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Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women’s soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women’s team. Wilkinson,…
Everton’s points deduction for breaching financial rules reduced from 10 to 6 after an appeal
LONDON (AP) — Everton’s points deduction for a breach of the Premier League’s financial rules…
Namibian President Hage Geingob laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre cemetery after state funeral
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibian President Hage Geingob was laid to rest in the country’s…
Canada blanks St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Tavio Ciccarelli scored three goals to help Canada…
Toronto FC shows signs of new life in scoreless draw in season opener at Cincinnati
CINCINNATI – Toronto FC, showing signs of new life under coach John Herdman, gave supporters…
Liverpool beats Chelsea 1-0 to win the English League Cup
LONDON (AP) — Virgil van Dijk headed Liverpool to a record-extending 10th English League Cup…
Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the…
Orlando City’s Gallese, Montreal’s Sirois stellar in scoreless opener
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pedro Gallese finished with five saves for Orlando City, Jonathan Sirois…
Toronto FC down four players as it opens MLS regular season in Cincinnati
Toronto FC will be without forwards Deandre Kerr and Jordan Perruzza, newly signed defender Nickseon…
Canadian men take on St. Vincent next in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of…
Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract
Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday’s MLS season opener,…
Canada thumps outmatched Dominica 8-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Myles Morgan scored three goals and Santiago Lopez…
Jen Pawol to make big league spring training debut, on verge of becoming MLB’s first woman umpire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jen Pawol will take a big step toward breaking…
Death toll in Spanish building fire hits 9, with 1 missing, as questions grow about speed of blaze
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — The death toll in a fire that engulfed an apartment block…
Cricket Canada looks to Boundaries North partnership to build on on-field success
Canada Cricket looks to make some noise this year, or at least some headlines. For…
CF Montreal enters MLS season with some new faces, and a new play style
CF Montreal is heading into the Major League Soccer season with plenty of intrigue. With…
Mike Tyson, Francis Ngannou set for Professional Fighters League debut in Saudi Arabia
Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou are in Saudi Arabia, a pair of ferocious heavyweights with…
At 79, Rod Stewart shows no signs of slowing down, with a new swing album with Jools Holland
NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will not be slowed. At 79, he continues…
Soccer games involving Valencia and Levante postponed after deadly fire in eastern Spain
MADRID (AP) — Soccer games involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed after both clubs…
Canada opens CONCACAF W Gold Cup play with lopsided 6-0 win over El Salvador
HOUSTON – In its first game in more than two months, Canada showed some rust…
Quebec coroner inquest told that poor police planning led to killing of officer
MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police didn’t plan properly before they tried to arrest a mentally…
Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves, one of the most successful soccer players of his…
Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well…
Fourteen clubs from five leagues to contest Canadian Championship soccer tournament
TORONTO – Fourteen clubs, including three newcomers, will take part in the 2024 Canadian Championship,…