Soccer
England star Millie Bright pulls out of selection for Women’s Euros for health reasons
England defender Millie Bright withdrew herself from selection for the European Championship on Wednesday because…
Wirtz hits back at claim he asked for Mac Allister’s No. 10 shirt in Liverpool transfer talks
MUNICH (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz seemingly denied a report that he requested…
Kirby follows Earps in retiring from international soccer duty with England
LONDON (AP) — Another member of England’s European Championship-winning team has announced her retirement from…
Sancho to return to Man United after Chelsea decides not to make loan deal permanent
LONDON (AP) — Jadon Sancho is set to return to Manchester United after confirming his…
A soccer mystery: Why mighty China fails at the world’s biggest sport
In April, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a company that makes humanoid robots. There he…
Sentnor and Biyendolo score 2 each and US women beat Jamaica 4-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo each scored two goals and the…
Viens, Ward lead Canada past Haiti 3-1 before rowdy crowd in women’s soccer friendly
MONTREAL — Evelyne Viens scored twice in front of her home crowd on Tuesday night.…
Messi back with Argentina and Ancelotti debuts with Brazil in South American World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s new coach Carlo Ancelotti is getting a little help from…
Vancouver Rise FC Academy learns its path at the 2025-26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup
The Vancouver Rise FC Academy was drawn with defending champion Gotham FC and fellow NWSL…
Bruno Fernandes turns down lucrative Al Hilal offer to stay at Man United
MUNICH (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down a proposed move to…
Euro 2025 host Switzerland loses to Norway in stadium close to Alpine rockslide village
SION, Switzerland (AP) — A full rehearsal for their opening day game at the Women’s…
Clàudia Pina scores twice as Spain beats England 2-1 in Nations League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — World champion Spain beat European champion England 2-1 on Tuesday in…
Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning becomes latest sports celebrity to join NWSL Denver’s ownership group
DENVER (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to…
Simone Inzaghi resigns as coach of Inter Milan amid Saudi interest
MILAN (AP) — The 5-0 rout by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final was…
Bayer Leverkusen signs goalkeeper Flekken from Brentford, which enlists Kelleher as replacement
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen’s summer of rebuilding continued Tuesday by bringing goalkeeper Mark…