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In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC
MONTREAL – CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum…
Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup
Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet…
A Spanish soccer official’s kiss unleashed fury, soul-searching over sexism, and a hunger strike
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Aug. 20 victory at the Women’s World Cup was a momentous…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
HBCU president lauds students, officer for stopping Jacksonville killer before racist store attack JACKSONVILLE, Fla.…
Spanish soccer federation leaders ask president Rubiales to resign over his kiss of player
GENEVA (AP) — Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales…
Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief starts hunger strike as calls mount for his resignation
MADRID (AP) — The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president under fire for kissing…
Herdman steps down as Canada head coach, takes over at Toronto FC
TORONTO – John Herdman has spent more than a decade successfully leading Canada at the…
One week after sullying the Women’s World Cup, Luis Rubiales is now a Spanish soccer outcast
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — One week after the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed…
Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Roberto Mancini was appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team…
Gauld leads Whitecaps to 3-2 road win over Timbers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored a goal in each half and added an…
Ten-hut Time Machine? West Point to open time capsule possibly left by cadets in the 1820s
A long-forgotten time capsule at West Point recently discovered inside the base of a monument…
Campbell connects for late goal, CF Montreal tips New England 1-0
MONTREAL – George Campbell’s late goal helped push CF Montreal past Eastern Conference heavyweights New…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
A white man fatally shoots 3 Black people at a Florida store in a hate…
Rossi sparks Columbus Crew to 2-0 victory over Toronto FC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Diego Rossi scored early, Jacen Russell-Rowe used an assist from goalkeeper…
Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored a dazzling goal in the 89th minute of…
FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup win kiss
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its…
Pittsburgh Steelers connect with Gaelic games to grow fan base in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Irish economy is getting a boost from the Notre Dame football…
Crush of people at opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar kills at least 12
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A crush of people at a stadium in Madagascar left at…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re…
After Maui officials named 388 people unaccounted for in fires, many called to say they’re OK
HONOLULU (AP) — Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted…
Spain soccer head won’t resign for kissing player at World Cup. Team won’t play until he goes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Less than a week after winning the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s…
CF Montreal aims to get rolling against robust Revolution
MONTREAL – With 10 games left in its regular season, and all focus on landing…
Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Over the years, Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The attacks range from the exotic — poisoned by drinking polonium-laced…
Agent: More could be done to market Canada’s soccer players, brand
Despite the success Canada’s men’s soccer team had in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World…