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Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unusual advertising deal paid off for Newfoundland and Labrador as a small northern England soccer club wearing the province's name on their jerseys faced off Tuesday against one of the best-known teams on the planet.
Vancouver's B.C. Place to host games at soccer's 2025 Gold Cup

Vancouver's B.C. Place to host games at soccer's 2025 Gold Cup

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium has been named as one of the host venues for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the biennial regional championship for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

Former Raptors star Carter to visit Toronto amid jersey retirement rumblings

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter will be in Toronto on Friday amid reports that the Raptors will announce the retirement of his jersey.
Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs

Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Matvei Michkov’s first dose of culture shock in American hockey hit the teen sensation when he skated in the opening days of Philadelphia Flyers’ training camp. Flyers fans were already dressed in his No. 39 jersey.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

TORONTO — Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite.
The 12-man American roster at the Presidents Cup

The 12-man American roster at the Presidents Cup

MONTREAL (AP) — A capsule look at the 12-man roster for the United States in the Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal: Keegan Bradley Age: 38. World ranking: 13. Worldwide victories: 7. 2024 victories: BMW Championship.
International team for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal

International team for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal

MONTREAL (AP) — A capsule look at the 12-man International team at the Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal: Byeong Hun An Age: 33. Country: South Korea. World ranking: 34. Worldwide victories: 2. 2024 victories: None.
Man City says Rodri has a ligament injury in his right knee but gives no time frame on absence

Man City says Rodri has a ligament injury in his right knee but gives no time frame on absence

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ligament damage in his right knee, the club said Wednesday without giving a time frame for his potential absence.
Canucks lean on special teams in 3-1 pre-season win over Kraken

Canucks lean on special teams in 3-1 pre-season win over Kraken

VANCOUVER — Arturs Silovs is picking up where he left off in the playoffs.
Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings

Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings

TORONTO — The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a come-from-behind 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the fading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Red Sox reliever Chris Martin earned his third win of the season.