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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill…
Luis Diaz sends a message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool
Luis Diaz lifted his Liverpool jersey to reveal a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para…
Luis Diaz appeals for the release of his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool
LUTON, England (AP) — Luis Diaz returned to Liverpool’s team and scored a late equalizer…
Sartini rips ref as Whitecaps exit MLS playoffs with 1-0 loss to LAFC
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps season ended with bookings, boos and cups raining down on…
‘I owe everything to her:’ Bombers’ Brady Oliveira credits success to mom Shani
WINNIPEG – When Shani Oliveira is told youngest son Brady proudly calls himself a “momma’s…
OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE
TORONTO – The OMERS pension plan has acquired a five per cent indirect stake in…
Referees union labels Whitecaps head coach’s comments post-game ‘disgusting’
VANCOUVER – The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made…
Bayern Munich, stung by criticism after surprise cup defeat, hosts Galatasaray in Champions League
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich hopes to continue its winning start to the Champions League…
Bellingham available for Real Madrid in Champions League match against Braga
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid will have Jude Bellingham available for the Champions League match…
Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO – Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right…
Robbers break into home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar’s partner, she said on social media
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thieves entered the home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar ‘s…
Sartini apologizes, Whitecaps look to put playoff disappointment behind them
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini has apologized for comments he made about refereeing after…
Ajax seeks Europa League surge as new coach sparks turnaround. Israeli clubs return to European play
A coaching change appears to have done the trick for Ajax as the slumping Dutch…
Oilers’ struggles aside, Connor McDavid continues to set bar for fellow NHLers
Connor McDavid’s start to the season has been downright miserable. Sure, the points have been…
Netanyahu and Orbán’s close ties bring Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Even before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of…
The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
Indonesia’s unexpected second chance of hosting a global soccer tournament gets underway Friday when the…
Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for…
‘Greed and corruption’: Federal jury convicts veteran DEA agents in bribery conspiracy
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury convicted two longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors…
Mourinho and Sarri exchange jibes ahead of Rome derby in Serie A
MILAN (AP) — Despite Roma and Lazio being involved in European competition, much of the…
The UK’s interior minister sparks furor by accusing police of favoring pro-Palestinian protesters
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s interior minister on Thursday accused the country’s largest police force of…
At 40, rock-solid Dante is crucial in making Nice the best defense in Europe’s top leagues
Enjoying its longest unbeaten run in more than 50 years, French league leader Nice looks…
Manuel Neuer hails ‘phenomenon’ Harry Kane for brilliant start with Bayern Munich
MUNICH (AP) — England captain Harry Kane has made a brilliant start in Germany, where…
Man United manager Ten Hag under more pressure as international break looms
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The pressure is mounting on Erik ten Hag as his Manchester…
Losada firing ‘much bigger’ than missing playoffs, says CF Montreal sporting director
MONTREAL – Olivier Renard made it clear at season’s end that he wasn’t pleased with…