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Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred former Italian leader, dies at 86
MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier…
Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was also successful in soccer at AC Milan and Monza
MILAN (AP) — From his grand entrance by helicopter after buying AC Milan to empowering…
Only 1.5 per cent of Proline bettors had Taylor winning RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO – Nick Taylor’s stunning victory at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday took the…
FIFA official Fatma Samoura leaving after 7 years as pioneering woman in soccer
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura is leaving after seven years as the…
UK police hunt motive in Nottingham attack as friends mourn 2 students and a school caretaker
LONDON (AP) — Police worked Wednesday to piece together details and the motive of a…
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely…
Many of Italy’s elite turn out for ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s state funeral in Milan
MILAN (AP) — Italy’s political, business and soccer elite bade farewell to former Premier Silvio…
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely…
Detroit-area city bans LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned flagpoles…
Herdman notes competitive advantage Panama has ahead of CONCACAF Nations League clash
On the eve of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Panama, Canada coach John Herdman…
Standing Committee on the Status of Women provides recommendations based on study
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that the government of Canada establish…
Through personal ups and downs, they’ve waited years to perform Hajj. These are their stories
This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting three-year period…
Canadian entrepreneur looks to revive Spanish soccer team, help it climb the ranks
Canadian Steve Nijjar has always dreamt big. So reviving a soccer franchise in Spain is…
Lionel Messi scores, gets hugged by a fan during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Australia
BEIJING (AP) — Lionel Messi got hugged by a fan who ran onto the field…
Archeologists find mummy surrounded by coca leaves on hilltop in Peru’s capital
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Archeologists have found a pre-Hispanic mummy surrounded by coca leaves on…
Berlusconi aides vow after his death to reinvigorate political party he created, fight his battles
ROME (AP) — Officials of the political party founded three decades ago by the late…
Soccer players’ union looks to hold FIFA accountable for player payments
The global soccer players’ union is working with FIFA to make sure that payments promised…
DeVos made history at 2000 Gold Cup, now hopes to see Canada men lift another cup
Jason deVos knows all about making history in CONCACAF. As captain, he lifted the Gold…
Late British novelist Martin Amis knighted by King Charles in his first birthday honors list
LONDON (AP) — Martin Amis, one of the most consequential British authors of his generation…
Homophobic chants force US-Mexico soccer match to end early in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States men’s match against Mexico was cut short Thursday…
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Losing hope of finding kids in plane crash, Indigenous searchers turned to a ritual: Ayahuasca…
Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL B.C. 22 Edmonton 0 — AHL Calder Cup Final Hershey 1 Coachella…
After World Cup, Canadian forward Lucas Cavallini enjoying latest soccer journey
Lucas Cavallini and Jonathan Osorio have come a long way since the days of playing…