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Canadian international Ballou Tabla leaves Atletico Ottawa to join team in Turkey
OTTAWA – Ballou Tabla, who helped Atletico Ottawa to the Canadian Premier League final last…
Scandal hits another Olympic sport in France — handball
PARIS (AP) — The head of France’s professional handball league resigned Wednesday after pleading guilty…
Late Grant Wahl to get US Soccer’s Colin Jose Media Award
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The late Grant Wahl will be honored with this year’s Colin…
Four NFL playoff contests dominate betting action on Proline
Once again, the NFL dominated betting action on Proline last week. According to the Ontario…
4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four people were kicked out of the Australian Open after displaying…
Tommy Paul’s Australian run helps make US men relevant again
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tommy Paul was too little at the time to remember watching…
Dummy of Vinícius Júnior hanged off bridge ahead of derby
MADRID (AP) — A dummy of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was hanged from a…
Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League is offering up a new look as it heads…
Russia’s path to 2024 Olympics takes shape, Ukraine objects
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia’s path to sending a team to the Paris Olympics next…
Hockey, jobs, children, guitar, custom suit all in a day in the life of a PHF player
Canadians make up 44 per cent of Premier Hockey Federation players this season, with two…
Djokovic’s dad stays away from Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s father stayed away from the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s…
Harrison Ford inspires cast in new comedy ‘Shrinking’
NEW YORK (AP) — When Bill Lawrence was developing his new Apple TV+ comedy ”Shrinking,”…
Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for…
Defence will once again be looked upon to fill the net for CF Montreal
MONTREAL – As the third week of CF Montreal’s training camp draws to an end,…
New CONCACAF-CONMEBOL agreement gives Canada games against top-tier opposition
Canada is getting its wish to play more top-tier competition ahead of the 2026 FIFA…
Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson
Toronto FC filled its gaping hole in goal Friday, signing U.S. international Sean Johnson through…
DEA Mexico chief quietly ousted over ties to drug lawyers
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly ousted its former top official in…
FIFA chief Infantino praises impact of expanded tournaments in speech to Asian soccer group
FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the impact of expanded tournaments in the development of soccer…
Canada’s Cyle Larin has dream debut in Spain, scores winner for Real Valladolid
VALLADOLID, Spain – Canadian forward Cyle Larin had a dream debut for Spain’s Real Valladolid…
Ryan Reynolds goes through range of emotions in FA Cup match
Ryan Reynolds went from joy to despair, and punch-the-air ecstasy to desolation. The unlikely new…
Canadian talent added to Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast crew
Canadians Patrice Bernier, Kaylyn Kyle, Ross Smith and Matt Cullen will be part of Apple’s…
Montrealer living the dream with ownership stake in revitalized Italian soccer team
Montreal businessman Angelo Pasto is proud of his Italian roots. And now he is looking…
Bayern signs João Cancelo on loan from Manchester City
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich bolstered its struggling team with the loan signing of Portugal…
UK police chiefs apologize to Hillsborough disaster families
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s police chiefs promised a “cultural change” on Tuesday as they apologized…