Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Schick at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things — firing up a struggling front line and containing...
Buffon extends career in return to Parma, his first club
PARMA, Italy — Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon rejoined second-division Parma on Thursday more than a quarter century after beginning his legendary career with...
Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of...
Play halted for Eriksen tribute during Denmark-Belgium game
COPENHAGEN — Denmark and Belgium players halted their European Championship match Thursday for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen.
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Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute
COPENHAGEN — Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in...
UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles
GENEVA — Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the European Championship started by Cristiano Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to...
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June 22
1918 — Molla Bjurstedt wins the women’s U.S. Lawn...
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
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Copa America cases of COVID-19 rises to 65
SAO PAULO — CONMEBOL says cases of people with COVID-19 at the Copa America in Brazil have risen to 65.
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Press, Williams score in US women’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria
AUSTIN, Texas — Christen Press scored late in the first half, Lynn Williams added a goal in the final moments and the U.S. women’s...