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Montreal landmark church says people ignited a flare, not a fire, at famous shrine
MONTREAL – A landmark Montreal church is confirming that a group of people ignited a…
MLB places Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías on administrative leave after arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urías was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League…
A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier that’s used to deter migrants between US and Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott…
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying
A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday: GROUP J Cristiano Ronaldo…
Carrasco dismisses criticism of human rights in Saudi Arabia after transfer to Al Shabab
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium midfielder Yannick Carrasco made light of the criticism of Saudi Arabia’s…
What happened when England’s soccer great Gascoigne met Prince William in a shop? A cheeky kiss
LONDON (AP) — For countless fans, giving the heir to the British throne a kiss…
Carla Qualtrough inherits safe-sport crisis upon return as federal sports minister
Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says she knows what’s required to solve Canada’s safe-sport crisis.…
MATCHDAY: Spalletti makes Italy debut in North Macedonia. Lukaku leads Belgium in Azerbaijan
A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Saturday: GROUP C New Italy…
Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and…
TMU men’s soccer team to play amid investigation into alleged ‘concerning behaviour’
Toronto Metropolitan University says its men’s soccer team will play its home opener this weekend…
Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence. Hardly anyone seemed to notice
BERLIN (AP) — Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence, and hardly…
Canada coach shares pain of early World Cup exit but says it’s time to turn the page
In the wake of Canada’s early exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, coach Bev…
Canada’s Priestman devastated for World-Cup winning Spain in wake of Rubiales scandal
TORONTO – Canada coach Bev Priestman says she feels “devastated” for Spain’s World Cup-winning team,…
Phyllis Ellis, Michael Woods among winners at Canadian Sport Awards
VANCOUVER – The Canadian Soccer Players Association, former field hockey player Phyllis Ellis and cyclist…
For nearly a quarter century, an AP correspondent watched the Putin era unfold in Russia
NARVA, Estonia (AP) — At the Ivangorod-Narva border crossing, the last glimpse of Russia is…
With sexism in Spanish soccer being scrutinized, female players strike for higher league wages
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First, Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners said they would no longer…
Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake
AGADIR, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s qualifying game for the African Cup of Nations was postponed…
Zinchenko scores as Ukraine holds England to 1-1 draw in European Championship qualifying
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine ended England’s perfect record in 2024 European Championship qualifying after…
Athlete abuse testimony needs to be turned into action: lawyer
RICHMOND, B.C. – A national inquiry into safe sport is not necessarily the answer to…
Hansi Flick out as Germany coach after 4-1 loss to Japan ahead of hosting European Championship
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men’s national soccer…
California school district to pay $2.25M to settle suit involving teacher who had student’s baby
REDLANDS, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California school district will pay $2.25 million to settle…
Rubiales resigns as Spain’s soccer president 3 weeks after kissing player at Women’s World Cup final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally…
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Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than…
Court convicts Portuguese hacker in Football Leaks trial and gives him a 4-year suspended sentence
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A Portuguese hacker whose bombshell revelations on the “Football Leaks” website…