Soccer
Latest
-
Russia faces next wave of punishment in endless doping saga
GENEVA (AP) — The never-ending Russia doping saga hits another dramatic peak Monday when its Tokyo Olympics status and prospects for hosting international sports events are on the line. World Anti-Doping Agency leaders have been…
6 hours ago -
Man United players targeted with racist abuse at Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United players were targeted with racist abuse and had objects thrown at them by Manchester City fans during Saturday’s Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium. English football’s anti-racism body,…
6 hours ago -
Man City beaten 2-1 by United in blow to title defense
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City fans hurled objects at Manchester United midfielder Fred as their Premier League title defense faded further with a 2-1 loss in the city derby on Saturday. In the same…
8 hours ago -
Kids hurt in Albanian quake meet footballers Ronaldo, Buffon
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Two Albanian boys who jumped from their apartments during an earthquake that killed relatives got a small reprieve from the tragedy Friday when they met their football idols. Aurel Lala, 7,…
1 day ago -
Italian sports daily under fire for Black Friday headline
MILAN (AP) — A leading Italian sports daily faced widespread criticism for a headline reading “Black Friday” and featuring two black soccer players on Thursday’s cover. Corriere dello Sport ran photos of Roma defender Chris…
2 days ago -
UEFA to boost Women’s Champions League with new group stage
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — In a move to raise the quality, profile and value of women’s soccer, UEFA is changing the Champions League format to include a group stage. The 2021-22 edition will have a…
3 days ago -
Messi, US captain Rapinoe win Ballon d’Or awards
After becoming the first six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi said he’s far from finished. “I hope to continue for a long time,” Messi said on Monday in Paris from behind a row…
5 days ago -
Playing catch up: Premier League round to air live in UK
LONDON (AP) — Before Clive Tyldesley clambers up to the Old Trafford gantry and picks up his microphone to be part of a landmark week in Premier League broadcasting, he reminisces about being silenced in…
6 days ago -
Miedema scores 6 to lead Arsenal to record 11-1 WSL win
LONDON (AP) — Vivianne Miedema scored a double hat trick to lead Arsenal to a record Women’s Super League 11-1 victory over Bristol City on Sunday. Miedema netted three times in each half and also…
6 days ago -
Emery fired by Arsenal after team’s worst run in 27 years
There’s another managerial vacancy at a north London club in the English Premier League, this time at Arsenal. Unai Emery was fired on Friday after 18 months as the successor to long-time coach Arsene Wenger,…
1 week ago