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Red Sox ballpark turns back to baseball after busy winter
BOSTON (AP) — The hockey rink has been removed. The goalposts are gone. The obstacle…
Fans barred from European soccer game amid Russian plot fear
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A European soccer game in Moldova will be played in an…
Canadian Soccer Business says it has been misunderstood, offers to help Canada teams
Canadian Soccer Business, the little-known entity that represents Canada Soccer’s corporate partnerships and broadcast rights…
Canadian women frustrated, disheartened by ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
Captain Christine Sinclair says the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer has left her and…
CF Montreal trains ahead of pre-season match with Inter Miami CF
CF Montreal is still in the experimentation phase of camp as it continues pre-season preparations…
China national soccer boss arrested on corruption charges
BEIJING (AP) — The head of China’s national soccer federation has been arrested on corruption…
Former Swedish prime minister to lead soccer federation
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt was recommended on Wednesday to become…
Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes
ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — The earthquakes that killed more than 39,000 people in southern Turkey…
Audit denounces French soccer boss Le Graët for harassment
PARIS (AP) — Noël Le Graët no longer has legitimacy to remain as French soccer…
Small gesture casts big shadow as Canadian players train ahead of U.S. showdown
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada coach Bev Priestman found herself having to address her future. Her…
One of 12 boys rescued from Thai cave dies at British school
BANGKOK (AP) — One of the 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand…
Judge slaps $335K penalty on Ronaldo accuser’s Vegas lawyer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas lawyer has been hit with a $335,000 penalty…
Potential buyers of Manchester United crunching the numbers
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After missing out on Chelsea last year, British businessman Martin Broughton…
Perk or necessity? Hybrid work expectations differ between employers, employees
For public relations executive Terance Brouse, the office is where creativity flows. On Mondays, Tuesdays…
Vancouver Whitecaps will sport a new look this MLS season
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps will have a new look and a new sponsor when…
Canada Soccer amends labour statement at request of women’s players association
ORLANDO, Fla. – Canada Soccer has amended a statement it issued Friday and removed it…
Competition for role in CF Montreal attack heats up as season opener nears
CF Montreal had one of the most lethal attacks in Major League Soccer last season,…
Canadian women make gender equality statement by wearing purple at SheBelieves Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Canadian women’s soccer team arrived at Exploria Stadium wearing purple, a…
De Grasse shows support for Canadian women’s soccer team amid labour dispute
The Canadian women’s soccer team has a big supporter in their ongoing impasse with Canada…
Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla. – The emotional turmoil of a bitter labour dispute took its toll on…
Canada Soccer invited to testify before HOC committee amid dispute with women’s team
OTTAWA – The House of Commons’ heritage committee is inviting the leadership of Canada Soccer…
Time, games running out for beleaguered Canada women ahead of summer World Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. – After coming out flat against the U.S. under the shadow of a…
Turkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses
SAMANDAG, Turkey (AP) — Nearly two weeks after a massive earthquake leveled tens of thousands…
Indonesian police fire tear gas to disperse soccer fans
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police fired tear gas outside a soccer stadium to disperse…