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Hoddle still in serious condition after heart attack
LONDON – Former England player and manager Glenn Hoddle remains in a serious condition in…
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‘I’m barely breathing’: Synagogue survivor recounts terror PITTSBURGH (AP) — A survivor of the Pittsburgh…
Can a holographic screen help a new phone break out?
NEW YORK – Most leading phones offer the same basics: Big screens, decent battery life…
The Latest: Leicester players visit memorial to Thai owner
LEICESTER, England – The Latest on the helicopter crash in Leicester (all times local): ___…
Data recorder recovered from Leicester owner’s helicopter
LEICESTER, England – The flight data recorder from the helicopter that crashed with the Leicester…
Vancouver Whitecaps looking to solve ‘culture problem’ in off season
VANCOUVER – Problems in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ locker room this season spilled into the team’s…
Neymar now facing up to 6 years in prison in fraud trial
MADRID – A Spanish judge says fraud and corruption charges brought against Neymar could merit…
FIFA asks Qatar emir about World Cup share with bitter foes
DOHA, Qatar – Adding 16 teams to the 2022 World Cup is about far more…
Bolt’s bid for pro contract in Australia ends without a deal
GOSFORD, Australia – Usain Bolt’s bid to become a professional soccer player in Australia has…
Toronto Arrows become Canada’s first professional rugby union side
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows have become Canada’s first professional rugby union side. The Arrows,…
Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio undergoes sports hernia surgery
Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio has undergone sports hernia surgery. The MLS team said the…
Carbon taxes on coal-fired power plants to affect only some of their emissions
OTTAWA – Coal-fired power plants in Canada will pay to keep polluting once the federal…
Thai elite turn out for Leicester City owner’s funeral
BANGKOK – An elaborate funeral began Saturday for Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner Vichai…
Quiet Qatar: Few fans, little buzz for gymnastics worlds
DOHA, Qatar – All the usual bells and whistles were there. The pyrotechnic introductions. The…
Leicester City players pay respects at owner’s Thai funeral
BANGKOK – Leicester City manager Claude Puel led his soccer team’s players as they arrived…
Man City powers on, Chelsea up to 2nd after win
LONDON – Manchester City displayed ruthless efficiency on Sunday to raise more questions over who…
Camila Cabello wins best artist and best song at MTV EMAs
BILBAO, Spain – Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello was the big winner at the MTV EMAs…
A look at three Canadians who made their mark in the world of indoor soccer
TORONTO – A new chapter in Canadian indoor soccer opens Dec. 1 when the Mississauga…
Champs League: Barca through, Griezmann scores, Monaco out
PARIS – With voting for the 2018 Ballon d’Or closing this week, Antoine Griezmann boosted…
Toronto Arrows open inaugural Major League Rugby season with eight road games
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows will have to forge their identity on the road. With…
‘I just want to start working’: Marc Dos Santos named new Whitecaps head coach
VANCOUER, B.C. – A bright red line will soon go on display in the Vancouver…
John Herdman developing a “no-excuses” environment CONCACAF road games
TORONTO – Canada’s men’s soccer team is done with excuses. So when John Herdman’s players…
McMaster stuns Montreal 1-0 at Canadian university women’s soccer quarters
OTTAWA – A harmless looking pass in the dying seconds of extra time led to…
Argentina’s newest national park protects vital wetlands
CIERVO DE LOS PANTANOS NATIONAL PARK, Argentina – Just an hour’s drive from one of…