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For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is ‘much more than a game’
TORONTO — Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic…
Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home, saying he hopes to officiate next tournament
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home,…
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez fixes club future by signing for Wolves again
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Mexico striker Raul Jimenez sorted out his club future ahead of…
World skiing president Eliasch faces re-election vote amid Shiffrin, Odermatt calls for change
GENEVA (AP) — It’s rare in Olympic sports politics for a sitting president to be…
World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to…
Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup. After recovering…
USWNT downs Brazil 1-0 on own goal in contentious match
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — A deflected own goal in the second half gave the U.S.…
Sonis scores three goals as Canada whips Costa Rica 6-0 in women’s friendly
CARTAGO — Janine Sonis scored three goals, including one on a penalty in the 54th…
Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener
TORONTO — Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies. The Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper plied his trade…
Aguirre ramps up Mexico’s World Cup mind games with 1986 heroes and Julio César Chávez
MEXICO CITY (AP) — As Mexico prepares to co-host the World Cup, coach Javier Aguirre…
US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step…
B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who…
Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced
MADRID (AP) — Benfica said late Tuesday that its coach José Mourinho had agreed to…
US goalkeepers aim to live up to predecessors at World Cup, yet Pochettino hasn’t picked a starter
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — In many previous World Cup cycles over the past three decades,…
Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former…
It’s not just the Knicks: Trump’s attendance at big games often spells trouble for the home team
WASHINGTON (AP) — If President Donald Trump is coming to the game, bet on the…
Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup
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ATLANTA (AP) — Just a mile from Atlanta’s stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands…
Jayden Nelson replaces injured Marcelo Flores on Canada’s World Cup roster
TORONTO — Jayden Nelson enjoyed a full circle moment Tuesday as his latest soccer achievement…
Stadium workers near LA say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Southern California stadium workers who threatened to strike for the U.S.…
Iran soccer body claims fans’ tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
Adding more turmoil to a chaotic World Cup buildup for Iran, the national soccer federation…
Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain’s great debates over soccer and language
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV found himself in the midst of two of…
Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
VANCOUVER — Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing…
Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol starting at 6 a.m.
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EDMONTON — New liquor rules could see Albertans be able to drink up soon after…
Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead…