Soccer

Brazil top court to rule on country as Copa America host

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SAO PAULO — Brazil's top court scheduled an emergency session for Thursday to decide whether or not the Copa America will be allowed to...

US defender Mark McKenzie targeted with online racial abuse

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DENVER — United States defender Mark McKenzie was subjected to racial abuse on social media following his team's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the...

Kepa added to Spain’s ‘parallel’ squad ahead of Euro 2020

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MADRID — Spain added more players to its “parallel" squad ahead of the European Championship on Tuesday, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga set to join...

Steffen to miss Costa Rica-US exhibition with bruised knee

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Goalkeeper Zack Steffen will miss the United States' exhibition against Costa Rica on Wednesday night with a bone bruise...

Belarus club removed from European hockey competition

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ZURICH — The only team from Belarus in the Europe-wide Champions Hockey League was removed from next season’s competition on Tuesday because of travel...

Spain’s young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0, France wins 3-0

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LONDON — Spain’s group of young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 in a warm-up match for the European Championship on Tuesday. ...

Foden revels in Gazza comparisons with bleached Euros hair

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BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Arriving at England's European Championship base with his hair bleached platinum blond, Phil Foden knew the comparisons he would be inviting...

De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after op

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TUBIZE, Belgium — Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday ahead of the European Championship after undergoing a 20-minute operation...

Pessina replaces injured Sensi in Italy squad for Euro 2020

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FLORENCE, Italy — Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina was called up Monday as a late replacement for the injured Stefano Sensi in the Italy squad...

NBCUniversal will have 7,000 hours of Tokyo Games coverage

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NBCUniversal will present 7,000 hours of coverage of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics across eight networks and multiple digital platforms from July 20 to Aug....