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Alphonso Davies happy to be back with Canadian teammates ahead of World Cup
EDMONTON — It wasn’t the way Alphonso Davies wanted to return to the field in…
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans’ anti-gay chant
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Just days before the World Cup opens in Mexico City, the…
B.C. Lions look to turn playoff heartbreak into a Grey Cup run this season
VANCOUVER — Last season, the BC Lions were just 11 seconds away from advancing to…
As the World Cup approaches, Sotheby’s is set to auction Pele’s jersey
SAO PAULO (AP) — As soccer fans prepare for the World Cup, a jersey worn…
World Cup 2026: Who’s in, where to watch, betting odds, schedules and more
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever, with a record 48 teams set to play a…
World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews his travel document
ZURICH (AP) — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was delayed flying to the United States for…
Even without Sinner, Italy still has three men in French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner was stunned in the French Open second round. Lorenzo…
Liverpool great Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis and says ‘treatment is going well’
Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. The 75-year-old…
Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The chain that hung from Santiago García’s neck carried no crosses…
Liverpool opens talks with Andoni Iraola to become the coach
Liverpool has begun negotiations with Andoni Iraola to be the new coach, a person with…
Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has explained why he picked Thomas Partey…
Rayan Cherki’s magical skills could be just what France needs in tight games at the World Cup
PARIS (AP) — If matches get tight for France at the World Cup and a…
Injured Canada captain Alphonso Davies rejoins team but it’s not clear when he’ll play
Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup,…
Marsch confident Canada will generate offence, goals at World Cup
EDMONTON — Scoring goals in the World Cup has always been difficult for Team Canada,…
Racism is a risk when Vancouver hosts World Cup, but measures exist: B.C. AG Sharma
VICTORIA — Hosting seven World Cup games in Vancouver comes with the risk of racism,…
Osorio, Nelson score in Canada’s 2-0 friendly victory over Uzbekistan
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jonathan Osorio, making his 90th appearance with the Canadian national team,…
Canada beats Uzbekistan 2-0 in World Cup tune-up in rainy Edmonton
EDMONTON — The temperature was about 20 degrees warmer and the players dealt with heavy…
Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka’s fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka may have had the edge in the fashion contest. In…
Toronto police seize more than 16,000 knock-off soccer merch items ahead of World Cup
TORONTO — Two people have been arrested after the seizure of more than 16,000 counterfeit…
‘His ascension was remarkable’: Davies evolves from teen phenom to Canada’s captain
Alphonso Davies left Vancouver as a grinning teenager on the edge of an adventure at…
Hall of Famer and Red Sox great David Ortiz says owner John Henry is ‘worried’ about the team
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Hall of Famer David Ortiz said Boston Red Sox owner John…
Set up guardrails before dipping toes in sports betting ahead of FIFA games
As you don your favourite soccer player’s jersey and head to the nearest pub with…
FIFA launches women’s health and performance project to address the needs of female athletes
FIFA launched a women’s health and performance project on Monday to fill the void of…
Pepi hung up on US coach last time, now watched his dad’s tears of joy after making World Cup team
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Ricardo Pepi thought back to how much had changed in four…