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Man arrested on suspicion of racism at Manchester derby
MANCHESTER, England – Police on Sunday questioned a soccer fan who was arrested after being…
Leicester makes another title bid with 8th straight EPL win
LONDON – A club-record eighth successive Premier League victory for Leicester. An eighth straight game…
Rennes survive double-touch penalty scare to beat 10-man Nantes 2-1
RENNES, France (AP) — Rennes had a first-half penalty chalked off for a rare double…
3 arrested after home-made bombs detonated at Brazil stadium
SAO PAULO – Brazilian police have arrested three people after home-made bombs were detonated at…
The Associated Press picks the top moments on TV from 2019
NEW YORK – Many have noticed how fragmented our TV viewing is, with multiple competing…
Olivia Smith, Jayden Nelson named Canada Soccer’s Youth Players of the Year
TORONTO – Teenagers Olivia Smith and Jayden Nelson have been named Canada Soccer’s Youth International…
Central African Republic: Alleged militia leaders face trial
The International Criminal Court announced Wednesday that two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian militia…
Ottawa Fury FC sells USL Championship franchise rights to Miami FC
Ottawa Fury FC, which suspended operations last month, has sold its USL Championship franchise rights…
Tokyo being billed as ‘Recovery Olympics’ — but not for all
FUTABA, Japan – The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics will kick off in Fukushima,…
3 dead as suspected twisters, other storms batter the South
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Three people are confirmed dead and a dozen more injured as a…
CPL’s York 9 FC signs Canadian international midfielder Chris Mannella
TORONTO – Chris Mannella is coming home. The former Toronto FC homegrown player, who found…
Twelve teams from four leagues to contest 2020 Canadian Championship
TORONTO – Twelve teams from four different leagues will contest the 2020 Canadian Championship across…
Montreal Impact sign Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to three-year contract
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact signed Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to a three-year contract on…
Review recommends Whitecaps improve communication and handling of complaints
An independent third-party review of the Vancouver Whitecaps stemming from allegations of harassment and bullying…
Davies impresses in Bayern win; Gladbach level at top
FREIBURG, Germany – Canadian left back Alphonso Davies provided a highlight-reel assist to help Bayern…
Man City, Man United to meet in English League Cup semis
The two Manchester clubs will meet in the semifinals of the English League Cup after…
FIFA has 9 offers for competition to rival Champions League
DOHA, Qatar – FIFA President Gianni Infantino is assessing nine offers from companies seeking to…
Man City beats Leicester, shows stomach for EPL title fight
If any team has a chance of stopping Liverpool marching to a first English league…
Racism in stands mars Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Tottenham in EPL
FIFA’s protocol for dealing with discrimination at soccer games was implemented for the first time…
2019 a year of women in hockey flexing collective muscle for a pro league
The women’s hockey landscape didn’t just tilt in 2019. It was turned upside down and…
Jeff Mallett replaces John Furlong as Vancouver Whitecaps’ executive chair
Vancouver Whitecaps executive chair John Furlong will retire from the club on Dec. 31. Whitecaps…
Uganda: 7 Eritrean soccer players disappear after tournament
KAMPALA, Uganda – A Ugandan official says seven Eritrean soccer players have disappeared at the…
Liverpool goes 13 points clear of Leicester with 4-0 win
LEICESTER, England – First came the Champions League title, then the Club World Cup last…
Russia confirms it will appeal 4-year Olympic ban
MOSCOW – Russia confirmed Friday that it will appeal its four-year Olympic ban for manipulating…