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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…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
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…
World Cup to boost Toronto, Vancouver tourism, but how much is unclear
Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but…
Quebec government to spend $870 million to replace Montreal’s Olympic Stadium roof
MONTREAL – The Quebec government says it will spend $870 million to replace the decaying…
Designated player Victor Wanyama says he’s ‘happy again’ at CF Montreal
Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club’s designated player — whose resume…
World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada
TORONTO – Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June…
Canada, U.S. face off in battle of unbeaten teams at CONCACAF U-17 Championship
Canada takes on the defending champion United States in a battle of unbeaten teams Tuesday…
Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves on trial for alleged sexual assault of a woman in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves went on trial Monday, a year…
Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein’s US Senate seat in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A crowded primary contest to fill the U.S. Senate seat once…
After public anger over Messi’s absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds
HONG KONG (AP) — The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong…
Lionel Messi’s global tour with Inter Miami has been very messy and a PR nightmare
TOKYO (AP) — It’s all been very messy. We’re talking about Lionel Messi and Inter…
Salvadorans celebrating expected reelection of ‘world’s coolest dictator’ as their president
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadorans packed the capital’s central square Sunday evening to…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Senators release a $118B border security package as the House speaker declares it ‘dead on…
2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating…
Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver
Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with…
Premier League title race gets a lot tighter as Arsenal beats Liverpool 3-1 after Alisson’s errors
The Premier League title race just got a lot tighter. Arsenal benefited from two second-half…
Canadian Jonathan David scores twice in Lille’s 4-0 win over Clermont in French play
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France – Canadian international Jonathan David scored twice to help Lille blank Clermont 4-0…
Hand over heart, Biden joins grieving families of US troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — Standing solemnly under gray skies, President Joe Biden…
Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman named New York Red Bulls sporting director
HARRISON, N.J. – The New York Red Bulls have named former Canada captain Julian de…
The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World…
Junya Ito removed from Japan’s squad at Asian Cup amid sexual assault claims he denies
TOKYO (AP) — Junya Ito has been removed from Japan’s squad at the Asian Cup…
New CF Montreal striker Matais Coccaro: ‘I’m here to score goals’
MONTREAL – Matias Coccaro says he loves scoring goals. That will come as welcome news…
FIFA World Cup tournament path to become a little clearer Sunday in televised reveal
TORONTO – The 2026 World Cup tournament path will become a little clearer Sunday with…