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Luton captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans after cardiac arrest during EPL game
LUTON, England (AP) — Luton captain Tom Lockyer was undergoing tests and scans at hospital…
Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army said Sunday they have…
Year in review: A look at news events in October 2023
A look at news events in October 2023 1 – Two people died after a…
Canadian soccer endures a year of change, disruption and disappointment
It was a year of change and mostly disappointment in Canadian soccer. Captains Christine Sinclair…
Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot police headquarters
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s antiterrorism squad is investigating after the national riot police headquarters…
Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira looks forward to taking next step in MLS SuperDraft
Having already made his mark in two seasons at West Virginia University, Canadian forward Marcus…
AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era
The commissioners from three of the remaining power conferences in college sports appeared together in…
Lipscomb winger Tyrese Spicer goes first overall to Toronto FC in MLS draft
Toronto FC added some sizzle to its left side in Tyrese Spicer, taking the 23-year-old…
Soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault to start in February
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault will…
US Soccer Federation refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from US Open Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation refused Major League Soccer’s attempt to pull its…
Canada’s Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: ‘Doesn’t cheat the game’
Macklin Celebrini was contemplating his next hockey stop. The teenage star poised to join the…
Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka confronted by a fan on the field at Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was confronted by a fan who ran onto…
Trinidad winger Tyrese Spicer ready to make jump to Toronto FC first team
TORONTO – Tyrese Spicer remembers the tough times growing up in Trinidad. “Not having enough…
MLS unveils schedule with Montreal, Whitecaps, TFC to host Messi and Inter Miami
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps will play host to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF…
Bus crash kills player, assistant coach in Algerian soccer’s top league, matches postponed
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The Algerian Football Federation said late Wednesday that a bus crash…
From Renfrew to Zagreb: Alan Letang’s journey to coaching Canada at the world juniors
Alan Letang remembers the phone call. It was 2009 and his career had already included…
Soccer’s Super League revived by court ruling against FIFA and UEFA. Many top clubs still against it
BRUSSELS – European soccer was rocked by a court ruling that revived the rebel Super…
At least 5 US-funded projects in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, but most are spared
Less than a year before a Hamas attack out of Gaza sparked a war, one…
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When…
Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer’s general secretary
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple…
Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky…
EPL has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley
LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League has its first female referee and Burnley manager…
Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — More than a year after it was put up for sale,…
FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over president’s removal by court
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national…