broadcasting Belgian soccer until the end of this season…
Lens and PSG resume Ligue 1 title battle with Marseille waiting to pounce
PARIS (AP) — Lens begins the year one point ahead of defending champion Paris Saint-Germain…
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan’s cricketers at T20 World Cup
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rashid Khan was named Afghanistan captain of a 15-man squad announced…
CF Montreal adds midfielder Ivan Losenko on loan from FC Shakhtar Donetsk
MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired midfielder Ivan Losenko on a one-year loan from Ukrainian Premier…
Batter Jamie Smith left out of England T20 World Cup squad but injured pacer Jofra Archer included
LONDON (AP) — Batter Jamie Smith was left out of England’s provisional squad for the…
Knee injury for Shaheen Shah Afridi forces early exit from Big Bash League
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return…
England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded with honorary damehood
LONDON (AP) — The head coach of England women’s soccer team, Sarina Wiegman, has been…
Whitecaps FC to settle class-action lawsuit with fans over Messi no-show in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — When soccer superstar Lionel Messi was a no-show for Inter Miami’s match with…
LAFC acquires Canadian international forward Shaffelburg from Nashville
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles FC has acquired Canadian international Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC,…