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Nova Scotia star Shaffelburg at Copa America an 'achievement for the whole family'

HALIFAX - For Zachary Shaffelburg, watching his younger brother Jacob emerge as a shining star during team Canada's first-ever appearance at the Copa America soccer tournament feels like an "achieveme...

Jul 09, 2024

Marsch says he didn't need success with Canada to prove coaching ability

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Having led Canada to the semifinals of the Copa America, coach Jesse Marsch said he didn't need success to prove his ability after he was fired by Leeds and overlooked by ...

Jul 08, 2024

Messi will play Tuesday against Canada in Copa America semifinal

NEW YORK (AP) - Lionel Messi won't be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina's Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night. Messi has been dealing with a right leg problem since...

Jul 08, 2024

Old photo of young Messi with Lamine Yamal as a baby resurfaces

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - When Joan Monfort took photos of Lionel Messi with a baby for a charity calendar almost 17 years ago, he knew the long-haired young man would make it big in soccer. He could no...

Jul 08, 2024

Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso joins the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars

CHICAGO - Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso has signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League. Grosso, whose contract with Italy's Juventus...

Jul 08, 2024

Canada women learn rugby 7s path but will have to take the trip without star player

Canada's rugby sevens women have been drawn in a pool with New Zealand, Fiji and China at the Paris Olympics later this month. The Canadians, who finished fifth in the HSBC SVNS overall standings this...

Jul 08, 2024

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon's fans after reaching the quarterfinals

LONDON (AP) - Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic's opponent by saying his name. Maybe they were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was s...

Jul 08, 2024

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri waiting on forward Sasha Vezenkov

TORONTO - Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is willing to be patient with Sasha Vezenkov. The 28-year-old forward was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Raptors on June 28 on the second day o...

Jul 08, 2024

Ex-Quebec junior hockey players jailed for sexual assault of teen at hotel in 2021

QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Two former Quebec junior hockey players have been handed jail sentences for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 in the aftermath of a Victoriaville Tigres champions...

Jul 08, 2024

Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris

GATINEAU, Que. - Captain Nick Hoag will lead Canada's men's volleyball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Monday. Can...

Jul 08, 2024