• The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC rookie Tyrese Spicer savouring life as a pro and being in a video game

    TORONTO — Everything is new these days for Toronto FC's Tyrese Spicer, from scoring his first MLS goal to seeing himself in a video game. And the rookie wingback from Trinidad and Tobago can't stop smiling. The 23-year-old is enjoying Toronto on and off the field. "It's been really good," he said in his lilting accent. "I think I've really adapted to the culture here. It's a very multicultural place, Toronto. I really like it." Spicer, the first overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, made his

  • The Independent

    Rob McElhenney brings baseball to Wrexham with unique pitchside show

    Rob McElhenney brought a taste of baseball to Wrexham AFC last weekend. Mr and Mrs Met - official mascots of the New York Mets - also made the trip to Wales and the trio did a little sightseeing, stopped by the pitch and, naturally, got into a sideline race. The Phillies will play the Mets in the MLB’s London Series in June.

  • The Canadian Press

    Barcelona fined by UEFA for fans making Nazi salutes, monkey gestures at Paris Saint-Germain game

    NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Barcelona was fined 25,000 euros ($26,600) by UEFA on Thursday for Nazi salutes and monkey gestures by fans at a Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain last week. UEFA said the proven charge of “racist behavior” followed images circulating of misconduct by some fans at Parc des Princes on April 10. UEFA also deferred a one-game ban on selling tickets to Barcelona fans for an away game in the Champions League next season for a probationary period of one year. B

  • The Independent

    Taskmaster star Alex Horne reveals his non-league football obsession

    The comedian has become a director at his local club Chesham United, who are about to play at the highest level in their 117-year history