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Norwegian biathlon competitor Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies at 27 during Olympic training camp in Italy
Norwegian biathlon Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died suddenly. He was 27. “The International…
Canada Soccer still waiting on new CSB deal but expects improved financial figures
Canada Soccer and the men’s national team have agreed on compensation for the players’ participation…
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline.…
Canadian defender Gabby Carle signs new five-year contract with the Washington Spirit
WASHINGTON — Canadian international defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract with the Washington…
Colorado Rapids hire Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as coach
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids hired Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as…
Captain Pat Cummins out and spin bowler Murphy in for the 4th Ashes test against England
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australia’s spin…
Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will leave their longtime…
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves Missouri fans heartbroken over another NFL franchise leaving
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri is losing its third NFL franchise…
Salah scores Egypt’s late winner to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the…
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak out indefinitely after surgery on broken ankle and fibula
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery…
Hawaii’s YouTube kicker dubbed the ‘Tokyo Toe’ used grit to become an AP All-American with NFL hopes
HONOLULU (AP) — Kansei Matsuzawa became an instant star this year, with game-tying and game-winning…
Al-Hilal’s late goal secures perfect record in AFC Champions League group stage
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated Sharjah of the United…
Neymar has minor left knee surgery and hopes to reach the World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold January camp for North American-based players
Canada coach Jesse Marsch will hold a 10-day January camp in California for North American-based…
It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
NEW YORK (AP) — Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a…
CF Montreal and forward Matías Cóccaro mutually part ways
MONTREAL — CF Montreal has mutually agreed to a contract termination with forward Matías Cóccaro.…
Japan’s Takumi Minamino has torn ACL playing for Monaco and likely to miss World Cup
MONACO (AP) — Japan midfielder Takumi Minamino has torn the ACL in his left knee…
Jackie Chan carries the Milan Cortina Olympic torch through the ruins of Pompeii
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — Actor Jackie Chan carried the Olympic torch through the ruins of…
Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA…
The stats say it all. Topping the Premier League at Christmas is no guarantee of the title
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal is top of the Premier League at Christmas, but the…
U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël…
Former Cavalry FC captain Marco Carducci moves east, signs with Halifax Wanderers
After seven successful seasons with his hometown club Cavalry FC, Marco Carducci wanted a new…
Federica Brignone motivated by flag bearer role in bid to be fit for Olympics
ROME (AP) — The mere fact Federica Brignone accepted being named as one of Italy’s…
Italy’s 4 flag bearers for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics honored in handover ceremony
ROME (AP) — Italy’s four flag bearers for its upcoming home Milan Cortina Winter Olympics…