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Vancouver Whitecaps still in playoff race after 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City October 17, 2021 - 10:43 PM

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their battle for a playoff spot after earning a crucial 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
Bayern star Joshua Kimmich at center of COVID vaccine debate October 25, 2021 - 3:28 PM

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich soccer star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the center of a debate in Germany over the merits of vaccination against the coronavirus.
Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund October 07, 2021 - 3:29 PM

LONDON (AP) — Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund completed a buyout of Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday, giving hope to fans dreaming of a first title in almost a century but concerning human rights activists that the kingdom had gained a foothold in the world's richest soccer league.
Canada has history at Azteca Stadium, but little of it has been good October 07, 2021 - 8:21 AM

Azteca Stadium has been a house of horrors for most visitors. But no one can deny the venerable Mexico City soccer venue has history.
NC Courage coach Riley fired after misconduct allegations September 30, 2021 - 2:15 PM

The North Carolina Courage fired coach Paul Riley effective immediately after allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct were detailed in a published report.
Valour FC fires head coach and GM Rob Gale, citing recent run of poor results September 23, 2021 - 1:55 PM

Valour FC's recent slide cost head coach GM and Rob Gale his job Thursday with former Vancouver Whitecaps assistant Phillip Dos Santos taking over
Swedish FA drops training camp in Qatar over club concerns September 08, 2021 - 8:18 AM

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's football federation on Wednesday canceled plans for a training camp in Qatar in January after Swedish clubs expressed concern about the 2022 World Cup host's human rights record.
Blue Jays' return to Canada 'trending in a very good direction': Njoo July 15, 2021 - 11:58 AM

OTTAWA - Canada's deputy chief public health officer says the Toronto Blue Jays' return to Canadian soil is "trending in a very good direction."
Unlike NHLers, other athletes not getting border exemption from Canadian government June 08, 2021 - 8:07 AM

TORONTO - Barely two months before she'll step up to the start line at the Tokyo Olympics, Melissa Bishop-Nriagu was confined to her home for a 14-day quarantine.
Veteran striker Dom Dwyer looks to repay Toronto FC for its faith in him May 20, 2021 - 9:38 AM

One game into his career with Toronto FC and veteran striker Dom Dwyer says he already has plenty to be thankful for.
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When to pick those pumpkins as nights get colder in Kamloops, Okanagan
Pumpkins are reaching maturity and turning orange in many backyards in Kamloops and the Okanagan as Halloween approaches but with reports of frosty nights coming, some residents are wondering if they should pull their pumpkins off the vine early.

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