Neymar returns to action in limited training with Brazil at World Cup

Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a…

Tempo’s Skyes exits vs. Fever with non-contact injury

The Toronto Tempo lost their leading scorer on Tuesday night. Brittney Sykes went down with a non-contact injury and was helped to the locker room during the Tempo’s game against…

World Cup Daily: France’s Mbappe, Norway’s Haaland shine on biggest stage

The World Cup often brings out the very best in soccer’s biggest stars.  But at the same time, the tournament can be cruel. Not everybody makes the most of the…

Snapping David’s slump critical for Canada with Davies still out

VANCOUVER — Canada opened this World Cup without its two best players. Alphonso Davies was injured. But Jonathan David went missing during Canada’s 1-1 draw Friday in Toronto against Bosnia…

Scout’s Analysis: What Maple Leafs, Flyers get in Joseph Woll trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs were heading into this off-season with a bit of a goalie log jam to rearrange before next season. Under contract were Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll,…

Ghana midfielder Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup match

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has dismissed Thomas Partey’s bid for emergency relief after Canada denied the Ghana midfielder entry for the FIFA World Cup. Justice Roger Lafrenière, who…

Canada needs Jonathan David to respond in must-win match vs. Qatar

VANCOUVER — It was always going to be the juxtaposition this FIFA World Cup would challenge us with. As relative newbies to this level of football, combined with the delicious…

Aerin Frankel wins Billie Jean King MVP as Fleet dominate PWHL awards

DETROIT — The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards on Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel, who earned the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honours.…

Tigers’ Verlander to return from injured list for weekend series vs. White Sox

The oldest active major leaguer is set to make his return. The 43-year-old right-hander made only one start this season — allowing five runs and eight baserunners over 3.2 innings…

Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in win over Senegal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first…

Blue Jays injury updates: Latest on Bieber, Garcia, Barger and Varsho

The Toronto Blue Jays are moving closer to full health after an injury-plagued start to the season. Manager John Schneider gave status updates on four key players on Tuesday before…