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Christine Sinclair opens up during fundraising evening for her fledgling foundation
VANCOUVER – Christine Sinclair did a little dishing Wednesday. Back at B.C. Place Stadium, one…
British poet and self-professed ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge…
Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob…
Defending champion Argentina awaits if Canadian men qualify for 2024 Copa America
MIAMI (CP-AP) — Canada will face World Cup champion Argentina, Peru and Chile at next…
Greek soccer matches postponed after clashes leave police officer in critical condition
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — This weekend’s top-level soccer matches in Greece have been postponed following…
MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points
The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi. The World…
Dénis Bouanga leads LAFC into the MLS Cup final against the Crew
When LAFC advanced to last season’s MLS Cup final, Dénis Bouanga was still finding his…
Biello: Exciting draw awaits Canada if it wins playoff to get into Copa America field
While the Canadian men still have to get past Trinidad and Tobago to join next…
US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid…
Crew win third MLS Cup with 2-1 win over LAFC 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and…
Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with…
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more…
Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia…
What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches
NEW YORK (AP) — Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the…
In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans…
Rohingya Muslims in Indonesia struggle to find shelter. President says government will help for now
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — His face showed exhaustion, restlessness, and confusion. It has been…
1 in 5 players at Women’s World Cup abused online, FIFA says
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Players at the Women’s World Cup were 29% more likely to…
‘Barbenheimer’ and Women’s World Cup among top 2023 Google searches in Canada
Topics tied to the world of sports dominated Google searches in Canada this year, while…
Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension
LYON, France – Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international…
An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties
An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing “Metal Gear Solid,”…
CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera
MONTREAL – CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from…
Turkish club president arrested and league games suspended after referee is punched at match
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday arrested the president of a top-flight soccer…
Canada coach says Gold Cup will be crucial for Olympic team selection
With the Paris Olympics less than eight months away, Canada coach Bev Priestman has roster…
The Dutch counterterror agency has raised the national threat alert to the second-highest level
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch counterterrorism agency on Tuesday lifted the country’s threat…