Soccer

Veteran forward Mo Babouli rejoins Forge FC after stint with CPL rival York United

HAMILTON — Veteran forward Mo Babouli has rejoined Forge FC from local CPL rival York United FC. The 32-year-old Babouli spent 2020 and 2021 with Hamilton-based Forge before signing with Toronto's York in August 2022.

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Man City takes spending this week to $150M by signing Marmoush to try and save season

Reeling from a damaging loss in the Champions League , Manchester City took its spending this week to around $150 million by signing Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on Thursday in a move that provides some belated backup to star striker Erling Haaland.

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Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities

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Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan from PSG until the end of the season

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus bolstered its attack by signing France forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season on Thursday. Juventus is in fifth place in Serie A and is unbeaten.

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AFC Toronto looks to its roots in signing three North Toronto Soccer players

TORONTO — AFC looked to its roots Thursday, announcing the signing of three local players who have gone on to make their mark outside of Toronto.

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Man City captain Kyle Walker lands in Italy ahead of expected transfer to AC Milan

MILAN (AP) — Manchester City captain Kyle Walker landed in Italy on Thursday for a medical with AC Milan ahead of an expected transfer. The 34-year-old Walker is City’s long-serving right back.

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Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

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Man City and PSG are high-drama options for hectic night of 18 Champions League games at same time

The Champions League has never before seen the kind of hectic multi-screen action that will play out in the eighth and final round of games next Wednesday. When 18 games kick off at the same time, 9 p.m.

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Weah, Maldini, Thuram and other sons make for scenes of déjà vu in Serie A

ROME (AP) — Weah . Maldini . Thuram . Simeone . Conceição . Stankovic . Martins. The names bring back memories of Serie A in the late 1990s and 2000s. Now it’s their sons taking the spotlight in the Italian league.

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Man City's crisis is far from over. The next few weeks will define its season

Pep Guardiola always knew it was too early to say the real Manchester City was back. Sure, his team ended its unthinkable run of one win in 13 games by beating Leicester and West Ham unconvincingly in the Premier League.

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