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CF Montreal face biggest test of the season against high-flying FC Cincinnati
MONTREAL – Major League Soccer’s most in-form team will meet its top home club on…
Michael Bradley takes pay cut to help Toronto FC, Insigne also on reduced number
The MLS Players Association’s release of the 2023 salary list Tuesday raised a few questions…
CTE cases in soccer players raise fresh questions about safety of heading the ball
English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and…
Prince Harry seeks to challenge denial of request to pay for own UK police protection
LONDON (AP) — A lawyer for Prince Harry argued in a London court Tuesday that…
South Korea soccer player Son Jun-ho detained in China on suspicion of taking bribe
BEIJING (AP) — South Korea midfielder Son Jun-ho has been detained in the northeastern Chinese…
Pelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — The mausoleum built for the golden casket of Pelé was opened…
Toronto FC loses influential assistant GM Jack Dodd to Portland Timbers
Jack Dodd, an important member of Toronto FC’s front office who helped build the club…
Inquiry into entirety of Canadian sport system called for at parliamentary hearing
Anne Merklinger says the safe sport issues that have plagued Canadian athletes recently are the…
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
Barbecue season is now underway coast-to-coast as the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley…
Barcelona, minus Messi, wins Spanish league title for 1st time since 2019
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona is celebrating winning the Spanish league — and this time without…
How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s risky bet to mortgage the club’s future paid off Sunday…
Manchester City 3 points away from Premier League title after Arsenal’s latest loss
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester City is one win away from a third straight Premier…
Evander scores twice in Timbers’ 3-1 win over Whitecaps
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Evander scored twice and the Portland Timbers defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Montreal beats Toronto again, this time 2-0 in MLS action
MONTREAL – After Tuesday’s Canadian Classique was marred by fights in the stands, the commotion…
Mother of Honduran migrant teen who died in US custody says he had epilepsy but wasn’t seriously ill
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The mother of a 17-year-old Honduran migrant who died in U.S.…
‘He wanted to live the American Dream’: Honduran teen dies in US immigration custody
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The mother of a 17-year-old boy who died this week in…
Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals
VANCOUVER – After a lacklustre first half in their game against York United, the Vancouver…
Toronto FC hands permanent bans to four supporters after violence at BMO Field
Toronto FC has handed four supporters a permanent ban in the wake of ugly scenes…
Displaced Ukrainians flock to Eurovision contest, but Zelenskyy can’t address ‘nonpolitical’ event
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — This weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in a city…
Canadian star Alphonso Davies named to Bundesliga team of the season
Canadian Alphonso Davies has been voted onto the Bundesliga team of the season. The 22-year-old…
Charity highlights pay inequality in pro sports during WNBA weekend in Toronto
Growing up in Mississauga, Ont., Laeticia Amihere loved basketball, but she couldn’t see herself in…
CF Montreal, Toronto FC on divergent paths ahead of derby rematch in MLS
MONTREAL – CF Montreal and Toronto FC are two spots apart in the Major League…
Cochrane looks forward to time with family and next challenge after Canada Soccer
Earl Cochrane marked his final day Friday as Canada Soccer’s general secretary looking forward not…
UEFA rebuts claim Istanbul in doubt as Champions League final host after election
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA insisted Friday that the Champions League final will be played…