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2023 in other words: AI might be the term of the year, but consider these far-flung contenders
Many sentiments are universal. Many words are not. As 2023 ends, The Associated Press reached…
Amid outcry over Gaza tactics, videos of soldiers acting maliciously create new headache for Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers rummaging through private homes in Gaza. Forces destroying plastic figurines…
Don’t get lost in the ‘distant sci-fi’: Cohere prefers to focus on AI’s simpler side
TORONTO – In a world where artificial intelligence has helped professional soccer teams develop game…
Turkish soccer matches to resume on Dec. 19 after suspension caused by attack on referee
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish soccer league matches, suspended after a referee was attacked by…
Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour calls time on 14-year MLS career
Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour, part of TFC’s treble-winning championship team in 2017, has…
Ismael Kone, Jade Rose named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Ismael Kone and Jade Rose have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year.…
Attacks on match officials could ‘kill’ soccer, top former ref Collina says after latest incident
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Attacked on the field by the president of a top Turkish…
Minister doesn’t yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof
QUEBEC – The potential cost of replacing the deteriorating roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium won’t…
Toronto FC draft choice Charlie Sharp a finalist for MAC Hermann Trophy
Forward Charlie Sharp, Toronto FC’s third-round pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, is one of…
Hodgson, 76, falling out of love with soccer as Crystal Palace plummets in EPL
If this is to be Roy Hodgson’s final stint in his long, itinerant coaching career,…
Captain Lautaro and Inter Milan keen to upgrade contract in season
MILAN (AP) — World Cup winner Lautaro Martínez has two targets: To score 100 goals…
Champions League: England flops, Spain surges while PSV and Copenhagen provide nice surprises
So much for the English taking over European soccer. The final Champions League group stage…
Xavi under pressure as Barcelona visits Valencia after two straight defeats
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Another poor performance by Barcelona in a defeat at modest Antwerp…
Messi, Mbappé or Haaland to be FIFA best player in 2023. Women’s best is Bonmatí, Hermoso or Caicedo
ZURICH (AP) — The FIFA best men’s player award for 2023 will be another contest…
Premier League to have its first female referee when Rebecca Welch handles game on Dec. 23
LONDON (AP) — Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League…
Canada Soccer names three finalists for senior player of the year awards
Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio are the men’s finalists for Canada Soccer Player…
Set of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 million at auction in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning…
Female soccer fans in Iran allowed into Tehran stadium for men’s game. FIFA head praises progress
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Female soccer fans in Iran claimed a small win Thursday in…
Baby it’s cold outside, so let’s play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico’s Chivas…
Former Turkish soccer team president gets permanent ban for punching referee
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The former president of a Turkish soccer team who punched a…
Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s phone was hacked by journalists and private investigators working for…
Canada Soccer honours Jessie Fleming, Stephen Eustaquio as players of the year
Jessie Fleming and Stephen Eustaquio, two key cogs in the Canadian midfield, have been named…
Eustaquio diplomatically disagrees with Herdman’s assessment of Canadian men
Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio says he did not see any of the selfishness in the…
Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada
EDMONTON – A man in Edmonton who was set to be deported to Uganda, where…