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Canada announces investment in women’s pro soccer at Northern Super League championship
As the Vancouver Rise lifted the trophy for the first Northern Super League championship, the…
Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer
TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern…
Northern Super League season closes in dramatic fashion with Vancouver comeback win
TORONTO — The curtain closed Saturday on the inaugural Northern Super League season with a…
Evans’ last-second penalty against Japan ends Wales’ 10-match home losing streak
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Jarrod Evans’ last-second penalty lifted Wales past Japan 24-23 and to…
Mikel Oyarzabal stars as Spain remains perfect in World Cup qualifying, Belgium held
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain maintained its perfect form in…
Palestinian team plays friendly in Spain in front of 50,000 spectators
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — A selection of Palestinian footballers took on a group of Spanish…
Threat of lightning forces players off the pitch in first half of NSL final
TORONTO — The threat of lighting forced a weather delay late in the first half…
Monday and Bethune score in Spirit’s 2-0 win over Thorns to reach NWSL championship
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored and the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0…
Commanders kicker Matt Gay fulfilling soccer dream by playing at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium
MADRID (AP) — Playing in Europe is extra special to some NFL players, especially those…
Georgia runs in six tries en route to 38-17 rugby victory over Canadian men
BATUMI — Wing Shalva Aptsiauri scored three tries to help Georgia defeat Canada 38-17 in…
US ski star Shiffrin dominates 1st World Cup slalom of Olympic season for career win 102
LEVI, Finland (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style Saturday…
Current’s Andonovski moves into new role, team embarks on search for head coach
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Current will embark on a search for…
Maltais claims silver, Lamarche takes bronze at speedskating World Cup event
SALT LAKE CITY — Canada’s Valérie Maltais claimed silver in the women’s 3,000 metres, while…
Dune of Dreams: Baseball league in Dubai begins with novel rules and camels
UD AL-BAYDA, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emerging from the shimmering heat in the desert…
Canada exits the FIFA U-17 World Cup after painful penalty shootout loss to Ireland
DOHA — Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup in painful fashion Friday, losing a…
Croatia qualifies for World Cup by beating Faroe Islands and Netherlands move closer
Croatia secured a place at next year’s World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended…
Pochettino plans to bring only final 26 players to camp ahead of World Cup to `not to be cruel’
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to bring only the final 26-man…
CF Montréal ready for cold-weather dates in revamped MLS schedule
MONTRÉAL — The future MLS schedule will certainly bring challenges for CF Montréal, but Gabriel…
Als kicker Maltos Diaz puts mother’s name on his back — and carries it into Grey Cup
WINNIPEG — Jose Maltos Diaz combined football and family in a special way this season.…
New Sweden coach Potter aims to ease pain of losing before 2026 World Cup playoffs
GENEVA (AP) — New Sweden coach Graham Potter wants to help players deal with the…
Messi and Martinez shine as Argentina beats Angola in Luanda friendly
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi scored and Argentina downed Angola 2-0…
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will…
Back with US national team, Auston Trusty part of Philadelphia youth soccer quartet
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Auston Trusty’s first experiences with Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson were…
England takes 9-win streak into All Blacks clash and Ireland hosts wobbling Wallabies
LONDON (AP) — The boos rained down from the Twickenham terraces and George Ford took…