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Bolanos’ third goal in as many games leads Whitecaps’ comeback win over Timbers
VANCOUVER – With his team down a goal despite a dominating opening 45 minutes, Vancouver…
Platini to resign after CAS imposes 4-year ban from soccer
GENEVA – Michel Platini will resign as UEFA president after failing to overturn his ban…
Toronto FC says it is revamping MLS club’s Wall of Honour at BMO Field
Toronto FC’s Wall of Honour is undergoing a makeover. The names of Jim Brennan, the…
2 former Rwandan mayors stand trial in France over genocide
PARIS – Two former Rwandan mayors went on trial Tuesday in Paris for allegedly inciting…
After encouraging victory over Timbers, Whitecaps aiming for consistency
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps know they’re still very much a work in progress. The…
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti named MLS player of the week
Montreal Impact captain Patrice Bernier says of teammate Ignacio Piatti that; “sometimes he’s not there…
Soccer star Zidane’s childhood home in Marseille demolished
MARSEILLE, France – Soccer star Zinedine Zidane’s childhood home in Marseille is being demolished, part…
Blas Perez scores twice as Vancouver Whitecaps down Chicago Fire 2-1
VANCOUVER – Blas Perez used to be loathed by fans of the Vancouver Whitecaps. On…
4 miles of violence: Disturbed man is killed to end rampage
TAUNTON, Mass. – Two bystanders and an off-duty deputy sheriff were hailed as heroes Wednesday…
Canada soccer boss Victor Montagliani wins CONCACAF presidential election
Canadian soccer boss Victor Montagliani has already had a hand in helping clean up FIFA…
Toronto FC says striker Jozy Altidore out 6 to 8 weeks with hamstring injury
TORONTO – A lot of people wanted Jozy Altidore to score Saturday night. The burly…
Univision teams with Netflix for ‘El Chapo’ drama series
NEW YORK – Univision’s parent company is teaming up with Netflix to produce “El Chapo,”…
Ottawa Fury advance to Amway semifinals with aggregate win over Edmonton
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Fury FC have advanced to the semifinals of the Amway Canadian…
Eiffel Tower to be turned into a Euro 2016 rental apartment
PARIS – Four lucky competition winners are set to be the first people in history…
Ill Congo opposition leader faces mercenary charges
KINSHASA, Congo – Authorities in Congo issued an arrest warrant Thursday for the country’s top…
Vancouver Whitecaps to play England’s Crystal Palace in July friendly
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Thursday that they will play Crystal Palace of the…
Manneh feeling it for streaking Whitecaps ahead of matchup with rival Timbers
Kekuta Manneh’s skill level was never in question. The 21-year-old Vancouver Whitecaps forward possesses tremendous…
Italy coach Antonio Conte leaves Giovinco, Pirlo off Euro 2016 roster
ROME – Toronto FC star forward Sebastian Giovinco has been left off Italy coach Antonio…
FIFA fires finance director Kattner over bonus payments
GENEVA – FIFA has fired its finance director of the past 13 years, removing another…
Baylor says ‘Ken Starr is president’ amid speculation
AUSTIN, Texas – Baylor University and its president faced mounting pressure Tuesday over how the…
The Latest: Protests idle some French oil refineries
PARIS – The Latest on France’s strikes and protests against the government’s labour reforms (all…
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Playoffs San Jose 5 St. Louis 2 (San Jose wins series 4-2)…
Serial winner Mourinho hired to revive fading Man United
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United needed a serial winner to restore the team’s status as…
Health experts urge WHO to consider moving Rio Olympics
LONDON – Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the…