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AP Analysis: Trump’s barbed comments upset British hosts
LONDON – There’s a character called Don Logan, played by Ben Kingsley in the British…
Corporations market at World Cup despite absence of US
MOSCOW – Budweiser has a boat on the Moscow River and a disco. Coke set…
Montreal Impact look to return to winning ways against San Jose Earthquakes
MONTREAL – Midfielder Samuel Piette knows the Montreal Impact need to put their mid-week defeat…
The clash: World Cup, Wimbledon men’s finals could overlap
MOSCOW – Roger Federer almost sounded offended when asked whether he would be concerned about…
Iconic ‘graffiti rock’ near Bellingham, Wash., tells many stories
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – For decades, a boulder perched above Interstate 5 about four miles south…
Trump’s remarks about changing European culture draw ire
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s lament this week that immigration is “changing the culture” of…
Russia on a high as World Cup wraps; Putin’s problems remain
MOSCOW – Despite a national wave of elation from the World Cup that bathed Russia…
No refuge from politics but France victory a fitting climax
MOSCOW – Kylian Mbappe high-fived a political protester who invaded the field during the World…
Party on Montreal streets following France’s World Cup win over Croatia
MONTREAL – Elated French fans burst out of bars and into the streets of Montreal…
Madonna back in Malawi; now considering soccer academy
BLANTYRE, Malawi – Madonna has returned to Malawi to celebrate the first anniversary of a…
The wink, the slouch — the non-verbal cues at the summit
HELSINKI – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his trademark macho posture converged with President Donald…
World Cup win gives France new set of heroes, needed boost
PARIS – The welcome was grand, the emotion visceral as France’s victorious World Cup team…
Elon Musk’s social media conduct may be bad for his business
Whether it’s investors betting against his stock or reporters or analysts who ask tough questions,…
Mother of Brazilian soccer star rescued from kidnappers
RIO DE JANEIRO – Police in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul said…
Toronto FC begins quest for third straight domestic title against Ottawa Fury FC
Toronto FC’s deep run in the CONCACAF Champions League competition was possible thanks to a…
World Cup finale reaches 16 million viewers in U.S.
NEW YORK – The World Cup soccer final where France defeated Croatia was seen by…
Semifinalist Impact, Whitecaps have eyes on Voyageurs Cup victory
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the bubble in terms…
Ottawa police investigating fireworks incident involving fans at TFC-Fury match
Ottawa police are investigating a fire that delayed Wednesday night’s Canadian Championship semifinal matchup between…
After rescue, soccer boys pray for protection at Thai temple
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – The youth soccer teammates rescued from a flooded cave began their…
Sex abuse victims join hands, accept courage award at ESPYs
LOS ANGELES – More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor…
With Comcast out, how Disney’s empire will look with Fox
NEW YORK – The Mouse House is getting close to catching the Fox. Comcast’s decision…
The Latest: Woods shoots even-par 71 at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – The Latest on the British Open (all times local): 8:35 p.m. Tiger…
Toronto FC suspends supporter group privileges after incident in Ottawa stands
Toronto FC indefinitely suspended recognized supporter group privileges and announced plans for a review of…
Thailand seeks control over movies about cave ordeal
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government wants to control how movies portray the ordeal of the…