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U.K. has biggest 1-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases
LONDON – The United Kingdom posted its biggest one-day jump in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections Thursday…
Vancouver Whitecaps feel stronger, closer to playoffs after tough season
VANCOUVER – Russell Teibert knows there are people that counted the Vancouver Whitecaps out this…
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah positive for coronavirus
CAIRO – Egyptian soccer star and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the…
‘It’s not easy’: road-heavy season a struggle for Whitecaps families
VANCOUVER – Lucas Cavallini tried his best to not to worry about his wife and…
The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive…
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
NEW DELHI – India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but…
Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world’s oldest soccer teams…
Injured Mbappé jeered in Real Madrid’s quarterfinal exit in the Champions League
MADRID (AP) — There will be no Champions League title for Kylian Mbappé in his…
No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals
MADRID (AP) — Arsenal defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the…
Ancelotti’s future uncertain after Real Madrid’s Champions League quarterfinal exit
MADRID (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti says he isn’t certain about his coaching future following Real…
York 9 FC names Eva Havaris executive vice-president of strategy and operations
TORONTO – York 9 FC has named Eva Havaris its executive vice-president of strategy and…
We the nomads: Toronto Raptors far from first Canadian team to seek temporary home
As the Toronto Raptors move to Tampa, Fla.,to start the NBA season, they can look…
Black man killed by security guards is buried in Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil – A Black man who died while being beaten by supermarket security guards…
Simon Haydon, ex-AP international sports editor, dies at 64
LONDON – Simon Haydon, who shaped The Associated Press’ coverage of World Cups and Olympics…
Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate
Milan (AP) — Former Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard scored against his old club to…
Magical Day: A memorable Canadian one-off with the mighty Maradona
It’s a play that remains fresh in soccer coach Peter Pinizzotto’s mind even though it…
Belgium No. 1 in FIFA rankings, France second and Brazil third
ZURICH – With Belgium still at No. 1, FIFA released its final rankings list for…
3 funeral workers fired over Maradona coffin photos
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Three funeral workers have been fired for posing for photos alongside…
Toronto FC ready to refocus on future as long, hard season comes to an end
One of Toronto FC’s biggest stars isn’t thinking about whether or not he’ll be named…
Manager Klopp’s mood sours further as Liverpool drops points late
Already angered by fixture timings in a congested schedule and hindered by a long injury…
Across globe, game-day tributes to Diego Maradona
Across the world, teams paid tribute to Diego Maradona on Saturday with moments of silence…
Vanderbilt K Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power…
Fuller sticking with Vanderbilt football after registering historic kick
NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller, the most famous walk-on in U.S. college football this season,…
Janine Beckie, Atiba Hutchinson win Canada Soccer Awards for November
Janine Beckie and Atiba Hutchinson have been named Canada Soccer’s Players of the Month for…