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At least 9 more deaths as 2nd major storm hits north Europe
LONDON (AP) — The second major storm in three days smashed through northern Europe on…
Last Afghan refugees leave NJ base after chaotic evacuation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last of thousands of Afghan refugees who awaited resettlement at eight…
Hope is to start construction on Toronto esports/entertainment venue in October
TORONTO – Bob Hunter is no stranger to entertainment venues, having had a hand in…
UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia
LONDON (AP) — UEFA faced calls from the British government to strip Russia of hosting…
Sartini, Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue building in 2022 MLS season
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping their momentum has staying power as they head…
O’Neill learns his way on roller-coaster soccer journey that has led him to Toronto FC
TORONTO – Just 28, Shane O’Neill has moved from Major League Soccer to Cyprus, Belgium,…
9th Circuit cancels hearing after women, US Soccer settle
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals canceled a March 7…
Eriksen set for Brentford debut in comeback from collapse
LONDON (AP) — Christian Eriksen is set to make his Brentford debut eight months after…
‘We can’t keep on slamming the brakes:’ N.S. gym owner on reopening plans
HALIFAX – In less than 24 months, Hannah Kovacs temporarily closed her gym Move East…
World Curling Federation removes European championships from Russia
PERTH, United Kingdom – The World Curling Federation has removed the 2022 European Curling Championships…
Russia loses Champions League final to Paris; Sochi F1 axed
LONDON (AP) — The invasion of Ukraine drew more punitive measures across the sporting world…
Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to kick off season with or without top striker
VANCOUVER – A large question looms as the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to start the 2022…
MLS tweaks roster rules regarding international slots for Canadian teams
TORONTO – The three Canadian MLS teams are getting a helping hand with their rosters.…
Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the…
Groundskeepers battle Mother Nature as Toronto FC prepares for home opener
TORONTO – As MLSE’s director of grounds, Robert Heggie knows the pitch at BMO Field…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Live updates: Johnson to seek UN Security Council meeting The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine…
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 8 of Russian assault
Russian forces pressed their war Thursday on Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power stationeven as the…
Nuclear plant attack and Canada’s plastic waste exports: In The News for Mar. 4
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Father mourns son after shelling on Ukraine soccer field
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — The surgeons leaving the operating room don’t make eye contact. One…
39 US women’s team players back Cone for USSF president
ATLANTA (AP) — Thirty-nine players on the women’s national team endorsed Cindy Parlow Cone for…
Sheriff’s Office: Stanford goalie Meyer death ruled suicide
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford soccer star Katie Meyer’s death has been ruled a suicide.…
Canada Soccer honours Vanessa Gilles, Milan Borjan as players of the month
Defender Vanessa Gilles and goalkeeper Milan Borjan have been named Canada Soccer’s Players of the…
Resilience Story: Forget about the leg, just watch him dance
CADILLAC, Mich. (AP) — The high school choir room buzzed with spontaneous song and silliness…
Rowdy fans barred, 14 arrested in Mexico soccer match brawl
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s soccer federation said Tuesday it will ban clubs of rowdy…