Tag: Soccer
Maguire set to be fit for Euros, could play in EL final
<p>MANCHESTER, England — England defender Harry Maguire is set to be fit for the European Championship and could even play for Manchester United again...
Ings scores twice as relieved Southampton beats Palace 3-1
SOUTHAMPTON, England — Free from the threat of relegation, Southampton claimed just its third win in four months in the Premier League by coming...
Old Trafford barricaded to prevent more Man U fan unrest
<p>MANCHESTER, England — Old Trafford was barricaded Tuesday to prevent a repeat of the fan unrest that saw Manchester United’s previous home game called...
Sporting ends 19-year title drought in Portuguese league
LISBON, Portugal — Sporting Lisbon’s wait of nearly two decades for a Portuguese league title is finally over.
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Former world track chief Diack back in Senegal after release
DAKAR, Senegal — Disgraced former world athletics head Lamine Diack returned home to Senegal late Monday after a local soccer club paid a bond...
Barcelona draws, misses another chance to take league lead
MADRID — Barcelona missed yet another chance to reach the top in the Spanish league after blowing a two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw...
United hands City the EPL title by losing 2-1 to Leicester
<p>MANCHESTER England — Manchester United handed the Premier League title to fierce rival Manchester City on Tuesday by losing 2-1 to Leicester, which ignited...
Cologne hires Baumgart as coach from next season
COLOGNE, Germany — Cologne hired Steffen Baumgart as coach for next season on Tuesday even with the club's place in the Bundesliga uncertain.
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How Man City turned season around to win Premier League
<p>Manchester City’s latest Premier League title victory was a triumph of strategy, perseverance and no shortage of quality in a pandemic-affected season like no...
Schalke confirms 2nd infected player, won’t call off game
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — German soccer club Schalke says a second player with the coronavirus won't stop it playing Hertha Berlin on Wednesday in a...