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Argentina boosts security forces in violence-plagued Rosario
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s president said Tuesday he will send hundreds more federal…
Appeals court restores promoter’s lawsuit against FIFA
NEW YORK (AP) — A promoter’s lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation can…
Whitecaps return to CONCACAF Champions League seeking first win of 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps had a knack for performing on the big stage last…
Qatar’s top diplomat is sworn in as new prime minister
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar’s top diplomat was sworn in as the country’s…
Frankfurt warms up for Tottenham with a 3-0 win over Heidenheim in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Hugo Ekitiké starred as Eintracht Frankfurt warmed up for Tottenham in the…
Late Van Dijk goal sees Liverpool move to within six points of the Premier League title
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner against West Ham on…
Canada makes first foray into women’s international wheelchair rugby play
Melanie Labelle is helping Canada break new ground Thursday. The 37-year-old from Saint-Hubert, Que., is…
Video shows Utah traffic stop ending in barrage of gunfire
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Body camera footage released Wednesday by a suburban police department…
Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?
LONDON (AP) — The message to asylum-seekers from British Home Secretary Suella Braverman was stark:…
Vancouver Whitecaps trounce Real CD Espana 5-0 in CONCACAF Champions League play
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps breathed a massive sigh of relief Wednesday. After dropping their…
Indonesia jails organizer, security chief in soccer tragedy
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — A soccer club organizer and its chief of security were jailed…
Vinícius Júnior again target of racist insults in Spain
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league filed another complaint to authorities on Thursday following racial…
EU legal advisor: Homegrown player quotas clash with EU law
BRUSSELS (AP) — A senior legal adviser said Thursday that UEFA rules on homegrown players…
Highlights of proposed labour deal from Canada Soccer
Canada Soccer released part of its proposed collecting bargaining agreement with the men’s and women’s…
Captain Christine Sinclair slams Canada Soccer at parliamentary hearing
Captain Christine Sinclair delivered a scathing indictment of Canada Soccer before a parliamentary committee Thursday,…
Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in soccer rights bribe case
NEW YORK (AP) — A former Fox executive was convicted Thursday of paying tens of…
Coach Losada betting on youth as CF Montreal looks for first points.
MONTREAL – The start to the Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal has not gone…
‘This is about pride:’ Péladeau purchases Montreal Alouettes from CFL
MONTREAL – For Pierre Karl Péladeau, acquiring the Montreal Alouettes is not a business transaction…
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
HAVANA (AP) — The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to…
Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Prosecutors have formally accused Barcelona of corruption because of its payments…
Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
LONDON – Former England captain Gary Lineker was temporarily removed on Friday from his role…
Vancouver Whitecaps look to turn ‘unacceptable’ losses into a win over FC Dallas
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to turn their resounding win in the CONCACAF…
Canadian striker Jonathan David nets hat trick as Lille draws with Lyon 3-3
LILLE, France (AP-CP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David notched a hat trick for Lille to…
Osorio says relationship with Canada Soccer can be mended, but it will take time
TORONTO – Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has voiced his support for Canadian captain Christine Sinclair…