Tag: Professional soccer
El Ghazi’s early goal earns Villa 1-0 win at Leeds in EPL
LEEDS, England — Anwar El Ghazi’s early goal clinched Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Leeds and lifted his side to within a point...
Ronaldo scores but Juventus held 1-1 at Hellas Verona
MILAN — Injury-hit Juventus was held at Hellas Verona to 1-1 as its hopes of a record-extending 10th successive Serie A title took a...
Relegation-threatened Newcastle held by Wolves 1-1 in EPL
NEWCASTLE, England — Newcastle was denied a crucial win in its relegation battle in the English Premier League as Ruben Neves earned Wolverhampton a...
LeBron James rejects Zlatan’s criticism of activist athletes
<p>LOS ANGELES — LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up...
Ref farce and 2 missed penalties as West Brom beats Brighton
<p>WEST BROMWICH, England — A farcical refereeing incident and two missed penalties helped West Bromwich Albion secure a chaotic 1-0 win over Brighton on...
El Ghazi’s early goal earns Villa 1-0 win at Leeds in EPL
<p>LEEDS, England — Anwar El Ghazi’s early goal clinched Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Leeds and lifted his side to within a point...
Ronaldo scores but Juventus held 1-1 at Hellas Verona
<p>MILAN — Injury-hit Juventus was held at Hellas Verona to 1-1 as its hopes of a record-extending 10th successive Serie A title took a...
Flamengo defends Brazilian title despite defeat at Sao Paulo
<p>SAO PAULO — Flamengo successfully defended its Brazilian championship despite finishing with a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo. </p>
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Henderson sidelined after surgery in new blow for Liverpool
<p>LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson faces a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on the groin injury he sustained...
Bilbao draws at Levante 1-1 before their Copa del Rey semi
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Athletic Bilbao drew at Levante 1-1 in the Spanish league on Friday, five days before they meet again to decide which...