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Ukrainian junior golfer gains attention but war not mentioned by Team Europe at Ryder Cup
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The notes to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” in the European…
Jurgen Klopp’s reboot has put Liverpool back in contention with Man City after pain of last season
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Last season’s problems feel like a distant memory for Liverpool. Jurgen…
Brian White’s 13th goal of the season helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie 2-2
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in…
Witness of B.C. Sikh leader’s shooting says the gunshots sounded like fireworks
VANCOUVER – The B.C. gurdwara where a Sikh separatist leader was gunned down has launched…
Soccer player Paulinho won’t let intolerance of his Afro-Brazilian religion stop his faith
LAGOA SANTA, Brazil (AP) — When Brazilian soccer player Paulinho scored a goal at the…
Former Spain women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda added to probe into Rubiales’ kissing a player
MADRID (AP) — Former Spain women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda has been summoned to…
Novak Djokovic takes his tennis racket onto the 1st tee of golf’s Ryder Cup All-Star match
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Ever the prankster, Novak Djokovic walked out onto the first…
Canada tops Jamaica 4-1 on aggregate to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics
TORONTO – Canada’s women’s soccer team finished the job Tuesday. The reigning Olympic champions can…
MATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man City in League Cup. Madrid looks to bounce back against Las Palmas
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday: ENGLAND Newcastle hosts Manchester City…
Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Zoleka Mandela, a granddaughter of Nelson Mandela whose life…
Amazon’s checkout-free stores are coming to Toronto and Calgary sports arenas
Toronto and Calgary sports fans will soon be able to skip the lineup when purchasing…
Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer, but will it be a long-lasting boost?
It’s highly unlikely any player other than Lionel Messi could have brought Prince Harry, Selena…
UEFA moves toward partially reintegrating Russian teams and match officials into European soccer
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA made two moves toward partially reintegrating Russia into European soccer…
Rubiales crisis fallout sees next UEFA annual meeting moved from Spain to France
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — In turmoil since the actions of its former president Luis Rubiales…
Spain charges pop singer Shakira with tax evasion for a second time and demands more than $7 million
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay…
Colombian club president shot dead after match
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian second division club Tigres FC has announced its president, Edgar…
Call for sanctions as homophobic chants again overshadow French soccer’s biggest game
Homophobic chanting by sections of Paris Saint-Germain fans targeting Marseille players has again marred the…
Bisons kicker Turner hopes to break down barriers for women in sport
WINNIPEG – Maya Turner hopes her historic accomplishment will inspire other women who dream of…
NFL views Spain as likely next European city to host a game, being assessed for 2024
Spain is a strong contender to be the next international host of a regular-season NFL…
Newcastle equals its biggest EPL win with 8-0 rout at Sheffield United. Tributes for Cusack at game
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Newcastle equaled its biggest win of the Premier League era by…
Some UK police put down guns after an officer is charged with murder in the shooting of a Black man
LONDON (AP) — London’s police force said Sunday that some officers are refusing to conduct…
Maya Turner becomes first woman to score in U Sports regular-season football game
WINNIPEG – University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner had a day to remember on…
Real Salt Lake beats the Whitecaps 2-1 on second-half goals from Brayan Vera and Justen Glad
SANDY, Utah (AP-CP) — Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini wasn’t hiding his displeasure after…
Almada leads Atlanta United into post-season with 4-1 victory over CF Montreal
ATLANTA (AP-CP) — Thiago Almada had a goal and two assists and Atlanta United wrapped…