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South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate
JOHANNESBURG – A soccer mom in one of Cape Town’s posh suburbs drops off a…
Canadian international Alphonso Davies running straight at stardom
Whitecaps icon Bob Lenarduzzi remembers watching Alphonso Davies knock the ball ahead on a run…
CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee hands Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban
CONCACAF has handed Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban resulting from his ejection during…
In lockdown easing, UK’s Johnson says groups of 6 can meet
LONDON – Up to six people from different households will be allowed to meet outdoors…
Police want Liverpool’s title decider in neutral stadium
MANCHESTER, England – Liverpool might not win the English Premier League at Anfield after police…
The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___…
Canada’s Davies helps Bayern top Fortuna 5-0 to take 10-point Bundesliga lead
MUNICH – Edmonton’s Alphonso Davies and his Bayern Munich teammates continue to dominate the Bundesliga…
Goodell: ‘Tragic events’ call for ‘urgent need for action’
NEW YORK – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says “there remains an urgent need for action”…
The Latest: Atalanta coach says virus was life-threatening.
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___…
Toronto FC takes next step, starts small group training sessions on Monday
Toronto FC plans to up its training on Monday, going from individual workouts to small…
Major League Soccer players boycott training in apparent labour impasse
Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecap players boycotted training Monday in an apparent labour…
MLS, players reach new labour deal, season to resume with Florida tournament
Major League Soccer and its players’ union reached an agreement that paves the way for…
Strawberry says MLB needs to focus on developing and marketing the game within the inner cities
NEW YORK (AP) — Darryl Strawberry says Major League Baseball needs to focus on developing…
P.E.I. on verge of resuming soccer, with CPL possibly coming to play
It looks like Prince Edward Island will lead the way in Canada’s return to soccer,…
Italy far-right clash briefly with cops during day of demos
ROME – Right-wing protesters briefly confronted journalists and police in Rome on Saturday during a…
Bayern wears Black Lives Matter armbands, keeps winning
BERLIN – Wearing ”Black Lives Matter” armbands, Bayern Munich came from a goal down to…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats…
‘Create your own excitement’: Players ponder empty buildings
The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an…
Müller the chef serves up title-winning assists for Bayern
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Call them Road Runner and The Chef. Alphonso Davies and Thomas Müller…
UConn soccer player loses lawsuit over obscene gesture
HARTFORD, Conn. – A federal judge has ruled that UConn did nothing wrong when it…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
Leverkusen into German Cup final as 4th-tier team’s run ends
VÖLKLINGEN, Germany – Fourth-division Saarbrücken’s record-breaking run to the German Cup semifinals came to an…
Cairo film festival’s art director resigns amid controversy
CAIRO – The controversial art director of Cairo’s international film festival has resigned amid calls…