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Andrew Mangiapane with goal and two assists, Flames beat Oilers 5-1
EDMONTON – Scoring early in every period was a recipe for success for the Calgary…
Jacob Markstrom makes 49 saves, Canucks hold on to beat Kings 3-2
VANCOUVER – Jacob Markstrom made it sound like hitting a career high with 49 saves…
The King reigns: LeBron James is AP’s male athlete of decade
He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast…
Canadian men to play Iceland in January international soccer friendly
TORONTO – Canada, bidding to add much-needed FIFA ranking points, will play Iceland in a…
Chelsea denied by overhead kick; Arsenal beats Man United
LONDON – Having finally ended a goal drought, Alireza Jahanbakhsh is now celebrating the greatest…
Montenegro denounces protest attack on its embassy in Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia – Montenegro on Friday strongly denounced aggression against its embassy in Serbia during…
Sudan’s women pursue soccer dream, challenging conservatives
OMDURMAN, Sudan – All her life, Elham Balatone wanted to play soccer — like her…
City wins, United draws in FA Cup; Brighton, Villa out
Watching John Stones make defensive mistakes while playing for England in the Nations League finals…
‘Shame on you’: Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
BRESCIA, Italy – Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once…
Thousands march in Liberia to protest falling economy
MONROVIA, Liberia – Police fired tear gas and water to disperse thousands of Liberians who…
As violence soars, time runs out for Afghan interpreters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a quiet cul-de-sac of this major North Carolina city, two boys…
Billionaire Burkle’s son found dead at Beverly Hills home
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – California billionaire Ronald Burkle’s adult son Andrew was found dead, his…
Whitecaps hire veteran sports businessman Mark Pannes as team’s new CEO
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have taken another step toward healing the bruises the Major…
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo announces he will leave club, return to Germany after 2025 season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo is leaving the club after…
Canada’s volleyball Tokyo 2020 dreams on the line in last-chance tournaments
Canadian volleyball player Alexa Gray feels extra motivation in an upcoming Olympic qualification tournament. Her…
Canadian Alistair Johnston looks to take next soccer step in MLS SuperDraft
Alistair Johnston enters the MLS SuperDraft with a highlight reel to remember. The 21-year-old from…
A look at some of the Canadians who died in Iran plane crash
There were dozens of Canadians among the 176 people who were killed when Ukraine International…
Toronto FC signs French-born defender Chris Mavinga to contract extension
Toronto FC nailed down a key part of its defence Thursday, signing centre back Chris…
US soccer defender Dest leaving Ajax training camp in Qatar
AMSTERDAM – Ajax and United States defender Sergiño Dest is leaving the Amsterdam club’s winter…
Four Canadians go in top 20 of MLS draft with Ryan Raposo leading the way at No. 4
Four Canadians went in the top 20 of Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft with the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Canadian men draw Honduras, El Salvador and Haiti in Olympic soccer qualifying
Canada has been drawn in a pool with Honduras, El Salvador and Haiti for the…
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when…
Toronto Arrows ready for second season in an expanded Major League Rugby
TORONTO – The Toronto Arrows head south Wednesday for the warmer weather of Las Vegas…
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when…