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Sebastian Giovinco helps Toronto FC prepare for visit of Inter Miami and Messi
TORONTO — A familiar face strolled off the Toronto FC practice field Wednesday as the…
Canadian scrum half Justine Pelletier a key to Canada’s success at Rugby World Cup
While coach Kevin Rouet may chart Canada’s course at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in…
Rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe eyeing a bronze finish at Women’s World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Portia Woodman-Wickliffe didn’t come out of retirement to play for a bronze…
Protests and heavy security as Maccabi Tel Aviv faces PAOK in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Police conducted a large-scale security operation outside the stadium Wednesday ahead…
What are Gaelic games and how are they producing NFL hopefuls in kicking and punting?
Ireland’s indigenous sports are called Gaelic games, and Gaelic football in particular features kicking skills…
Many Proline players cashing in on New Orleans Saints’ early struggles this season
It’s shaping up to be a tough season for Kellen Moore and the New Orleans…
No. 1 versus No. 2: A look at the Canada-England Rugby World Cup matchup
The two best women’s rugby teams in the world, No. 1 England and No, 2…
Canadian women to face the Dutch in women’s soccer friendly in October
Canada will face the 11th-ranked Netherlands in a women’s soccer friendly during the October FIFA…
Afghanistan women’s soccer team of refugees to play first official games at FIFA-backed event
ZURICH (AP) — The Afghanistan national women’s soccer team of refugee players has its first…
Two soccer players in Australia given good-behavior bonds for match-fixing
SYDNEY (AP) — Two former A-League soccer players were given the equivalent of a good-behavior…
A court in Trinidad blocks extradition of former FIFA vice president Jack Warner to the US
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner won a decade-long court battle…
BMO Field midway though a $146-million facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — The new video boards are up and running at each corner of BMO…
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike sent off after celebrating late winning goal against Southampton
Hugo Ekitike’s celebrations were cut short when he was shown a red card after firing…
AC Milan and Inter announce design plans for potential stadium to replace San Siro
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Inter Milan announced agreements with architectural firms Foster +…
Sponsor patches on college uniforms would raise millions but some ADs are in wait-and-see mode
The leader of the largest multimedia rights holder in college athletics is confident sponsor patches…
Canada aims to end England’s dominance in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — When England players are asked what spurs them for the Women’s Rugby…
Paris court orders trial for far-right activist accused of killing former Argentina rugby star
PARIS (AP) — The Paris court of appeal on Tuesday ordered a man linked with…
Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn’t say…
Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a…
‘Dickie’ Bird, charismatic former cricket umpire, dies at age 92
Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in…
Croke Park’s rich history includes Bloody Sunday, Muhammad Ali bout and Queen’s visit
Croke Park will be the setting for Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game when the Pittsburgh…
PSG’s Dembélé wins the Ballon d’Or and Barcelona’s Bonmati achieves award hat trick
PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon d’Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its…
Ex-Juventus boss Agnelli granted plea bargain that could clear way for soccer return
ROME (AP) — A plea bargain deal for former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli with a…
Abby Dow’s crochet gifts win hearts at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Here’s the irony: Abby Dow is not a hugger. “I’m not,” says…