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German soccer match abandoned after referee doused in beer
ZWICKAU, Germany (AP) — A third-tier soccer game in Germany was abandoned on Sunday after…
Mayor: Napoli title will set off ‘big earthquake of joy’
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he…
Canadian Premier League buys York United FC, looks for new ownership for CPL club
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League has bought back York United FC as a precursor…
Mayor: Napoli title will set off ‘big earthquake of joy’
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he…
The man in a hurry: King Charles III rushes to make a mark
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is a man in a hurry. After waiting nearly…
Philadelphia’s Uhre earns MLS weekly player award after hat trick against Toronto FC
Philadelphia forward Mikael Uhre has been named Major League Soccer’s player of the week for…
Defender Bradley Kamdem returns to Calgary, signs with CPL’s Cavalry FC
CALGARY – Cavalry FC has signed French-born Canadian defender Bradley Kamdem to a multi-year deal.…
Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN fired longtime host Don Lemon on Monday following his short…
Wimbledon to house Ukraine’s players, fund relief efforts
The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their…
Indigenous competitors celebrate culture and sport in Brazil
PIACAGUERA INDIGENOUS LAND, Brazil (AP) — As a bonfire lit by children finished burning, the…
European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus
GENEVA (AP) — European lawmakers urged the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday to exclude Russian…
Former sport minister calls for national inquiry citing abuse, misconduct in sport
Canada’s former sport minister is calling for “real leaders to step up” over fears the…
Whitecaps send forward Dajome to D.C. United in exchange for general allocation money
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are acquiring up to US$550,000 in general allocation money from…
Former Canada captain Jason deVos named Canada Soccer’s interim general secretary
TORONTO – Jason deVos led Canada to one of its greatest men’s soccer triumphs, lifting…
Toronto FC gets veteran forward CJ Sapong from Nashville, MacNaughton goes other way
Toronto FC added experience up front Tuesday in veteran forward CJ Sapong, giving up defensive…
Indigenous Brazilian soccer players eye Women’s World Cup
PERUIBE, Brazil (AP) — This year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is…
AFC Toronto City becomes third team to sign on to Canadian women’s pro soccer league
TORONTO – Diana Matheson’s Canadian women’s pro soccer league now has a foothold in Toronto.…
Amid layoffs, Disney touts upcoming film slate at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Amid a week of massive layoffs at Disney, the leadership team…
Brazilian dictionary adds Pelé as adjective, synonym of best
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective to use…
Brian White scores four goals as Whitecaps best Austin FC 5-1
VANCOUVER — Brian White wrote himself into Vancouver Whitecaps history. White became the first Whitecap…
Brian White scores club-record 4 goals, Whitecaps beat Austin 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored a franchise-record four goals and became the…
HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
The outrage, frustration and emotional trauma Jahi Jones felt as he watched video of police…
Pep Biel scores a goal, Charlotte beats Montreal 1-0
MONTREAL (AP) — Pep Biel scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had two saves and Charlotte…
Darren Yapi, Rafael Navarro score in second half to lead Rapids to 3-2 victory over San Diego
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Darren Yapi and Rafael Navarro scored seven minutes apart in…