Tag: Professional soccer
Top 4-chasing West Ham beats Leeds 2-0 in EPL
LONDON — Goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson kept West Ham in the hunt for a top-four English Premier League finish by beating...
African soccer leader’s ban cut, but ruled out of election
<p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The president of the African soccer confederation had his FIFA ban cut to two years on appeal Monday but he will...
Chelsea retains 4th in EPL with home win over Everton
LONDON — Kai Havertz is finally making an impact at Chelsea and helping the pursuit of Champions League qualification.
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Real Betis rallies to defeat Alavés 3-2 in Spanish league
MADRID — Real Betis rallied from two goals down to defeat Alavés 3-2 in the Spanish league on Monday, staying in the fight for...
Chelsea consolidates 4th place by beating Everton 2-0 in EPL
<p>LONDON — Jorginho’s penalty and Ben Godfrey's own goal gave Chelsea a 2-0 English Premier League win over Everton, extending new manager Thomas Tuchel's...
Jonathan Klinsmann hurt, dropped from Olympic qualifying
<p>CHICAGO — LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann was dropped from the U.S. training camp roster for Olympic qualifying after suffering a concussion during practice.</p>
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West Brom slips closer to relegation with draw vs Newcastle
WEST BROMWICH, England — West Bromwich slipped further toward regelation from the Premier League after a dull 0-0 draw with relegation rival Newcastle on...
Bale, Kane both score twice as Tottenham beats Palace 4-1
LONDON — Gareth Bale and Harry Kane both scored twice to help Tottenham make it three Premier League wins in a row and boost...
FIFA brokers deal to decide next African soccer president
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — FIFA president Gianni Infantino brokered a deal to give politically connected South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe a clear run...
Marseille in more turmoil after French Cup loss to amateurs
PARIS — Marseille's chaotic season took its latest turn for the worse when it lost 2-1 at fourth-tier Canet-en-Roussillon in the French Cup on...