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American soccer club looks to hire tattoo artist
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Union is creating a new position, off the pitch: chief tattoo…
Details released about N.S. bill aimed at ending labour dispute with teachers
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Liberal government tabled legislation Tuesday that would impose a new four-year…
Study of footballers’ brains highlights dementia concerns
LONDON – The degenerative damage potentially caused by repeated blows to the head in soccer…
Vancouver Whitecaps add to offence by acquiring striker Fredy Montero on loan
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson had scouted dozens of strikers in his seemingly endless…
Toronto FC fullback remembers those that helped him chart his unlikely course
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States – One of the top fullbacks in Major League Soccer, Toronto FC’s…
Like his Toronto FC captain, Steven Beitashour does not agree with travel ban
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States – Steven Beitashour is quick to tell you he is a soccer…
Austrian woman convicted for pro-Hitler sign, Facebook post
VIENNA – A woman who questioned the Holocaust and displayed a sign over her toilet…
His injury nightmare behind him, Ben Spencer looks to make mark with Toronto FC
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States – At six foot five, forward Ben Spencer is hard to miss…
NYCFC star signing Maxi Moralez almost ended up wearing Toronto FC colours.
CHAMPIONSGATE, United States – Newly signed New York City FC designated player Maximiliano Moralez almost…
Paris protesters decry police abuse; some clash with police
Paris police sprayed tear gas at bottle-throwing demonstrators on the margins of a rally Saturday…
Spotlight shifts to teams with less Champs League pedigree
LONDON – After the Champions League knockout phase was opened by teams with a combined…
Toronto FC defender Clement Simonin thankful injury roller-coaster is over
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. – Clement Simonin is without a contract at Toronto FC’s training camp, his…
Reverse keeper eats meat pie on sidelines in betting stunt
LONDON – A 45-year-old backup goalkeeper used his team’s big moment against Arsenal to take…
Soccer star Abby Wambach gets engaged to Christian writer
Retired U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach has announced her engagement to Christian writer Glennon Doyle…
AP Analysis: Why Venezuelans have lost hope life will change
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela is so short on food that tens of thousands are going…
China’s Recon buys $100M majority stake in Millennium Films
HONG KONG – China’s footprint in Hollywood is expanding following a wire and cable maker’s…
Former Montreal Impact player Maxim Tissot signs with D.C. United
TORONTO – Canadian international Maxim Tissot has signed with D.C. United. The 24-year-old defender-midfielder from…
U.S. soccer captain Michael Bradley quotes one president to shed light on another
TORONTO – In the wake of White House media restrictions, U.S. soccer captain Michael Bradley…
Fort McMurray fire chiefs retires, says no regrets in handling of wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The fire chief who offered regular updates to Canadians during last…
Friend: Livestreaming gamer ‘in rough shape’ before death
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A Virginia man who died at home while playing a 24-hour…
Montreal Impact sign former TFC defender Daniel Lovitz
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact have signed former Toronto FC defender Daniel Lovitz to a…
With core intact, Impact look to go farther than East final in 2017
MONTREAL – On the surface, the only noticeable change in the Montreal Impact this season…
Veteran Canadian midfielder Diana Matheson out for season with knee injury
TORONTO – Veteran Canadian midfielder Diana Matheson is facing another lengthy absence due to a…
Christine Sinclair scores, Canada opens Algarve Cup defence with win over Danes
ALBUFEIRA, Portugal – Christine Sinclair scored in the 90th minute as Canada’s women’s soccer team…