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Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back…
Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could…
Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When Qatar hosted the World Cup a little over a year…
Canada women lose extra-time heartbreaker to Mexico, miss out on FIFA U-17 World Cup
TOLUCA, Mexico – Canada will miss out on the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for…
Anger over Messi’s absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled
HONG KONG (AP) — An Argentina soccer friendly in China next month was canceled on…
Ontario’s Dino Rossi steps down from Canada Soccer board of directors
Dino Rossi has resigned from Canada Soccer’s board of directors, saying “football doesn’t come first…
Analysts: Canada could see one-stop shop for sports streaming, but not in near future
While Canadian sports broadcasting powerbrokers have worked together on occasion in the past, it’s unlikely…
Texas A&M to close Qatar campus as school’s board notes instability in Middle East as factor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University will close its 20-year-old Qatar campus by 2028,…
Atletico Ottawa acquires goalkeeper Rayane Yesli from Winnipeg’s Valour FC
Atletico Ottawa has acquired Rayane Yesli, a nominee for Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the…
Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bay FC has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx in a deal…
Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast’s unlikely — some would say miraculous — progression…
After two championship seasons with Forge FC, Abou Sissoko signs with Atletico Ottawa
Midfielder Abou Sissoko, who spent the last two seasons with CPL champion Forge FC, has…
Former MVP Martinez wants to make history at CF Montreal: ‘I still have the energy’
Josef Martinez isn’t scoring at the goal-per-game rate he used to in Major League Soccer.…
Canada coach Bev Priestman names 23-player roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup
Canada coach Bev Priestman had one eye on this summer’s Paris Olympics and the other…
From Uber Eats’ ‘Friends’ reunion to Bud’s Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
NEW YORK (AP) — If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no…
Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappings
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have extended…
Nigeria urges its citizens in South Africa to be careful as tensions rise ahead of soccer match
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s authorities on Tuesday called for caution over what they described…
U.S. blanks Canada 5-0 to finish atop Group B at CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship
TOLUCA, Mexico – The defending champion United States blanked Canada 5-0 Tuesday to finish atop…
CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez
MONTREAL – CF Montréal’s offensive rebuild continued Tuesday with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef…
Dani Alves faces day two of sexual assault trial in Barcelona. Police say accuser wants ‘justice’
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After being escorted in handcuffs into the Barcelona courtroom, Dani Alves…
Big questions surround the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics exactly 2 years before the next Winter Games
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Construction on the much-debated bobsled track hasn’t even begun. Plans…
Messi says he ‘feels much better’ and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter…
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King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties…
Eagles will host NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the NFL’s…