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At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend’s bloodshed DEIR AL-BALAH,…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah ‘shares pain’ of grieving families at Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah says he “shares the pain” of…
Serbian police detain at least 38 people as opposition holds more protests against election results
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police said Monday they detained at least 38 people who…
Colombia’s ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The head of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group said on Monday…
A Greek police officer shot with a flare during an attack by sports fans has died in a hospital
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek riot police officer who was shot with a flare…
Former Turkish club president released on bail after punching referee at top league game
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Faruk Koca, the former president of a Turkish top division soccer…
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh voted CP female athlete of the year
Summer McIntosh’s continued assault on the international swimming podium in 2023 made her The Canadian…
Commissioner says CPL headed in the right direction, with more teams coming
Five seasons in, the Canadian Premier League is coming off a year that saw greater…
Noonan says Canadian Soccer Business has no need to apologize, continues to grow game
Canadian Soccer Business, which represents Canada Soccer’s corporate partnerships and broadcast rights among other assets,…
Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Pop star Shakira was immortalized in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla,…
A Qatari court reduces death sentence handed to 8 retired Indian navy officers charged with spying
NEW DELHI (AP) — Qatar’s Court of Appeal reduced Thursday the death sentence handed in…
A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch
Years from now, once her six-month-old son is mature enough to appreciate his upbringing, Kendall…
The number of wounded Israeli soldiers is mounting, representing a hidden cost of war
RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — Igor Tudoran spent just 12 hours inside the Gaza Strip…
Air Canada signs sponsorship deal with Professional Women’s Hockey League
MONTREAL – Air Canada has a sponsorship deal with the soon-to-launch Professional Women’s Hockey League.…
Flag football gives female players sense of community, scholarship options and soon shot at Olympics
DENVER (AP) — There were times when Jo Overstreet felt all alone as a standout…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Croatian midfielder Kreilach after Real Salt Lake departure
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Real Salt Lake captain Damir Kreilach. Kreilach,…
Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK’s New Year Honors list
LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for…
Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Christ the Redeemer was lit up in a Pele shirt…
Year in review: A look at news events in October 2023
A look at news events in October 2023 1 – Two people die after a…
Erdogan lashes out at opposition for ‘exploiting’ dispute between football clubs and Saudi Arabia
Istanbul (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed opposition parties for “exploiting” a dispute…
The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin…
Salah changes boots, scores twice for Liverpool in 4-2 win over Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah headed off to the Africa Cup of Nations on…
Spaniard imprisoned in Iran after visiting grave of Mahsa Amini arrives home after release
MADRID (AP) — A Spaniard who spent 15 months in an Iranian prison after visiting…
Professional Women’s Hockey League different than leagues that came before
After nearly a quarter-century of women’s hockey leagues that came and went, one shows signs…