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Fontaine, Thénault finish fourth as Canada held off podium at World Cup aerials event
LAC-BEAUPORT — Miha Fontaine and Marion Thénault finished a distant fourth in their respective events…
US Olympian Charlie Volker announces medical retirement from bobsled because of concussion
U.S. bobsled push athlete Charlie Volker, a 2022 Olympian and contender to make the team…
Clément Noël triumphs in World Cup night slalom, dashing Eduard Hallberg’s hopes
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) — Olympic champion Clément Noël secured his first victory of…
Schär carried off with serious-looking ankle injury for Newcastle in Premier League
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle defender Fabian Schär was carried off on a stretcher with…
From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Listro has lived and learned
From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Jordyn Listro has lived and learned. After starting…
Igor Thiago sets record for most goals by a Brazilian in a Premier League season
LONDON (AP) — There have been plenty of top Brazilian players in the Premier League.…
Former US team midfielder Chris Armas named head coach of the Kansas City Current
Former Colorado Rapids coach and U.S. team midfielder Chris Armas has been named head coach…
Tottenham great Martin Chivers dies at age 80
LONDON (AP) — Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham and England striker, has died. He was…
Matt Weston wins men’s World Cup skeleton race by largest margin in 14 years
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Britain’s Matt Weston enjoyed the most lopsided men’s World Cup…
Former England coach Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer, says family
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Kevin Keegan, the former England player and coach, has been diagnosed…
US to face Colombia, Argentina and Canada in 11th SheBelieves Cup
The U.S. women’s team will host Canada, Argentina and Colombia in the annual SheBelieves Cup…
Neymar extends contract with Santos until the end of 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar has extended his contract with Santos until the…
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…