After defeating Mexico in a crucial qualifier, Canada men’s soccer team has risen up the FIFA world rankings to No.40 as of Friday. * This article was originally published here
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Azeem Rafiq not expecting ‘quick’ forgiveness from Jewish people over anti-Semitic messages
Azeem Rafiq says he does not expect “quick” forgiveness from the Jewish community over anti-Semitic messages he sent in 2011 but hopes it does not “derail the cause” of anti-racism. * This article was originally published here
Canada’s Olympic curling trials a battle of talented, experienced teams
Eighteen of the best women’s and men’s curling teams in Canada have been preparing over the last quadrennial for these Olympic trials, which begin Saturday at the SaskTel Centre. * This article was originally published here
‘He was MUST-SEE TV’ – Ben Verlander on MVP Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking first-half | Flippin’ Bats
Ben Verlander breaks down AL MVP Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking first-half of the regular season. Verlander also discusses Ohtani’s best highlights and performances from the first-half of the MLB regular season. * This article was originally published here
Montreal, Guelph grab wins to book date in USports men’s soccer semifinals
Guy-Frank Essome Penda’s penalty strike in a shootout propelled the Montreal Carabins to a 2-1 victory over the Victoria Vikes and into the semifinals of the U Sports men’s soccer championships on Thursday. * This article was originally published here
Transfer rumours: Ibrahimovic, De Jong, Pickford, Tolisso, Gavi, Xhaka
Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks to extend his AC Milan stay, Man City are close to signing Frenkie de Jong, Tottenham are interested in Jordan Pickford, plus more. * This article was originally published here
Chelsea 1-0 Servette: Blues edge towards qualification
Chelsea boosted their hopes of reaching the Women’s Champions League knockout stage as group winners with victory over Servette. * This article was originally published here
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