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MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points
The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi. The World…
Greek soccer matches postponed after clashes leave police officer in critical condition
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — This weekend’s top-level soccer matches in Greece have been postponed following…
Defending champion Argentina awaits if Canadian men qualify for 2024 Copa America
MIAMI (CP-AP) — Canada will face World Cup champion Argentina, Peru and Chile at next…
Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob…
British poet and self-professed ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge…
Christine Sinclair opens up during fundraising evening for her fledgling foundation
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair did a little dishing Wednesday. Back at B.C. Place Stadium, one…
Liga surprise package Girona visits Barcelona in clash of Catalan clubs
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona was the Spanish league champion last season. Now it is…
He’s no longer just Superpippo’s little brother. Simone Inzaghi has Inter aiming for a Serie A title
ROME (AP) — His playing career was overshadowed by the exploits of his big brother.…
Reserve goalie Tenas grabs the spotlight at PSG with Donnarumma under pressure
PARIS (AP) — Criticized for recent glaring errors at Paris Saint-Germain, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma…
Two rising stars of the Bundesliga meet as leader Leverkusen takes on Stuttgart
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Is Bayer Leverkusen’s German title challenge for real? How about Stuttgart’s…
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help ‘girls with goals’
VANCOUVER – The night after her international farewell game, Christine Sinclair was back at B.C.…
2023 (Taylor’s Version): The year in pop culture
In weather terminology, they call it “rapid intensification” — the process by which a storm…
Ex-Nashville mayor to run for GOP-held US House seat, seeking a political return years after scandal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry on Wednesday announced a Democratic run…
Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face
VANCOUVER – Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on…
The UK apologizes to families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago
LONDON (AP) — The British government apologized Wednesday to the families of 97 Liverpool soccer…
Whitecaps sign midfielder Sebastian Berhalter through 2025 MLS season
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to a new contract through…
Christine Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair went out the way she wanted to. With a win. But…
Soccer fans gather in Vancouver to celebrate Sinclair’s final game for Canada
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair took part in her final Canadian women’s national team game on…
Generation after generation, Israeli prison marks a rite of passage for Palestinian boys
NABI SALEH, West Bank (AP) — For all Palestinian parents, Marwan Tamimi said, there comes…
Canada’s Christine Sinclair now better than ever in ‘EA Sports FC 24’ video game
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair is in the game. And she’s better than ever. EA Sports…
European soccer body UEFA pledges at UN to do more to promote human rights and fight discrimination
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA went to the United Nations on Tuesday pledging…
Lawyers for woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault seek maximum 12-year sentence for player
MADRID (AP) — Lawyers for the woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault are asking…
Herdman remembers Sinclair’s ‘very, very special’ game at London Olympics
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair’s resume features a record-long list of goals and plenty of highlights,…
Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair’s parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice…