Eight European countries to participate in diversity campaign during Qatar World Cup
By Issy Ronald, CNN Ten European football teams — the Netherlands, England, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and…
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Germany players Neuer, Goretzka test positive for COVID-19
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany will be without captain Manual Neuer and midfielder Leon Goretzka against Hungary and England due to positive…
Continue Reading Fans in EPL facing minimum 1-year ban for field invasions
LONDON (AP) — Soccer fans who run onto the field or use objects like smoke bombs and pyrotechnics at English Premier League matches will receive…
Continue Reading Griner’s absence from World Cup weighing on US teammates
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Brittney Griner’s absence is weighing on the minds of her USA Basketball teammates, who…
Continue Reading Paris taps French stage director Jolly for Olympic opening
PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympic organizers have appointed prize-winning French stage director Thomas Jolly to direct the opening and closing ceremonies…
Continue Reading Spain setting aside World Cup to focus on Nations League
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Koke Resurrección and his Atlético Madrid teammates are feeling right at home in Spain’s setup.…
Continue Reading Fabio Cannavaro named coach of Serie B side Benevento
BENEVENTO, Italy (AP) — Former Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has been named coach of Serie B team Benevento. It marks his first managerial…
Continue Reading CB Joe Haden to sign 1-day contract, retire with Browns
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Haden will finish where he started. A three-time Pro Bowl cornerback for seven seasons with…
Continue Reading Pizza shop owner called up by rugby club amid cash crisis
WORCESTER, England (AP) — A beleaguered top-flight English rugby club has resorted to desperate measures to fulfil a domestic cup fixture while…
Continue Reading Roger Federer set to play ‘special’ final match of career on Friday with Rafael Nadal
By George Ramsay, CNN After numerous close battles against each other over the years, Roger Federer will get to enjoy what he called a “special…
Continue Reading Bale energized for World Cup after feeling the love in LA
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Gareth Bale feels fitter and happier since joining MLS team Los Angeles FC and is hoping that helps his…
Continue Reading World Cup captains want to wear rainbow armbands in Qatar
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA came under pressure Wednesday from several European soccer federations who want their captains…
Continue Reading Roger Federer’s goodbye will be in doubles, maybe with Nadal
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer is known for his elegant style of play, for his longevity, for his 20 Grand Slam…
Continue Reading Las Vegas Aces celebrate WNBA title in style with championship parade on the Strip
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN The Las Vegas Aces were given a heroine’s welcome by thousands of fans in Vegas on Tuesday after winning their first…
Continue Reading Aaron Judge hits 60th home run, equals Babe Ruth’s single-season tally in dramatic Yankees 9-8 win over Pirates
By CNN Sport staff Aaron Judge moved level with baseball legend Babe Ruth’s single-season tally of 60 home runs on Tuesday — one shy of…
Continue Reading Zurich fires coach after league, cup, Europa League losses
ZURICH (AP) — Swiss champion Zurich has fired coach Franco Foda. He leaves the team without a win in the defense of its title and after losses to…
Continue Reading Barcelona and Poland star Robert Lewandowski to wear Ukrainian armband at World Cup
By Issy Ronald, CNN Former Ukraine captain and coach Andriy Shevchenko presented Barcelona and Poland star Robert Lewandowski with a Ukrainian…
Continue Reading Chelsea fires senior executive over ‘inappropriate messages’
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea has fired a recently hired senior executive for sending “inappropriate messages” prior to starting his job with the club.…
Continue Reading Top seeds Badosa and Garcia ousted at Pan Pacific Open
TOKYO (AP) — Top seed Paula Badosa, second seed Caroline Garcia and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina have been knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open…
Continue Reading Olympic champ Van Vleuten breaks elbow at cycling worlds
WOLLONGONG, Australia (AP) — Dutch star Annemiek van Vleuten crashed heavily at the world road cycling championships and sustained a broken elbow.…
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