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Americans star on an Iraqi basketball team. Its owners include forces that attacked US troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — A pro basketball team in Iraq is owned by a paramilitary group,…
Vancouver Whitecaps stand to profit if Bayern Munich sells Alphonso Davies
Count the Vancouver Whitecaps among those watching Alphonso Davies’ future with Bayern Munich with interest.…
CF Montreal’s Waterman fined for failing to leave pitch in timely manner
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer fined CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman an undisclosed amount…
Spanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probe
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of Spain’s soccer federation who…
Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament
Canadian Drew Fischer is one of 21 FIFA referees appointed to work the football tournament…
Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal
TORONTO – It appears Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have solved their broadcast differences The…
Vancouver FC looks to make a mark, help make a difference with new jersey
Vancouver FC is thinking pink this year, thanks to its new “Cherry Blossom Kit.” And…
Wilfrid Laurier’s Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience
WATERLOO, ONTARIO – As Wilfrid Laurier’s head football coach, Michael Faulds has seen many walk-ons.…
Mental game crucial as Vancouver Whitecaps embark on road swing
VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini isn’t known for keeping his opinions to himself. During training, the…
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a…
Shakhtar to wear club kit based on Ukraine national flag colors for Champions League game
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Shakhtar Donetsk says it will wear a new club kit based…
Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at 1990 World Cup, dies at 59
ROME (AP) — Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the…
French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault
French soccer player Wissam Ben Yedder will stay free ahead of his trial on charges…
French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault
French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder will stay free ahead of his trial on charges…
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team…
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon’s biggest city getting an expansion team…
Roma fires De Rossi and hires Jurić after going winless in its opening 4 Serie A matches
ROME (AP) — Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday in a move that…
Ronaldo gets new coach in Saudi Arabia with Pioli hired by Al-Nassr
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has another new coach in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr…
Ansu Fati back in Barcelona squad for Champions League game against Monaco
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ansu Fati has recovered from a foot injury and will be…
FIFA hires top executive from UEFA as chief operating officer
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA made a high-profile signing from UEFA on Wednesday, hiring one of…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sustained ‘significant’ ankle ligament damage
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sustained “significant” ankle ligament damage that will…
PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder
PARIS (AP) — It took a huge blunder to gift Paris Saint-Germain victory in the…
Tottenham mounts late comeback to beat Coventry 2-1 in the English League Cup
COVENTRY, England (AP) — Tottenham avoided a shock defeat in the third round of the…
Kevin de Bruyne injury scare as Man City is held 0-0 by Inter Milan in the Champions League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City faces a new injury concern for Kevin de Bruyne…