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Iran’s only female Olympic medallist reportedly defects
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s only female Olympic medallist said she defected from the…
Canadian Joe Fletcher to help train, supervise MLS assistant referees
Veteran Canadian soccer official Joe Fletcher, a veteran of two World Cups and numerous other…
Canada looks to add to valuable FIFA ranking points in friendly against Iceland
Two wins, eight goals but just 2.26 ranking points. A pair of comfortable 4-1 victories…
Canadian talent available in NWSL draft but Fleming opts not to take part
A handful of Canadians are eligible for Thursday’s NWSL draft but Canadian international Jessie Fleming…
NBC Peacock streamer to offer sneak peak of late-night TV
NEW YORK – Paying subscribers of NBCUniversal’s upcoming Peacock streaming service will get Premier League…
Bayern Munich fans accuse club of turning blind eye to Qatar
MUNICH – Bayern Munich fans fed up with the club’s longstanding links with Qatar organized…
First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress
TORONTO – A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines,…
Brazilian broadcast executive gets probation in FIFA scandal
NEW YORK – A federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced Brazilian broadcast executive Jose Margulies to…
Canada women’s soccer team reduces roster to 20 ahead of CONCACAF Olympic qualifier
Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has trimmed his roster to 20 ahead of next week’s CONCACAF…
Erasing Evo: Bolivian bid to remove his image draws backlash
LA PAZ, Bolivia – A man with a sledgehammer pounded at the bust of his…
‘Magic’ gloves let acclaimed Brazilian pianist play again
SAO PAULO – A few days before Christmas, renowned pianist João Carlos Martins summoned his…
McGill’s ‘Dr. Death’ takes unconventional journey to Super Bowl
Former McGill University football coach Sonny Wolfe realized immediately he had something special in Laurent…
Super Bowl back in Miami for 11th time after 10-year hiatus
MIAMI – It’s appropriate the Super Bowl to end droughts is Miami-bound. The Kansas City…
Nantes fans remember Sala; Neymar pays tribute to Bryant
PARIS – Nantes fans paid an emotional tribute to Emiliano Sala before Sunday’s home game…
Bryant’s death draws tributes from Asian fans, politicians
BEIJING – Kobe Bryant was a hugely popular figure in Asia, no more so than…
Fox to televise 2021 and 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cups
NEW YORK – Fox will televise the 2021 and 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cups under an…
Police probe homicide of 24-year-old soccer player in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. – Police are asking the public to help further their investigation into…
Canadian Christine Sinclair on verge of soccer history at CONCACAF qualifier
EDINBURG, Texas – It’s a milestone game for women’s soccer in St. Kitts and Nevis.…
Raptors’ McKechnie remembers Bryant for his work ethic and drive
TORONTO – Alex McKechnie remembers the way Kobe Bryant would constantly look for ways to…
Kobe’s boyhood hero Oscar Schmidt celebrates ‘annoying kid’
SAO PAULO – For little Kobe Bryant growing up in Italy, the player that amazed…
Virus in China affects sports events, Olympic qualifiers
GENEVA – Amid growing concern about the spread of a new virus in China, international…
Europe steps up China virus fight, aims to repatriate 600
PARIS – Europe stepped up efforts Wednesday to counter a spreading virus from China that…
Virus in China affects Canada’s track and field team, other sports
Six months before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the spread of a new virus in China…
Canada captain Christine Sinclair breaks world scoring record with goal No. 185
EDINBURG, Texas – Canada captain Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach’s world-record total of 184 goals…