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‘Explorer at heart’: American missionary killed in India
SEATTLE – John Allen Chau spent summers alone in a California cabin as a wilderness…
A ‘hospital’ for statues patches up Argentine monuments
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – A headless Anibal Troilo, one of the tango’s greatest performers, rests…
Does Canada have a new power soccer couple in Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema?
Teenage stars Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema have already made their soccer mark for Canada.…
Tijuana declares ‘humanitarian crisis,’ seeks help from UN
TIJUANA, Mexico – The mayor of Tijuana has declared a humanitarian crisis in his border…
Fights, escapes, harm: Migrant kids struggle in facilities
HOUSTON – In one government facility for immigrant youth, a 20-year-old woman who had lied…
Welcome back, Claudio! Ranieri has instant impact at Fulham
A stirring fightback. A first win in nearly three months. An attacking partnership already clicking.…
From Ghana to Canada, goalkeeper Kayza Massey looks to make a difference
Canada coach Rhian Wilkinson is proud of the diversity and accomplishments of her Canadian team…
Boca-River Libertadores final postponed again after attack
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The Copa Libertadores final between fierce Argentine rivals Boca Juniors and…
Koreas win UNESCO recognition of traditional wrestling
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Divided for about seven decades, North and South Korea together…
Vancouver Whitecaps exercise option to keep Reyna, ditch Marinovic
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps parted ways with nine players on Monday, and new head…
Ecstatic, relieved Stampeders return to Calgary with Grey Cup
CALGARY – Tired but happy Calgary Stampeders filed off the buses at McMahon Stadium with…
Security concerns arise as Argentina hosts G-20
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentine authorities say that Buenos Aires will be an armoured city…
Chess world title match comes down to rapid tiebreakers
LONDON – After more than 50 hours of play over nearly three weeks, the chess…
Three Canadian soccer players among semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy
KANSSA CITY, Mo. – Three Canadians have made the list of semifinalists for the 2018…
William, Kate pay tribute to UK soccer team owner
LONDON – Prince William and Kate have paid tribute to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha…
Mexico penalty crushes Canada hopes in semifinal of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Canada will finish no higher than third at the FIFA U-17 Women’s…
Refugee soccer player sought by Bahrain detained in Thailand
BANGKOK – Rights groups are urging Thai authorities not to deport a Bahraini professional soccer…
NBA making a ‘long-term play’ in Africa
SALY, Senegal – Timothy Ighoefe is an intimidating defender at 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Still,…
A look at the first 10 player signings by the new Canadian Premier League
TORONTO – A look at the Canadian Premier League’s first 10 signings: (Calgary) Cavalry FC…
Defendant, prosecutors appeal verdict in Dortmund bus attack
BERLIN – A German man sentenced to 14 years in prison for attacking the Borussia…
Mississauga MetroStars drop pro indoor soccer debut against Baltimore
BALTIMORE – The Mississauga MetroStars fell well short in their Major Arena Soccer League debut,…
George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War
HOUSTON – He was the man who sought a “kinder, and gentler nation,” and the…
Berhalter hired as US soccer coach after World Cup failure
Gregg Berhalter was hired Sunday to coach the U.S. men’s national team, making him the…
Mark Hughes out as Southampton manager
Southampton fired manager Mark Hughes on Monday with the club in the Premier League’s relegation…