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Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

Another coastal clash: Whitecaps, Pacific FC meet in Canadian Championship semifinal

VANCOUVER — Pacific FC has been here before. Heading into the Canadian Championship semifinal, the Canadian Premier League club is the underdog, set to take on Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps in a two-game series starting in Langford, B.C.
Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

CALGARY — The Rivalry Series between the Canadian and American women's hockey teams will return in 2024-25, with Atlantic Canada hosting the final two games. Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announced the schedule for the five-game series Tuesday.
Jannik Sinner loses to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon after getting treatment from a trainer

Jannik Sinner loses to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon after getting treatment from a trainer

LONDON (AP) — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner was treated by a trainer and left the court during the third set, seemingly surged in the fourth and then faltered again in the fifth, eventually losing to Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 in the
CF Montreal hires executive Corey Wray as sports strategy consultant

CF Montreal hires executive Corey Wray as sports strategy consultant

MONTREAL — CF Montreal hired longtime Major League Soccer executive Corey Wray as a sports strategy consultant Tuesday. Wray will assist president and chief executive Gabriel Gervais in "optimizing the club's sporting activities.
Photo of a young Lionel Messi with Lamine Yamal as a baby resurfaces after almost 17 years

Photo of a young Lionel Messi with Lamine Yamal as a baby resurfaces after almost 17 years

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 not have imagined the little boy would as well.
Marsch says he didn't need success with Canada to prove coaching ability

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 the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Messi will play Tuesday against Canada in Copa America semifinal

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 the 1-0 group stage win over Chile on June 25.
Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon 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.
Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso joins the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars

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

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 season, will play No. 6 Fiji and No.