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After escaping the Taliban, hundreds of Afghans languish in Albania in a prolonged US visa process
SHENGJIN, Albania (AP) — Almost two years since he fled Afghanistan to escape the Taliban…
Herdman challenges Canada Soccer ‘to get real’ about preparing men’s national team
LAS VEGAS – After watching his team fall 2-0 to the U.S. in Sunday’s CONCACAF…
Soccer fan chuckles after getting ban for wearing offensive jersey related to Hillsborough tragedy
LONDON (AP) — A soccer fan was banned from attending matches for four years Monday…
Pakistan widens search for human traffickers after a boat carrying hundreds sank off Greece’s coast
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Monday widened its search for human traffickers after a tragedy…
With starter and backup away, Greg Ranjitsingh set for first start in Toronto FC goal
TORONTO – With starter Sean Johnson and backup Tomas Romero away on international duty, Greg…
Judge in Larry Nassar case calls on Canada for athlete protection at hearing
OTTAWA – Canada has a chance to become a world leader when it comes to…
Mexico soccer coach Diego Cocca fired after 3-0 loss to US and is replaced by Jaime Lozano
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Diego Cocca was fired as coach of Mexico’s national team on…
The UAE and Qatar reopen embassies as Gulf Arab relations improve after a yearslong rift
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced the reopening…
Soccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop games
GENEVA (AP) — Two international soccer games stopped because of racial abuse between players. A…
Rested CF Montreal ‘excited’ by return to Stade Saputo against Nashville SC
MONTREAL – CF Montreal returned from the last Major League Soccer international break at the…
Paris 2024 Olympics HQ searched in third consecutive Summer Games scandal
PARIS (AP) — French police searched the Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters on Tuesday as part…
FIFPRO releases report on disparities in Women’s World Cup qualifying
The path to the Women’s World Cup has been vastly uneven for the teams headed…
Greenpeace protests mass logging of old-growth forests in Carpathian Mountains
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Greenpeace activists on Wednesday called on the Polish prime minister to…
IOC warns Afghanistan about Paris Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls
GENEVA (AP) — The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was put in…
While sub disappearance transfixes some, many say their focus is on other calamities
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The search for a submersible that disappeared while taking wealthy tourists…
Canadian women want agreement on World Cup participation sorted before leaving
Players on the Canadian women’s soccer team have told Canada Soccer they want the issue…
CF Montreal make it eight in a row at home with 1-0 win over Nashville SC
MONTREAL – CF Montreal won their eighth consecutive home game in all competitions, beating Nashville…
King Charles III claims his 1st Royal Ascot winner; Dettori rides to victory in Gold Cup
ASCOT, England (AP) — King Charles III has claimed his first Royal Ascot winner as…
Former Canada captain Scott Arfield comes to MLS, signing with Charlotte FC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has signed with Charlotte FC. The 34-year-old…
Canada coach optimistic that a deal can be done in time on World Cup remuneration
Canada coach Bev Priestman is optimistic a deal with the women’s team on World Cup…
CF Montreal exploring all options to rediscover road form against Charlotte FC
MONTREAL – After tying the Major League Soccer record for most consecutive shutout wins at…
United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
GENEVA (AP) — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the…
CBS News effort shows the growth in solutions journalism to combat bad news fatigue
NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado school is creating a “zen den” for troubled students.…
Captain Christine Sinclair says temporary labor deal with Canada Soccer is imminent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Canada captain Christine Sinclair says she’s confident the Canadian women’s national…