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Ovechkin scores goal, lays hit in pro soccer debut
Alex Ovechkin found the back of the net for FC Dynamo Moscow after signing a one-day contract.Watch his highlights »
The Canadian Press
Pozuelo scores twice to help Toronto FC down Chicago, snap six-game winless streak
Two late goals by Alejandro Pozuelo gave Toronto FC a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS play Saturday, snapping TFC's six-game winless streak.
The Canadian Press
Nice hires coach Favre, replacing PSG-bound Galtier
NICE, France (AP) — French club Nice hired Lucien Favre as coach on Monday, replacing Christophe Galtier who is expected to take over at Paris Saint-Germain. Nice said Favre returned after a first spell, from 2016-18, that was “engraved in the history” of the club. Favre’s first season ended with a third-place finish in Ligue 1 and entry into the Champions League qualifying rounds. Nice owner Jim Ratcliffe said in a letter to fans that Favre commanded “respect and admiration” and his preferred s
The Independent
Petr Cech to leave Chelsea amid exodus following Todd Boehly takeover
Cech follows chairman Bruce Buck and sporting director Marina Granovskaia out of Stamford Bridge after the club was taken over by a Boehly-led consortium

Ovechkin scores goal, lays hit in pro soccer debut