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What’s new in the China virus outbreak
About 7,700 cases of a new viral respiratory illness have been confirmed since an outbreak…
Whirlwind continues for Christine Sinclair in wake of world goal-scoring record
EDINBURG, Texas – The whirlwind continued for Christine Sinclair a day after becoming the world’s…
Matches at Olympic tournament delayed due to China virus
SYDNEY, Australia – An Olympic women’s qualifying soccer tournament will proceed but China’s match with…
British Columbia mom has plea deal in U.S. college admissions scandal
BOSTON – A court document says a woman from British Columbia would plead guilty to…
Edmonton-area soccer leagues nixing handshakes amid new coronavirus fears
EDMONTON – Soccer leagues in the Edmonton area are cancelling usual post-game handshakes for the…
With a 22-point lead, Liverpool setting new standards in EPL
Liverpool is setting standards that have never been seen in English soccer. With a 4-0…
Canada’s Desiree Scott still relishes role as a midfielder destroyer
EDINBURG, Texas – While Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has looked to build a team able…
WADA: U.S. bill could ‘shatter the anti-doping system’
The World Anti-Doping Agency sent a letter to U.S. Senators explaining how a bill designed…
Tiny indigenous land highlights Brazil’s environmental woes
SAO PAULO – Their bodies painted black, dozens of members the Brazil’s Guarani Mbya tribe…
Liverpool’s kids win FA Cup replay with Klopp absent
Canadian international Liam Millar started for Liverpool on Tuesday as the Premier League leaders, fielding…
Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one…
Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals with Shelton and Cerundolo
MUNICH (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev has a 7-2 record against Tallon Griekspoor that doesn’t…
Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are trying to bounce back from…
Karina LeBlanc, Brittany Timko Baxter named to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
TORONTO – Karina LeBlanc and Brittany Timko Baxter, who won 242 caps for Canada between…
Companies offer rebuke of Tennessee’s anti-LGBT adoption law
NASHVILLE – Almost three dozen big companies and more than 100 small businesses in Tennessee…
Son clinches Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Southampton in FA Cup
LONDON – Son Heung-min’s late penalty secured Tottenham’s progress in the FA Cup on Wednesday,…
Toronto FC signs veteran Argentina winger Pablo Piatti as third designated player
Toronto FC has signed Argentine winger Pablo Piatti as its new designated player. The 30-year-old…
Financial irregularities in African soccer exposed by audit
Financial wrongdoing across African soccer has been unearthed in a confidential audit of the continent’s…
Mexican art critic shatters contemporary piece at art fair
MEXICO CITY – An art critic has destroyed a contemporary piece at Mexico’s premiere art…
Hurricane-force winds pound UK and Europe, upend travel
LONDON – Storm Ciara battered the U.K. and northern Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy…
Russia: Youth group members found guilty of plotting attacks
MOSCOW – A Russian military court convicted seven members of a left-wing youth group of…
Impact, midfielder Ignacio Piatti agree to terminate contract
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact and midfielder Ignacio Piatti have agreed to terminate his Major…
Official: Sudan to hand over al-Bashir for genocide trial
CAIRO – Sudan’s transitional authorities have agreed to hand over ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir to…
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…