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Tickets to Canada’s FIFA World Cup games popular despite hefty price tag
Tickets to next summer’s FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver and Toronto continue to be…
TV presenter Laura Woods collapses live on air during coverage of England soccer match
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — British television presenter Laura Woods collapsed live on air Tuesday during…
Spain keeps Women’s Nations League title as Pina scores twice in 3-0 victory over Germany
MADRID (AP) — Clàudia Pina scored twice and Germany crumbled as Spain retained the Women’s…
The USWNT’s year included a baby boom, some key injuries and a youth movement
While some of the more veteran U.S. stars stepped away to start families or rest…
Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women’s 15s team
Jack Hanratty, who coached the Canadian women’s rugby sevens side to Olympic silver in Paris,…
US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies ahead of World Cup
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany among its…
Azteca to reopen with Mexico facing Ronaldo’s Portugal in March friendly
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Azteca Stadium will reopen in March when Mexico hosts Portugal and…
Canada women beaten by Japan again as losing streak stretches to five games
ISAHAYA — Better, but still not good enough. Beaten 3-0 by Japan in a lacklustre…
While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men…
Todd Dunivant hired as sporting director of Major League Soccer’s New York City FC
NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Dunivant, a veteran of 13 Major League Soccer seasons, was…
Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges
LONDON (AP) — Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings…
Russian skiers and snowboarders allowed by CAS to try to qualify for Winter Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Russian skiers and snowboarders won a court ruling on Tuesday to apply…
Cameroon fires coach 3 weeks before Africa Cup and new hire omits Onana, Aboubakar
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Between being eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying and opening the…
Newcastle striker Wissa left out of Congo squad for Africa Cup of Nations
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Africa Cup of Nations…
Canadian men to learn what awaits them at 2027 Rugby World Cup at Wednesday’s draw
Flanker Lucas Rumball clearly remembers Canada’s last Rugby World Cup draw, which included marquee matchups…
Another hard hit to Jaxson Dart underscores tough return for Giants rookie quarterback
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The return of Jaxson Dart to the New York Giants lineup…
Bell-Haynes leads Canada past Bahamas in FIBA World Cup qualifying
TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes had a standout performance in front of friends and family on…
Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots…
Macario and Shaw score in 2-0 USWNT win over Italy to end 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Catarina Macario scored in her third straight international match and…
MarJon Beauchamp’s 26 points lead US to a 123-93 win over Nicaragua in World Cup qualifying
COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (AP) — MarJon Beauchamp scored 26 points, Kyle Guy added 17 and…
Vancouver Whitecaps invite fans to watch MLS Cup showdown at B.C. Place
VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps won’t play the MLS Cup at home, but the team is…
Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Müller knows exactly what it is like to face…
Nicola Pietrangeli, Italy’s most accomplished tennis player before Jannik Sinner, dies at 92
ROME (AP) — Nicola Pietrangeli, the Italian tennis champion of the 1950s and 1960s whose…
Spain hurting without Bonmatí before Women’s Nations League final vs Germany
MADRID (AP) — Spain will defend its Women’s Nations League title amid the letdown of…