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Rioting erupts in Rotterdam over coronavirus restrictions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police fired warning shots, injuring an unknown number of people,…
Washington Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Chicago Red Stars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kelley O’Hara scored in the 97th minute and the Washington Spirit…
Dutch police arrest 7 amid unrest in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police arrested seven rioters in The Hague on Saturday night…
Whitecaps eliminated from playoffs with 3-1 loss to Sporting KC
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – It isn’t the storybook ending the Vancouver Whitecaps had hoped for,…
Dutch police arrest more than 30 amid ongoing unrest
EDE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police have arrested more than 30 people during unrest in…
Toronto FC parts ways with caretaker coach Javier Perez
TORONTO – Javier Perez, who took over as coach from the fired Chris Armas on…
Canada’s success brings attention to TFC’s domestic internationals
TORONTO – Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio say Canada’s success on the international front provided…
Interpol elects United Arab Emirates official as president
ISTANBUL (AP) — Interpol on Thursday elected a contentious official from the United Arab Emirates…
Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer…
Bayern Munich’s AGM ends in tumult over Qatar sponsorship
Bayern Munich’s annual general meeting ended in tumult with members yelling and booing the club’s…
Italy and Portugal drawn in same World Cup playoff bracket
GENEVA (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar is sure to be without either Italy…
Man United hires Rangnick as manager until end of season
MANCHESTER, England – Revered German coach Ralf Rangnick was hired Monday to lead Manchester United…
Lebanon’s president discusses Gulf crisis with Qatar’s emir
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president Monday discussed his country’s economic meltdown and an unprecedented diplomatic…
National survey indicates many Canadians don’t want NFL here at the expense of CFL
TORONTO – A new national survey indicates many Canadians don’t want the NFL here at…
Feds open bids for ‘major attraction’ in renewed bid for land project in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A federal agency is swinging open the doors for companies to propose one…
Review: A Neapolitan rhapsody in ‘The Hand of God’
Paolo Sorrentino’s films can be overwrought, grotesque and uneven but they are rarely not alive.…
Sister of man imprisoned in Saudi Arabia writes to Hamilton
PARIS (AP) — The sister of a man who was sentenced to death in Saudi…
Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan named to Major League Soccer’s Best XI
Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan is leaving Major League Soccer as an All-Star. The 22-year-old from…
Mexico overhauls handling of migrants to release pressure
TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Benjamín Villalta, a 39-year-old Nicaraguan, couldn’t believe that a Mexican immigration…
Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC
The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC…
Former Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis to help run new developmental MLS Next Pro league
Former Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis has been named senior vice-president of competition and…
Indonesian leader visits eruption survivors, vows to rebuild
LUMAJANG, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s president on Tuesday visited areas devastated by a powerful volcanic…
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert one of 15 semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy
For the second year in a row, Canadian Kyle Hiebert is one of 15 men’s…
Manchester United adds former Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas to coaching staff
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Manchester United has confirmed that former Toronto FC head coach Chris…