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Former Marseille president, businessman Bernard Tapie dies
PARIS (AP) — Bernard Tapie, a flamboyant businessman who was beloved by sports fans for…
FIFA urges players to get vaccinated, EPL lags on take-up
FIFA offered direct encouragement for footballers to get vaccinated on Sunday. The first clear statement…
Salah wonder goal has Klopp purring despite draw with City
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah was too busy being asked about his wonder goal…
Espanyol ends Madrid’s 25-game unbeaten streak in Spain
MADRID (AP) — After its third stumble in a week, there’s suddenly cause for concern…
More than 100 Afghans from music school flown out of country
BEIRUT (AP) — More than 100 students, alumni and faculty members of the Afghanistan National…
Alistair Johnston, Nichelle Prince honoured as Canada Soccer’s players of the month
TORONTO – Alistair Johnston and Nichelle Prince have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the…
Hoilett, Wotherspoon to miss Canada’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game in Mexico
Canada will be without forward Junior Hoilett and midfielder David Wotherspoon for Thursday’s CONCACAF World…
Vancouver Whitecaps reschedule second-last game of season against LAFC
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have rescheduled an upcoming match against LAFC. Originally scheduled for…
National player alleges sexual abuse in Australian soccer
SYDNEY (AP) — Soccer authorities in Australia have urged players to make formal complaints in…
Review: Thai cave incident explored in riveting ‘The Rescue’
The outcome is right there in the title. And yet the new documentary “ The…
Owners of Premier League club Brentford buy Spanish third-tier team Mérida
LONDON (AP) — The owner of Premier League club Brentford has completed the acquisition of…
Liam Millar looks to make mark with new Swiss club and help Canada get to World Cup
Liam Millar has already made a mark at Liverpool. Now the 22-year-old Canadian winger is…
In ‘The Rescue’ a perilous underwater mission in focus
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Stanton, the elite British cave diver who helped lead the…
Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund
LONDON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund completed a buyout of Premier League club…
Mbappé nets late as France beats Spain to win Nations League
MILAN (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a late winner as world champion France came from…
School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for goals
KINGSLEY, Mich. (AP) — A high school soccer player in northern Michigan broke records for…
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MICHIGAN REDISTRICTING Michigan redistricting panel advances maps to hearing stage LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s…
Coach John Herdman sees Panama game as key for Canada in World Cup qualifying
TORONTO – Back home after picking up points via draws in Mexico and Jamaica, unbeaten…
Wright scores pair of goals to lead Atletico 4-3 over Edmonton in CPL
EDMONTON – Brian Wright scored a pair of goals to lead Atletico Ottawa to a…
Raheem Sterling open to leaving Manchester City to play more
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Raheem Sterling is open to leaving Manchester City to be sure…
Priestman looks to turn her Olympic champion team into a perennial contender
One day after the Canadian men turned heads with an impressive 4-1 World Cup qualifying…
Canada Soccer names roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship
Canada Soccer has announced its roster for the inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship, scheduled for…
Weather, protest cloud Beijing flame-lighting rehearsal
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — A sunburst at the overcast birthplace of the ancient Olympic…
Hope, conflicted morality as Newcastle fans welcome Saudis
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Wearing a mock Arab headdress, Chris Greenslade, between swigs from a…