Soccer
Desperate Italy bucking the trend of picking more established coaches with hiring of Gattuso
ROME (AP) — It used to be that the coach of Italy’s soccer team was…
German regulator pushes for more fan control of soccer clubs like Bayer Leverkusen
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Top German soccer clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Leipzig face the…
Norway captain Hegerberg’s leadership highlighted as key to Euro 2025 challenge
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The leadership of Norway captain Ada Hegerberg was highlighted Monday as…
Lions rugby squad nearly at full strength ahead of tour opener against Argentina
The British & Irish Lions reported a clean bill of health after returning from their…
Cunha, Jesus score in 1st half as Botafogo holds on to beat Sounders 2-1 in Club World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus scored in the first half and Botafogo…
A penalty shattered Palestinian World Cup dreams for 2026. The squad has inspired hope
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A long and engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games, while dealing…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 20 Calgary 12 Winnipeg 27 B.C. 14 — AHL Calder Cup…
US hopes 5-0 win over Trinidad starts upswing after longest losing streak since 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. hopes a blowout win over the world’s 100th-ranked…
Palmeiras and Porto draw 0-0 in their first Club World Cup match
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Palmeiras and two-time European champion Porto tied 0-0 in their…
US ends 4-game losing streak, routs Trinidad 5-0 in Gold Cup opener as Malik Tillman scores twice
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman scored twice as the United States built a…
Thorns beat Spirit 2-0, snapping Spirit’s 5-game road winning streak
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Reilyn Turner and Pietra Tordin scored for the Portland Thorns in…
Paris Saint-Germain thumps Atlético Madrid 4-0 in an impressive Club World Cup opener
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha scored in the first half, and Champions…
Ousmane Dembélé is not in PSG’s lineup for Club World Cup opener against Atlético Madrid
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé was not in the starting lineup…
Bayern Munich routs Auckland 10-0 in Club World Cup as fans unfurl banner to ‘Smash FIFA!’
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bayern Munich romped to a 10-0 victory over Auckland City in its…
Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday,…