• The Canadian Press

    How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

    TORONTO — There were tears in the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room ahead of Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Toronto FC as players' family and friends offered love and support by video. "Go Rovers," was the repeated refrain from loved ones young and old. "So proud of you and the hard work and dedication that's got you this far," was the message for defender Jordan Barclay. "We love you," was one chorus. "Have fun," said another. Each message hit home, tugging at heartstrings. The

  • The Independent

    Brighton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League team news as Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden start for visitors

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  • The Independent

    Barcelona president confirms Xavi will stay on as manager in press conference

    Watch the moment Joan Laporta confirmed that Xavi will be staying as Barcelona manager. “Yesterday I got the good news in which [Xavi] conveyed his enthusiasm and confidence for the project and the team and project,” Barca’s president Laporta said at a press conference on Thursday 25 April.

  • The Canadian Press

    Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July

    WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and another in Vancouver, Canada, as part of the Welsh club's preparations for the English third tier next season. Wrexham shot to global fame after being bought by Hollywood actors Reynolds and McElhenney in 2021. Under their stewardship, Wrexham has earned promotion in two successive seasons. W