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The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Nov. 29 ——— FEDS APPROVE TRANS MOUNTAIN PIPELINE:…
Canadians Kadeisha Buchanan, Ashley Lawrence, Brian Wright up for NCAA soccer MVP
TORONTO – Canadian internationals Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence are among the 15 semifinalists for…
The Latest: Officials identify 59 victims of Colombia crash
LA UNION, Colombia – The latest on the aftermath of Colombian plane crash that killed…
The Latest: UK experts to investigate Colombia crash boxes
MEDELLIN, Colombia – The Latest on the aftermath of the Colombia plane crash that killed…
Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders battle for $275,000 team bonus as well as MLS Cup
TORONTO – In addition to the MLS Cup, Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders will…
10 suspects identified in sex-abuse case in British soccer
MANCHESTER, England – Ten suspects have been identified by one of the 17 police forces…
Toronto FC staging huge soccer turnaround, no longer a wasteland for players
TORONTO – Bill Manning remembers having to sell defender Drew Moor on Toronto FC while…
Grief turns to anger amid reports of lack of fuel in crash
MEDELLIN, Colombia – Authorities prepared Thursday to transport home the bodies of dozens of victims…
Former Chelsea player says he was paid to keep abuse quiet
LONDON – A former Chelsea player said he was paid 50,000 pounds ($77,500) by the…
Rain and sorrow accentuate memorial for dead at Brazil club
CHAPECO, Brazil – On a rainy Saturday that only accentuated the grief, 20,000 people filled…
Late errors prove costly for Man United, Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England – Individual errors proved costly for Liverpool and Manchester United on a day…
English FA says scope of review into sexual abuse increased
LONDON – The English Football Association’s review of sexual abuse by youth soccer coaches linked…
UK man found guilty in case linked to Brussels bomb suspect
LONDON – A British man was found guilty Tuesday of providing cash to a key…
Canadian men to play Bermuda in January soccer friendly
TORONTO – Canada will play a men’s soccer friendly in Bermuda on Jan. 22. The…
No complaints but plenty of layers as Toronto FC players bundle up for practice
Toronto FC players dug into their wardrobe Tuesday, with some wearing leggings, gloves and tuques…
Toronto FC coach says his club was overlooked in end-of-season honours
TORONTO – Despite a franchise-best season, Toronto FC didn’t garner much attention in the end-of-season…
Cruz Beckham, 11, releases debut holiday song for charity
LONDON – Another Beckham has stepped into the limelight. Cruz, the 11-year-old son of David…
Germany divided again as Leipzig gets emotions running high
LEIPZIG, Germany – Love or hate, it seems there’s nothing in between. Leipzig’s rapid ascent…
Belfast police investigating abuse arrest former coach
BELFAST, Ireland – A former soccer coach has been arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse…
Subway strike causes traffic gridlock in Argentina’s capital
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Unions representing subway workers are staging a strike that is causing…
Whitecaps pick up contract options on 11 players; striker Eric Hurtado re-signs
VANCOUVER – A day after cutting their captain loose, the Vancouver Whitecaps announced they have…
The Latest: Mutko says Russia will resort to legal action
LONDON – The Latest on the Russian doping report (all times local): ___ 6:30 p.m.…
Twin blasts near Istanbul soccer stadium kill 29 , wound 166
ISTANBUL – Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul…
Turkey blasts claimed by Kurdish militants; country mourns
ISTANBUL – Turkey declared a national day of mourning and paid tribute to the dead…