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Athlete abuse testimony needs to be turned into action: lawyer
RICHMOND, B.C. – A national inquiry into safe sport is not necessarily the answer to…
Zinchenko scores as Ukraine holds England to 1-1 draw in European Championship qualifying
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine ended England’s perfect record in 2024 European Championship qualifying after…
Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake
AGADIR, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s qualifying game for the African Cup of Nations was postponed…
With sexism in Spanish soccer being scrutinized, female players strike for higher league wages
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First, Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners said they would no longer…
For nearly a quarter century, an AP correspondent watched the Putin era unfold in Russia
NARVA, Estonia (AP) — At the Ivangorod-Narva border crossing, the last glimpse of Russia is…
Phyllis Ellis, Michael Woods among winners at Canadian Sport Awards
VANCOUVER – The Canadian Soccer Players Association, former field hockey player Phyllis Ellis and cyclist…
Canada’s Priestman devastated for World-Cup winning Spain in wake of Rubiales scandal
TORONTO – Canada coach Bev Priestman says she feels “devastated” for Spain’s World Cup-winning team,…
Canada coach shares pain of early World Cup exit but says it’s time to turn the page
In the wake of Canada’s early exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, coach Bev…
Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence. Hardly anyone seemed to notice
BERLIN (AP) — Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence, and hardly…
TMU men’s soccer team to play amid investigation into alleged ‘concerning behaviour’
Toronto Metropolitan University says its men’s soccer team will play its home opener this weekend…
Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and…
MATCHDAY: Spalletti makes Italy debut in North Macedonia. Lukaku leads Belgium in Azerbaijan
A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Saturday: GROUP C New Italy…
Carla Qualtrough inherits safe-sport crisis upon return as federal sports minister
Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says she knows what’s required to solve Canada’s safe-sport crisis.…
What happened when England’s soccer great Gascoigne met Prince William in a shop? A cheeky kiss
LONDON (AP) — For countless fans, giving the heir to the British throne a kiss…
Carrasco dismisses criticism of human rights in Saudi Arabia after transfer to Al Shabab
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium midfielder Yannick Carrasco made light of the criticism of Saudi Arabia’s…
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying
A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday: GROUP J Cristiano Ronaldo…
A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier that’s used to deter migrants between US and Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott…
MLB places Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías on administrative leave after arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urías was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League…
Montreal landmark church says people ignited a flare, not a fire, at famous shrine
MONTREAL – A landmark Montreal church is confirming that a group of people ignited a…
Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault…
France boosts security at Rugby World Cup. The hosts don’t want another failure before Olympics
With no room for mistakes ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, French authorities pledged Wednesday…
MLB investigating after Urías’ arrest on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers…
Coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team is fired weeks after victory celebration kiss
MADRID (AP) — The coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team was fired Tuesday,…
Soccer player’s killing draws attention to struggles in one of Panama’s principal ports
COLON, Panama (AP) — The killing of a member of Panama’s national soccer team in…