Tag: Soccer
Emma Hayes extends contract as Chelsea women’s manager
LONDON — Chelsea women's manager Emma Hayes signed a contract extension on Friday after leading the team to the English title and its first...
Italy beats Belgium 2-1, advances to Euro 2020 semifinals
MUNICH — Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each Friday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in...
Thousands of Roma fans greet Mourinho upon arrival
ROME — Thousands of fans turned out to greet new Roma coach Jose Mourinho upon his arrival in the Italian capital on Friday.
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France coach Ripoll names 11 new players in Olympic squad
PARIS — Sylvain Ripoll named 11 new players in France's Olympic soccer squad on Friday after resistance from several clubs to the coach's initial...
Spain wins on penalties, Italy also advances at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Mikel Oyarzabal converted the decisive spot kick Friday to give Spain a place in the European Championship semifinals following a...
England-Pakistan ODI at Lord’s approved for full capacity
LONDON — The one-day international between England and Pakistan on July 10 was approved on Friday for a full capacity crowd of 31,100 at...
Sancho joining Man United from Dortmund for $100 million
MANCHESTER, England — Jadon Sancho is joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for 85 million euros ($100 million), the clubs confirmed on Thursday.
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Modern pentathlon field wide open for Tokyo Olympics
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: First off, an explanation of the event. The modern pentathlon consists of fencing, freestyle swimming (200 meters), equestrian show jumping and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 6
1887 — Lottie Dod of Britain, 15, becomes the...
Forward Ayo Akinola switches to Canada from United States
OTTAWA, Ontario — Forward Ayo Akinola has switched his affiliation from the United States to Canada and could debut for his new nation in...