Tag: Professional soccer
Pressure increases on Rennes coach Stephan after Nice loss
<p>PARIS — The pressure increased on Rennes coach Julien Stephan after losing at home to Nice 2-1 in the French league on Friday made...
Flamengo defends Brazilian title despite defeat at Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO — Flamengo successfully defended its Brazilian championship despite finishing with a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo.
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Henderson sidelined after surgery in new blow for Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson faces a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on the groin injury he sustained...
Draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League
NYON, Switzerland — Draw Friday for the last 16 in the Europa League:
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Bilbao draws at Levante 1-1 before their Copa del Rey semi
BARCELONA, Spain — Athletic Bilbao drew at Levante 1-1 in the Spanish league on Friday, five days before they meet again to decide which...
Pressure increases on Rennes coach Stephan after Nice loss
PARIS — The pressure increased on Rennes coach Julien Stephan after losing at home to Nice 2-1 in the French league on Friday made...
Leipzig closing in on Bayern Munich in German title race
<p>DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Just when Bayern Munich seemed to be cruising to a record-extending ninth straight Bundesliga title, Leipzig came up with some other...
MATCHDAY: Bilbao visits Levante, Frankfurt goes to Bremen
<p>A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:</p>
<p>SPAIN</p>
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Late penalty helps Nimes win and move out of relegation zone
PARIS — Striker Renaud Ripart scored a late penalty as Nimes beat Lorient 1-0 in the French league on Wednesday to move out of...
Study: college sports still trail pros in diversity hiring
A diversity study for racial and gender hiring across college sports found little change in scores that continue to lag behind the professional ranks.
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