Alex Albon collides with groundhog in Canadian Grand Prix practice
Alex Albon crashed into the barriers after hitting a groundhog in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Erling Haaland stuns Brazil with 2 goals, sends Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer's biggest stage.
Canada's historic run at World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments
It took little time for Luc de Fougerolles to turn the sting of defeat into motivation for the future.
Canada falls to Neftchi Socar in 3x3 Women's Series basketball final in Marsille
Canada's bid for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series title fell short Saturday, as Neftchi Socar of Azerbaijan claimed a 15-9 final victory in Marseille, France.
Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
HOUSTON: A "proud" Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday (Jul 4) in Houston.
Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but he has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
Messi returns ‘home’ to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
MIAMI: Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina’s charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup. The 39-year-old returns to the Florida city he now calls home for a last 32 clash against the surprise package of the tournament Cape Verde on Friday after scoring six times in the group stages. In doing so Messi became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 19 and is on a record seven-game scoring streak in the competition. Many believed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was headed for semi-retirement when he swapped top level European football for Major League Soccer after ending his long to wait to win the World Cup in Qatar. But Messi has defied expectations, both with his impact on soccer Stateside and his ability to continue deciding games at international level. Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham and only formed in 2018, had never won a trophy prior to his arrival. Messi’s arrival instantly made one of MLS’s newest franchises a go-to destination for European stars. Aided by his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, Messi led Inter to victory in the Leagues Cup, a knockout competition between clubs in the MLS, Mexican and Canadian leagues, in his first season. Last year Messi and Miami went one better in securing the club’s first MLS title.
At a fan-owned club, a 'band of optimists' reflects Canada's soccer moment
VANCOUVER, July 1 : As fans descend on Vancouver's BC Place for World Cup matches, TSS Rovers, a supporter-owned semi-professional club from nearby Richmond, offer a reminder that Canada's soccer rise has been driven not only by elite investment but also by grassroots ambition.
Canada’s magical World Cup run hinges on slaying one of modern game’s giants
After Canada’s men beat South Africa to head to their first Round of 16, they celebrated as though they had won the World Cup itself.