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Canadian striker Marcus Caldeira wonders what’s next as time at West Virginia ends
As more than 430 athletes awaited the outcome of Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, Canadian striker Marcus…
Swiss ski star Odermatt wins foggy downhill to match Tomba’s 50 in World Cup races
VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Marco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day…
Swiss ski star Odermatt wins foggy downhill to match Tomba’s 50 in World Cup races
VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Marco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day…
Continental champions Argentina and Messi to play Spain in Finalissima in Qatar in March
MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina are heading back to the scene of their…
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation
HALIFAX — When Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull grew up playing hockey in Stellarton, N.S.,…
Salah and Mbeumo lead the list of Premier League players heading to the AFCON
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah has gone for up to a month, costing Liverpool…
Titleholder Arsenal drawn on path to face Chelsea in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Titleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for…
Celtic in turmoil as turbulence in Scottish soccer gives Hearts a chance at the title
The newly hired coach is already facing calls to be fired. The chairman has resigned,…
Celtic chairman cites abuse by fans for exit and giving up key European role
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — By resigning as chairman of troubled Scottish champion Celtic citing “abuse…
Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco’s bid to become a soccer superpower
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Staging the Africa Cup of Nations from Sunday is another major…
In 2025, Trump told FIFA, Olympics and NCAA to get in line. For the most part, they complied
It has never been unusual for the leader of the host country to show up…
Muller mania: German star’s addition to Vancouver Whitecaps a boon for club, fans
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller came to the Vancouver Whitecaps to win. While the German soccer…
Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police said on Wednesday that Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona…
American winger Cade Cowell back in MLS with Red Bulls on loan from Chivas
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — American winger Cade Cowell returned to Major League Soccer on Wednesday…
Brazil’s Botafogo fires Carlo Ancelotti’s son from coaching position after frustrating season
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian club Botafogo fired the son of Brazil’s national team…
Thiago Silva and Fluminense terminate contract, defender eyes move to Europe
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on…
Canadian snowboarder, world champion Liam Brearley out of Olympic Games with injury
TORONTO — World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley will not compete in the Olympic Games…
Luis Suárez to play another season with Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez will play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami…
Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Matvei Safonov made four straight penalty saves in a shootout to…
World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea’s payday at Club World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million…
Canadians Brunet, Clarke-Tosczak take different roads hopefully leading to the MLS
Charles-Emile Brunet and Nikos Clarke-Tosczak took different routes to the MLS College Showcase, but both…
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic expected to go high in MLS SuperDraft
The MLS SuperDraft goes Thursday with Canadian defender Nikola Markovic expected to go high in…
De Fougerollles, Chisholm named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Luc De Fougerolles and Olivia Chisholm have been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Young Players of…
Women’s Club World Cup dates confirmed for January 2028
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will be staged in January…