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Toronto FC shows signs of new life in scoreless draw in season opener at Cincinnati
CINCINNATI – Toronto FC, showing signs of new life under coach John Herdman, gave supporters…
Canada blanks St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Tavio Ciccarelli scored three goals to help Canada…
Namibian President Hage Geingob laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre cemetery after state funeral
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibian President Hage Geingob was laid to rest in the country’s…
Everton’s points deduction for breaching financial rules reduced from 10 to 6 after an appeal
LONDON (AP) — Everton’s points deduction for a breach of the Premier League’s financial rules…
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson to coach Welsh women’s soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women’s team. Wilkinson,…
7 people in the Cayman Islands are seriously injured by gunfire at a soccer game, police say
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least seven people were shot at a crowded…
Canadians down Trinidad 3-0 to qualify for CONCACAF U-20 Championship
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Canada booked its ticket to the CONCACAF U-20…
Only 32 per cent of Proline bettors picked Raptors to down Pacers
It seems many Proline players are having some difficulty jumping on the Toronto Raptors’ bandwagon.…
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch this season after major elbow surgery, but he can still hit. Here’s why
PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is unique in Major League Baseball history, a two-way Japanese…
Major League Soccer fines three Toronto FC players for actions in season opener
TORONTO – Major League Soccer has fined Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laryea and forwards Federico…
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during…
Juventus midfielder Pogba banned 4 years for doping. Verdict is ‘incorrect,’ he says
ROME (AP) — It’s looking more and more like Paul Pogba’s career is heading to…
Golf Canada chief sport officer Kevin Blue named Canada Soccer general secretary, CEO
Canada Soccer has turned to the world of golf to find its new general secretary…
Senegal’s top surfer wants a fighting chance to compete at the Olympics
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Cherif Fall kissed his wife on the lips and they swapped…
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in…
3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season
Well before Major League Soccer kicked off, the North American Soccer League was at the…
Vancouver Whitecaps look to bring pre-season momentum to home opener
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps’ season started early. A shortened pre-season due to CONCACAF Champions…
CF Montreal looking to keep positive on lengthy stretch away from home
MONTREAL – CF Montreal is used to embarking on long road trips early in the…
Midfielder Russell Teibert retires after 16 seasons with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Russell Teibert is calling time on his playing career after 16 seasons with…
A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn’t had a traffic death in 7 years
Street parking was already scarce in Hoboken, New Jersey, when the death of an elderly…
Vancouver Whitecaps battle to 1-1 draw in MLS home opener against Charlotte FC
VANCOUVER – Ryan Raposo admits he would have been emotionally lost a few years ago…
Martinez breakaway goal lifts CF Montreal over FC Dallas 2-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Josef Martinez scored on a breakaway in the 60th minute, lifting…
Insigne scores with audacious chip as Toronto FC finally wins on the road
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It’s early days in Major League Soccer but Toronto FC coach John…
Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak, explosion of violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government declared a state of emergency and nighttime curfew late…