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Eriksen says he is back home and ‘doing well’ after on-field collapse during Denmark game
Soccer star Christian Eriksen was at home with family and “doing well” he said on…
Canada Post warns of mail delays in Toronto near FIFA World Cup events
TORONTO — Canada Post says it’s removing some mailboxes and adjusting its service in areas…
Reports detail women’s claims of sexual coercion against West Ham co-owner
LONDON (AP) — Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner who made…
Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
NEW YORK (AP) — Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the World Cup…
FIFA settles $75M transfer claim from former France player Lassana Diarra with no payment
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra sued FIFA for 65 million…
FIFA president Infantino targeted in fresh criminal complaint by his former boss Platini
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino was targeted by a revived criminal complaint in…
Foreign officers to help Toronto cops manage international fans during FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Toronto police will work with officers from other countries to manage international fan…
Familiar Voices: TSN’s Wileman and Caldwell to call Canada games at FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Players aren’t the only ones who feel the pressure that comes with a…
Iran’s World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Iran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting…
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of mayors and other city leaders gathered in the ballroom of…
A floating pitch, Motley Crue and merch: Fan fests extend the World Cup experience beyond the games
If those expensive tickets to World Cup matches are out of reach, there are still…
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the…
World Cup 2026 by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded…
Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says
Christian Eriksen was conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the…
Cobolli pushed Zverev to a 5th set in French Open final, then his body gave out
PARIS (AP) — His calf muscles and thighs hit by cramp, Flavio Cobolli’s body could…
Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings
VANCOUVER — Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World…
The NBA Finals are back in New York, and everyone seems caught up in the hoopla except the Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden has seen just about everything in sports and…
Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster…
Denmark’s soccer federation says Christian Eriksen is ‘conscious’ after he collapsed again on the field
ODENSE, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s soccer federation says Christian Eriksen is ‘conscious’ after he collapsed…
Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi criticized soccer’s governing body after the team…
Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vladimir Petkovic has signed an extension to remain as coach…
‘Fists flying everywhere’: A look back at the U20 World Cup ruckus in Toronto in 2007
TORONTO — After interviewing players under a makeshift tent outside BMO Field at the FIFA…
Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team
NEW YORK (AP) — There was a time when Donald Trump was just another celebrity…
Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, México (AP) — Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the…