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Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester after 13 years and club hails its ‘greatest ever player’
Jamie Vardy is leaving Leicester following its relegation from the Premier League, ending the striker’s…
Alguacil to step down as Real Sociedad coach at end of season
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil will step down this summer,…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League
Having played for clubs in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Iceland, veteran Canadian goalkeeper…
Are all Russia ties now sinister, or are some just business?
MOSCOW – A shipping company partly owned by President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary is one…
With both star strikers suspended, Toronto FC looks elsewhere for goals
Toronto FC has touted its depth all season. Now comes perhaps the ultimate test —…
Carl Robinson: Expect lots of changes to Vancouver Whitecaps next season
VANCOUVER – Carl Robinson demonstrated with some of his late-season manoeuvres that emotion doesn’t play…
Sky threatens to shut UK news channel if it hinders Fox bid
LONDON – European pay TV giant Sky says it may shut down its British news…
There has been some thawing, but chill remains in Canada-US soccer rivalry
VANCOUVER – The feelings might not be as heated, the dislike not as intense, but…
Liberia president frustrated over runoff election delay
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia’s president said Wednesday “our democracy is under assault” as the runoff…
Leon grabs equalizer as Canada draws U.S. 1-1 in women’s soccer friendly
VANCOUVER – Adriana Leon needed another look at the signature moment of her return the…
Suspect in bombing of German team bus to go on trial Dec. 21
BERLIN – A man charged in the bombing of a German soccer team’s bus seven…
Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane can win the first major trophy of his career…
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returns to work after illness
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returned to work on Thursday after recovering…
Finding a date for a Serie A title playoff could be near impossible
ROME (AP) — Italian league officials might be second-guessing their decision to install a one-match…
Toronto Wolfpack awaiting word from City on timing of stadium renovations
TORONTO – Season tickets for the Toronto Wolfpack’s second season go on sale Monday and…
Big O’s new roof a reminder of the past and a sign of confidence in the future
MONTREAL – A new roof for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium will serve as a reminder of…
Evra fired by Marseille, banned by UEFA for kicking fan
NYON, Switzerland – Patrice Evra was fired by Marseille on Friday after being suspended by…
Gay slur heard at Mexico soccer games rings out in congress
MEXICO CITY – An anti-gay slur that Mexican soccer officials are trying to eradicate at…
Former South American soccer officials face US bribery trial
NEW YORK – U.S. prosecutors say Brazilian businessman Jose Maria Marin was a soccer official…
Cape Breton beats Montreal in penalty shootout for first national championship
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Ben Jackson made the decisive save in a penalty shootout as the…
Alex Morgan leads United States over Canada in women’s soccer friendly
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Alex Morgan scored the go-ahead goal in the second half as…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
‘A national shame’: Local papers react harshly to Italy exit
ROME – The End. The Apocalypse. A national shame. Local newspapers spared no words Tuesday…
Italy’s decline can be traced to Serie A’s problems
ROME – The best players in the world go elsewhere. The best coaches in Italy…