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England wins rain-hit 2nd T20 against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to clinch series ahead of World Cup
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Tom Banton hit 54 not out off 33 balls and…
Solanke watches back his ‘remarkable’ scorpion-kick goal on the big screens during Spurs-City match
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham striker Dominik Solanke was so impressed with his “remarkable” scorpion-kick goal…
Chelsea set to relinquish Women’s Super League title after heavy loss to Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea’s six-year hold on the Women’s Super League title in English…
Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan handed Australia its biggest-ever defeat in a Twenty20 just five…
Man United fans wear clown masks in latest protest at club’s owners
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Some protesters wore clown masks as disgruntled Manchester United fans marched…
Von Allmen hands Crans-Montana 2nd Swiss victory in 2 days in last World Cup race before Olympics
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — World champion Franjo von Allmen dominated the last men’s World Cup…
Cummins out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Star paceman Pat Cummins has been ruled out of Australia’s T20…
West Indies beat South Africa in rain-hit T20 shootout
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The West Indies got a consolation win off South Africa after rain…
Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth was taken to a hospital after…
Hosting major sporting events ‘worthwhile’ for Canada: van Koeverden
Adam van Koeverden knows just how big 2026 is for sport across Canada. While Toronto…
Ishan Kishan hundred helps India wrap up T20 series against New Zealand 4-1
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan crashed 103 runs off 43 balls as India beat…
Eintracht Frankfurt hires Spanish coach Albert Riera from Slovenian league leader
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has convinced Spanish coach Albert Riera to leave Slovenian…
Pakistan routs Australia by 90 runs to clinch T20 series
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan achieved its biggest win by runs against Australia in a…
Canada’s Howden wins bronze final in World Cup ski cross event before Olympics
VIGO DI FASSA — Canada’s Reece Howden is heading into the Milan Cortina Olympics off…
Julian de Guzman, Melissa Tancredi named to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
Julian de Guzman and Melissa Tancredi, who together earned more than 200 caps for Canada,…
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls…
Swiss skier Blanc gives Crans-Montana event home winner with Vonn sitting out day after crash
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Moving her arms like a conductor, Swiss skier Malorie Blanc stood…
Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team…
USA 250 patch to debut at the Super Bowl and be on uniforms in several sports leagues
WASHINGTON (AP) — A patch commemorating the U.S.’s 250th anniversary will make its debut at…
Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish…
Vonn’s pre-Olympics crash was in a race that officials and coaches agreed was safe
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed out of a World Cup downhill on Friday…
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve…