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As virus surges, isolated UK leader Johnson faces many foes
LONDON – All politicians have opponents, but Boris Johnson’s list is exceptional. Amid a global…
Europe and US facing new round of shutdowns amid virus surge
A new wave of lockdowns and business closings swept across France, Germany and other places…
Canadian skateboarder Matt Berger awaits his sport’s Olympic debut
Matt Berger’s grandmother Renee gave him a big-box store skateboard when he was four years…
2 lawmakers lament virus rules near New Hampshire line
THETFORD, Vt. – Two Vermont lawmakers from districts near the New Hampshire border are asking…
First Northern Super League game ‘a surreal moment’ for players, coaches
VANCOUVER — Quinn is no stranger to big games. The Canadian midfielder won gold at…
Russia’s reputation, Olympic status on trial for doping
GENEVA – Russia’s status as an Olympic team, and its reputation as a serial cheater…
Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows
TORONTO – In the wake of calling off a proposed October women’s camp in England…
Davies, DeRo join Beckham, Giovinco and others as finalists for MLS’ ’25 Greatest’
When Greg Vanney was drafted 17th overall out of UCLA by the Los Angeles Galaxy…
Abortion rights protest held for 10th day in Poland
WARSAW, Poland – Demonstrators held anti-government protests across Poland for the 10th straight day Saturday…
USL Championship final cancelled after multiple positive COVID-19 tests
The United Soccer League has cancelled Sunday’s USL Championship final, citing “multiple” positive COVID-19 tests…
Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool win as normality returns to EPL
On a day uncertainty reigned in England as the nation prepared to go back into…
Canada captains Scott Arfield, Christine Sinclair win Canada Soccer monthly awards
TORONTO – Canada captains Scott Arfield and Christine Sinclair have been named Canada Soccer’s players…
Montreal Impact focused, united as tough battle for playoff spot continues
MONTREAL – The Impact should have had a brief reprieve with loved ones in Montreal…
Doctor says Diego Maradona doing well after surgery
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Diego Maradona was recovering Wednesday after an operation for bleeding in…
UEFA asks FIFA for handball law change to stop harsh calls
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received a request from UEFA to adjust the handball law…
Verdict in landmark Russian doping case expected this year
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – A verdict in the landmark doping case that could strip Russia of…
Montreal Impact make final push for playoff position against D.C. United
Montreal Impact captain Jukka Raitala has a simple message for his teammates as a difficult…
Toronto FC falls short in bid for Supporters’ Shield in regular-season finale
HARRISON, N.J. – Toronto FC heads into the MLS post-season with more than a little…
Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact stars receive ‘Team of the Week’ honours
There’s plenty of Canadian content on Major League Soccer’s final Team of the Week for…
Marshall remembers worst US sports disaster 50 years later
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – After a plane crash killed most of Marshall University’s football team in…
Hungary reverses course to sharply tighten pandemic rules
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hungary’s government has imposed its strictest pandemic measures so far amid a…
Islamic extremists in Mozambique blamed for mass beheadings
MAPUTO, Mozambique – Reports of more than 50 beheadings by Mozambique’s Islamic extremist rebels have…
Montreal Impact extend Luis Binks’ loan agreement with Bologna through 2021
Luis Binks has done a lot of learning in his first Major League Soccer season…
Toronto FC receives permission to train back home ahead of the MLS playoffs
Toronto FC players will be sleeping in their own beds in the lead-up to the…