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Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When Qatar hosted the World Cup a little over a year…
Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could…
Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back…
CONCACAF U-17 Championship loss leaves questions about Canada Soccer youth funding
The final score read 2-1 after extra time, a heartbreaking loss to host Mexico at…
A look at recent activity of Canadian women’s youth soccer teams
A look at recent Canadian women’s youth soccer team activity: Under-17 Aug. 16-31, 2023: Camp…
Ivory Coast beats Nigeria 2-1 to win Africa Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Sébastien Haller scored late for Ivory Coast to come from…
Kaylee Hunter scores three goals as Canada finishes third at CONCACAF U-17 tournament
TOLUCA, Mexico – Calgary’s Kaylee Hunter scored three goals, including a highlight-reel strike from distance,…
Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
NEW DELHI (AP) — Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences…
Rock, paper or scissors? US striker wins pre-penalty contest before scoring in English league game
COVENTRY, England (AP) — Before outwitting the goalkeeper, United States striker Haji Wright tricked his…
Canada Soccer calls up 15-year-old defender for CONCACAF U-20 men’s qualifiers
Just 15, defender Sergei Kozlovskiy is already making a mark. Kozlovskiy represented Canada at the…
Jen Pawol on verge of becoming first MLB woman umpire, gets full-time spring training assignment
NEW YORK (AP) — After nearly a decade climbing through the minor leagues, Jen Pawol…
France accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign in a key election year
PARIS (AP) — France condemned “hostile” disinformation maneuvers after the country’s authorities on Monday accused…
Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan mourned by family and Georgia governor at funeral
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — The flag-draped casket of Staff Sgt. William Jerome Rivers stood at…
New Pacific FC goalkeeping coach comes with unique story and several soccer lives
At 42, Trevor Stiles has more than a few soccer tales to tell. And Pacific…
Toronto FC unveils new 2024 kit, with one eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO – Canada will welcome the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Toronto…
London’s iconic underground map is getting an update, with 6 new names and colors
LONDON (AP) — For anyone with even a passing acquaintance with London, the city’s Tube…
Key points of AP report into missed red flags surrounding accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy
MIAMI (AP) — Friends and colleagues of Manuel Rocha knew him for an aristocratic, almost…
Toronto FC signs forward Charlie Sharp, a 2023 draft pick, to a TFC II contract
Toronto FC has signed 2023 draft choice Charlie Sharp to a contract with TFC II…
Egyptian club Al Ahly cancels tryout for South Africa’s Mokoena over his support of a politician
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Egyptian soccer team Al Ahly, the most successful club in Africa, has…
Kylian Mbappe has told PSG he will leave at the end of the season, AP sources say
Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will leave the club at the end of…
Red flags, missed clues: How accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy avoided scrutiny for decades
MIAMI (AP) — Manuel Rocha was well known in Miami’s elite circles for an aristocratic,…
Longtime Ticats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence retires from football
He’s done with football, but Simoni Lawrence will forever remain part of Hamilton. The star…
Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ doesn’t stir
Bob Marley was born in 1945, the son of an 18-year-old mother and a much…
Migrant’s three brutal years trying to reach Italy inspired the Oscar-nominated film “Io Capitano”
CASTEL VOLTURNO, Italy (AP) — Mamadou Kouassi’s searing, epic journey over African deserts, through illegal…