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One week after sullying the Women’s World Cup, Luis Rubiales is now a Spanish soccer outcast
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — One week after the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed…
Herdman steps down as Canada head coach, takes over at Toronto FC
TORONTO – John Herdman has spent more than a decade successfully leading Canada at the…
Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief starts hunger strike as calls mount for his resignation
MADRID (AP) — The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president under fire for kissing…
Spanish soccer federation leaders ask president Rubiales to resign over his kiss of player
GENEVA (AP) — Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
HBCU president lauds students, officer for stopping Jacksonville killer before racist store attack JACKSONVILLE, Fla.…
A Spanish soccer official’s kiss unleashed fury, soul-searching over sexism, and a hunger strike
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Aug. 20 victory at the Women’s World Cup was a momentous…
Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup
Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet…
In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC
MONTREAL – CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum…
Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK
Toronto FC has loaned midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrom SK…
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday suspended his bid for the presidency,…
John Herdman eyes opportunity to develop, build Toronto FC back into a winner
TORONTO – One of John Herdman’s biggest motivations is quite simple: the chance to develop…
A look at 10 films sparking interest ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO – A bombastic bawdy musical, a feel-good soccer-driven popcorn flick and what may be…
In the news today: Universities pull course info and BC kids head back to school soon
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rubiales crisis hangs over European soccer ahead of gala award ceremony in Monaco
MONACO (AP) — The governing body of European soccer heads to its annual awards gala…
Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?
MADRID (AP) — When Patricia Otero watched the president of Spain’s soccer federation tarnish the…
Nebraska volleyball stadium event draws 92,003 to set women’s world attendance record
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s fight song begins, “There is no place like Nebraska.” When…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power…
TFC snaps 13-game winless streak with emphatic 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union
TORONTO – Terry Dunfield walked into the press conference room at BMO Field beaming and…
Andres Jasson and Monsef Bakrar each score in the first half, NYCFC snaps a 3-game losing streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Andres Jasson and Monsef Bakrar each scored in the first half…
As Israel pushes punitive demolitions, family of 13-year-old Palestinian attacker to lose its home
JERUSALEM (AP) — With the walls stripped bare and furniture dismantled, the east Jerusalem apartment…
Former Netherlands goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, runner-up in 2 World Cup finals, has died at 82
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Jan Jongbloed, the Netherlands goalkeeper who was a runner-up in…
UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight racism, discrimination in sports and society
GENEVA (AP) — U.N.-backed human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination urged Italy’s government to…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Unexplained Caribbean and European trips that cost taxpayers more than $90,000.…
Spain’s Bonmatí wins UEFA best women’s player award and stands up for teammate amid Rubiales crisis
MONACO (AP) — Spanish soccer star Aitana Bonmatí used her acceptance speech at a UEFA…