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Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
MILAN (AP) — Juventus was given a partial stadium ban for its next home game…
Women’s soccer teams to follow Canada’s example and wear purple wristbands
The purple wristbands the Canadian women’s soccer team wore during the SheBelieves Cup to symbolize…
Italy’s Berlusconi has leukemia, lung infection, doctors say
ROME (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is being treated for a lung infection…
Toronto FC coach says Lorenzo Insigne close to returning but not this week
TORONTO – Coach Bob Bradley sees light at the end of the Toronto FC injury…
Struggling CF Montreal face another tough test against New England
MONTREAL – After suffering their third-worst loss in club history last week, CF Montreal are…
Police: Dissidents may try attacks as N. Ireland marks peace
LONDON (AP) — Police have warned that armed dissident groups are planning violent attacks over…
‘Yellowjackets’ goes deeper into the darkness in new season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Season one of “Yellowjackets” ended with the phrase “let the darkness…
Nashville’s Shaffelburg looks forward to reunion with former Toronto FC teammates
Jacob Shaffelburg cut his teeth with Toronto FC. But the Canadian winger has found a…
Swanson’s injury a concern as US downs Ireland 2-0
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan both scored for the United States…
New England rolls to 4-0 win over struggling CF Montreal
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dylan Borrero and Carles Gil scored first-half goals and the New…
Whitecaps exercise patience, take down Timbers 1-0
VANCOUVER – Head coach Vanni Sartini blew kisses to the crowd and thumped his chest…
Hollywood stars see Wrexham dream move one step closer
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney…
‘Prove people wrong’: Whitecaps look to overturn 3-0 loss to LAFC in Champions League
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps know the odds aren’t in their favour, but they’re presenting…
Veteran Kadeisha Buchanan the latest injury setback for Canada coach Bev Priestman
Injuries continue to hamper Canada coach Bev Priestman in her preparations for this summer’s World…
Lobotka’s passes have been the motor that makes Napoli tick
CASTEL VOLTURNO, Italy (AP) — Throughout his entire soccer career, from youth levels on up,…
Italy planning 5-figure fines for monument and art vandalism
ROME (AP) — Italy will push for a law imposing stiff, five-figure fines on vandals…
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to step down from his post
TORONTO – Jim Lawson believes it’s time to hand over the reins to Woodbine Entertainment.…
Canada comeback falls short in 2-1 loss to France in Women’s World Cup tune-up
LE MANS, France – Canada coach Bev Priestman leaves the April international window with perhaps…
Adrift in the Atlantic, a boat of death and lost dreams
BELLE GARDEN, Tobago (AP) — Around 6:30 a.m. on May 28, 2021, off the beach…
Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play
LOS ANGELES – The Vancouver Whitecaps came in with a united, optimistic front for their…
Forge FC executive Costa Smyrniotis joins Canadian Premier League front office
TORONTO – Costa Smyrniotis, who helped build Forge FC into a championship franchise, is joining…
Adrift in the Atlantic, a boat of death and lost dreams
BELLE GARDEN, Tobago (AP) — Around 6:30 a.m. on May 28, 2021, a couple of…
CF Montreal trades Canadian Miller, $1.3 million to Inter Miami for Duke, Lassiter
MONTREAL – Another key name is moving on from CF Montreal. Montreal traded Canadian international…
Gulf nations Bahrain, Qatar to restore ties after boycott
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Gulf nations of Bahrain and Qatar agreed to…