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Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar
SAO PAULO – Brazilian police said Tuesday they have decided there are no grounds to…
Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to multi-year contract extension
VANCOUVER – Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau sees himself as part of a bright future for the…
Bell in position to grow its share of wireless market with network performance: CEO
TORONTO – Canada’s wireless industry will have more difficulty growing revenue as overage fees are…
Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with Brazilian winger Lucas Venuto
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps and winger Lucas Venuto have parted ways. Venuto, 24, made…
Kaye, Sinclair and Charron named players of the month by Canada Soccer
TORONTO – Mark-Anthony Kaye, Christine Sinclair and Samuel Charron have been named Canada Soccer’s players…
One-handed Calgary Muay Thai fighter looks to turn heads in Las Vegas
Jake Peacock wasted little time in his pro kickboxing debut earlier this year. The 26-year-old…
Network wants review of ruling dropping Spanish league games
WASHINGTON – The network that televises Spanish league games in the U.S. says its games…
Prairie dog plague outbreak cancels fireworks show
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – Colorado officials have closed parks and cancelled a Major League Soccer…
Ronaldo loses bid to dismiss or fully seal Vegas rape case
LAS VEGAS – Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has lost a bid for dismissal or complete…
One-handed Muay Thai fighter from Calgary scores impressive win in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – One-handed Muay Thai fighter Jake Peacock of Calgary won his Lion Fight…
Ottawa Fury looks to showcase talent against Toronto FC in Canadian Championship
As a player, Julian de Guzman won a record 89 caps for Canada and lifted…
Vancouver Whitecaps deal midfielder Felipe Martins to D.C. United
VANCOUVER – Felipe Martins says his time with the Vancouver Whitecaps was a roller coaster.…
Families struggling to cope after mass shootings
Some of the victims were old, some were young. They included teachers, immigrants, a retired…
Families gather to remember victims of El Paso shooting
Families of those killed when a gunman opened fire at an El Paso Walmart are…
The Latest: Families mourn mass shooting victims
DAYTON, Ohio – The Latest on funerals for victims of recent mass shootings in Texas…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
Joining Whitecaps a ‘no-brainer’ for Canadian striker Tosaint Ricketts
VANCOUVER – Canadian striker Tosaint Ricketts is hoping he can be the offensive spark that…
Cavalry FC have nothing to lose against Impact in Canadian Championship semi
CALGARY – According to coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr., Calgary’s Cavalry FC has nothing to lose…
Soccer star Sala exposed to harmful carbon monoxide in plane
LONDON – Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala and his pilot were exposed to dangerous levels…
Satellite photos: Chinese armoured vehicles near Hong Kong
BEIJING – Satellite photos show what appear to be armoured personnel carriers and other vehicles…
Toronto FC downs Ottawa Fury FC to advance to Canadian Championship final
Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon returned from a groin injury Wednesday and made an immediate…
Impact down Cavalry 1-0 to advance to Canadian Championship final
CALGARY – All the Impact had to do was hold Calgary’s Cavalry FC scoreless in…
UEFA postpones Champions League talks as clubs, leagues row
Changes to the Champions League are unlikely to be decided this year after UEFA on…
US Soccer, team talks break down; likely head to jury trial
Players for the World Cup champion women’s national team say mediation talks with the U.S.…