Soccer
Even Man United players are surprised fans have stuck with them in woeful season
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s performances have been so bad this season that even…
US rugby star Alev Kelter gets 3-match ban for stamping on opponent’s head
United States women’s rugby star Alev Kelter was handed a three-match ban on Tuesday for…
Barcelona sets August target for matchday return to Camp Nou stadium
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona aims to return belatedly to its Camp Nou stadium after…
Klopp to Roma could be a rumor created by amateur sleuths
ROME (AP) — Roma fans have been driven into a frenzy by Italian media reports…
Vancouver Whitecaps not discounting Valour FC heading into Canadian Championship
The Vancouver Whitecaps heard analysts’ predictions ahead of the Major League Soccer season. Pundits mused…
Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored with his first touch of the ball…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel…
Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has filed its preliminary roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 60-man list…
Ballon d’Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer’s biggest awards
PARIS (AP) — The Ballon d’Or ceremony to award the most coveted individual honors in…
De Bruyne not guaranteed to start his final home game for Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City great Kevin De Bruyne will make his Etihad Stadum…
UEFA warns Man United and Tottenham fans about unofficial sales of Europa League final tickets
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — With tens of thousands of fans of Manchester United and Tottenham…
Lyon women’s team set for a new name and higher attendances under ambitious owner Kang
As an ambitious multi-club owner Michele Kang wants to see Lyon back at the very…
Napoli and Inter coaches to miss their teams’ title-deciding matches
MILAN (AP) — A quarter of Serie A coaches will be missing from the dugout…
Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
Gary Lineker, the England soccer great-turned-media celebrity, will leave his role as a presenter for…
Pets with a toolkit: Protection dogs train to handle burglars as sports stars boost home security
EMBOROUGH, England (AP) — Scream all you want, but Lobo isn’t letting go. The young…