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Lionel Messi’s father says no deal agreed with a future club
PARIS (AP) — With speculation over Lionel Messi’s potential next destination turning into a frenzy…
Madrid, City draw 1-1 in Champions League semifinals
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the first leg of…
‘It’s fundamental’: Whitecaps see Canadian Championship success as crucial to season
VANCOUVER – The message from the Vancouver Whitecaps is clear: success in the Canadian Championship…
Grief book author’s murder charge tangled in estate dispute
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A children’s book author who prosecutors say killed her husband…
CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC to reach Canadian Championship semifinals
TORONTO – CF Montreal is moving in the right direction, in the Canadian Championship and…
Prince Harry’s lawyer says British tabloid spied on ‘industrial scale’
LONDON (AP) — The British publisher of the Daily Mirror apologized for one instance of…
Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts
While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority…
Forward Ariel Lassiter is making a name for himself with CF Montreal
MONTREAL – Midfielder Bryce Duke was on everyone’s mind upon his arrival to CF Montreal,…
Toronto FC cup loss to Montreal exacerbated by ugly scenes in the BMO Field stands
TORONTO – Ugly scenes in the stands at BMO Field during Toronto FC’s 2-1 loss…
Ontario bill seeks to secure movable soccer nets, named for teen killed
TORONTO – An Ontario bill that would require movable soccer goals to be secured –…
Serbia’s mass shootings prompt national reckoning for war-scarred nation
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — At one end of a long avenue leading through the western…
Finally back in form, Campbell getting familiar with new teammates at CF Montreal
MONTREAL – It’s been a long time coming, but defender George Campbell is starting to…
Demands continue for inquiry as Canada’s sport minister unveils safe sport reforms
OTTAWA – Canada’s sport minister has announced a slate of reforms to address the safe…
Reports: Ryan Reynolds’ bid for NHL’s Ottawa Senators will not proceed
OTTAWA – It appears Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is out as a prospective owner of…
Parliamentary hearing on Canada Soccer turns testy with Crooks’ veracity questioned
Newly elected Canada Soccer president Charmaine Crooks went before the Heritage Committee on Thursday, telling…
FIFA fund for unpaid wages helps 225 players at clubs in Portugal and Greece
ZURICH (AP) — A FIFA fund to compensate for unpaid wages helped 225 players in…
UEFA rebuts claim Istanbul in doubt as Champions League final host after election
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA insisted Friday that the Champions League final will be played…
Cochrane looks forward to time with family and next challenge after Canada Soccer
Earl Cochrane marked his final day Friday as Canada Soccer’s general secretary looking forward not…
CF Montreal, Toronto FC on divergent paths ahead of derby rematch in MLS
MONTREAL – CF Montreal and Toronto FC are two spots apart in the Major League…
Charity highlights pay inequality in pro sports during WNBA weekend in Toronto
Growing up in Mississauga, Ont., Laeticia Amihere loved basketball, but she couldn’t see herself in…
Canadian star Alphonso Davies named to Bundesliga team of the season
Canadian Alphonso Davies has been voted onto the Bundesliga team of the season. The 22-year-old…
Displaced Ukrainians flock to Eurovision contest, but Zelenskyy can’t address ‘nonpolitical’ event
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — This weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in a city…
Toronto FC hands permanent bans to four supporters after violence at BMO Field
Toronto FC has handed four supporters a permanent ban in the wake of ugly scenes…
Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals
VANCOUVER – After a lacklustre first half in their game against York United, the Vancouver…