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Canadian Premier League hopes to kick off with a bang at Hamilton opener
The Canadian Premier League looks to kick off with a bang Saturday with a large…
Montreal Impact players don’t feel they’re getting fair treatment from MLS
MONTREAL – Defender Daniel Lovitz thinks Major League Soccer looks down on the Montreal Impact…
South Africa marks Freedom Day, apartheid ended 25 years ago
KWA-THEMA, South Africa – Calls for more jobs for South Africa’s black majority and respect…
Pacific FC defeats Halifax 1-0 at Westhills Stadium in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. – Professional soccer in Canada entered a new era this weekend with the…
Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush named Major League Soccer player of the week
NEW YORK – Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush has been named Major League Soccer’s player…
Altidore, Stephens announce engagement, making sports power couple official
Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore and tennis star Sloane Stephens have announced their engagement. Altidore…
Volleyball players lead female nominees for Canadian university sport awards
CALGARY – Volleyball talent was at the forefront in women’s U Sports this season. Three…
Netflix announces deal for film about Thailand’s cave boys
BANGKOK – Netflix is joining with the production company for the movie “Crazy Rich Asians”…
Big worry for college scandal suspects: Their co-defendants
BOSTON – Federal prosecutors said all along that they expect more people to be charged…
Messi hits 600 goals with a brace, Barca beats Liverpool 3-0
BARCELONA, Spain – Facing its toughest opponent of the season, Barcelona once again turned to…
Athletic outdoorsman, tech enthusiast killed in NC classroom
RALEIGH, N.C. – Riley Howell had an athlete’s physique and loved working outdoors on his…
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Carolina 5 N.Y. Islanders 2 (Carolina leads series 3-0)…
AM Prep-Segue
RICK SCHRODER ARRESTED AGAIN MALIBU, Calif. (AP) —Rick Schroder has been arrested on suspicion of…
‘Anybody can win any game in this league’: No easy wins as Whitecaps face Rapids
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps may be facing the bottom team in the Major League…
‘Bend It Like Beckham’ musical to make North American debut in Toronto
TORONTO – A musical adaptation of the girl-power soccer film “Bend It Like Beckham” is…
British lawmakers urged to take a lesson from Liverpool
LONDON – In a display of political opportunism, British Prime Minister Theresa May has urged…
Tottenham stuns Ajax 3-2 to reach Champions League final
AMSTERDAM – Facing a three-goal deficit at halftime in their Champions League semifinal, Tottenham’s players…
Coach accused of raping Special Olympian, threatening him
READING, Pa. – A former coach for a county Special Olympics soccer team is going…
Rugby Nova Scotia says safety key focus as it manages high school season
HALIFAX – A renewed emphasis on safety is the key to preserving high school rugby…
Impact face Cincinnati side led by former Montreal youth coach Damet
MONTREAL – The surging Impact look to build on their stellar away record when they…
For Harris, memories of a warrior mother guide her campaign
NEW YORK – Speaking from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed…
Wildfire prompts evacuation order, state of emergency in central B.C.
FRASER LAKE, B.C. – Fraser Lake Mayor Sarrah Storey was driving back from a soccer…
Report: Iran-linked disinformation effort had personal touch
LONDON – When an attractive young Middle Eastern woman contacted Saudi dissident Ali AlAhmed over…
Former USC coach pleads guilty in admissions scheme
BOSTON – A former University of Southern California soccer coach pleaded guilty Tuesday to allegations…