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D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney’s debut
WASHINGTON (AP) — New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn’t have to wait long to…
August streaming picks: Ron Howard’s cave rescue drama, an explosive Woodstock doc
A roundup of some must-see TV series and films premiering on subscription streaming platforms in…
Mateo Restrepo trades one dream for another, leaving pro soccer for med school
At 25, Mateo Restrepo has already achieved one dream by playing pro soccer. Now the…
New this week: ‘The Sandman,’ ‘My Life as a Rolling Stone’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Canada captain Christine Sinclair appointed to Order of British Columbia.
VICTORIA – Canada captain Christine Sinclair has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia.…
Toronto FC loans Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Nashville SC
Toronto FC has loaned Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Nashville SC for the rest of…
Former Olympian Allison Forsyth on a mission to make soccer and others a safe sport
In hiring Allison Forsyth to “to get us to where we want to be” with…
Slide over, bobsleds. Curling is coming to tropical Jamaica
Slide over, Jamaican bobsledders. A group of expats from the ice-free island are hoping to…
Defender Doneil Henry comes full circle, happy to be back with Toronto FC
TORONTO – After stops in England, Denmark, South Korea and the U.S., Doneil Henry is…
Vancouver Whitecaps waive Argentine defender Erik Godoy
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with defender Erik Godoy. The club announced…
Government to use regulation to ban handgun imports in two weeks
The federal government plans to fast-track a ban on the import of handguns into the…
Diego Rossi and Steven Moreira score goals as Crew beats St. Louis 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diego Rossi scored in the 55th minute and Steven Moreira added…
Northern athletes undaunted by their challenges at Canada Games
YELLOWKNIFE – Athletes from across Canada’s North will be among those competing at this month’s…
Last-place CF Montreal returns home after seven-game road trip to open MLS season
MONTREAL — For the first time in 171 days, CF Montreal will be playing in…
US obtains warrant to seize $90M jet of Russian oligarch
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge authorized the United States on Monday to seize a…
RCMP spyware use probe, Newfoundland forest fires : In The News for Aug. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
South Korean rain turns roads into rivers, leaves 9 dead
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea’s…
Suarez’ Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana
SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and his new club Nacional of…
FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
GENEVA (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar could start one day earlier than scheduled…
Canadian forward Tyler Pasher finds a new MLS home with the New York Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. – Less than a week after being waived by the Houston Dynamo, Canadian…
Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll in the CPL
Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll. Coming off a 1-0…
Canada men’s soccer team forms players association as World Cup money talks continue
TORONTO – The Canadian men’s soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations…
Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and…
Ontario, Quebec earn three gold medals apiece at Canada Games
WELLAND, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec picked up three gold medals apiece Friday at the…