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Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract…
Shadab Khan makes impressive comeback and propels Pakistan to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Allrounder Shadab Khan staked his claim for a spot at…
Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi would prefer to become a club owner rather than…
Canada women to face the U.S., Argentina and Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in March
Canada is returning to the SheBelieves Cup, joining the host United States, Argentina and Colombia…
World Cup qualification shines as new objective for Congo after Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after…
Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and…
Strasbourg appoints Gary O’Neil as coach following Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea move
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — French league club Strasbourg appointed Gary O’Neil as coach on Wednesday…
Former Man United manager Ten Hag agrees to become FC Twente technical director
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has agreed to take over…
Jacob Duffy named in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealand’s squad for…
LPGA Tour gets its turn at tech-infused indoor golf with WTGL to start next season
TMRW Sports’ indoor golf league is going to feature teams from the LPGA Tour starting…
Canada’s Thénault wins World Cup aerials silver in home province
LAC-BEAUPORT — Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thénault won a silver medal on home turf at…
Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina’s last-gasp winner, Ivory Coast also advances
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria…
Search for marquee attacker continues but Toronto FC appears set on backline
TORONTO — While the search for a marquee attacker continues, Toronto FC appears to have…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday…
Firing season for British soccer coaches continues at West Brom with Mason ousted
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — The flurry of New Year’s firings at British soccer clubs…
Man City and Croatia defender Gvardiol has broken leg and faces months out. Dias injured too
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol needs surgery this week…
Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea appointed new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year deal on Tuesday,…
What to know about skeleton at the Winter Olympics: Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled
Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl…
The Netherlands’ Kluivert needs knee op in add-on to slumping Bournemouth’s injury list
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth and Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert needs surgery on a left…
Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now star speedskater Jordan Stolz can really turn all of his attention…
Zach Stoppelmoor wins the 500 at the Olympic speedskating trials. Jordan Stolz tops the mass start
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Stoppelmoor won the men’s 500 meters at the U.S. trials on…
Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach
Calling it an “incredible opportunity,” former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley was officially introduced as…
With famous dad’s support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing…
Mikael Kingsbury set for World Cup return but with caution after groin injury
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury returns to action Friday at the World Cup moguls…