Soccer
French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren’t just for snoring
PARIS (AP) — If more tennis players find themselves breathing easier, it might just be…
Sha’Carri Richardson joins new women’s track and field league as owner-advisor
Olympic gold medalalist Sha’Carri Richardson has joined the new, team-based women’s track and field league…
Canada coach Casey Stoney to miss Winnipeg game due to family-related personal matter
Canada coach Casey Stoney will miss Saturday’s women’s soccer friendly against Haiti in Winnipeg due…
Marta returns to Brazil’s national team for friendly matches against Japan
Marta is back. The six-time world player of the year has returned to Brazil’s national…
AC Milan fires Conceicao with deal for Allegri reportedly near
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fired Sergio Conceicao as expected on Thursday following a disappointing…
Canada dispatches Panama 7-1 in opening game of CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
ALAJUELA — Anabelle Chukwu scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20…
Werder Bremen presents new coach 2 days after firing predecessor for not extending his contract
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen has moved quickly to replace the coach it fired…
Curt Johnson named general manager of Denver’s NWSL team
DENVER (AP) — Former North Carolina Courage executive Curt Johnson was named Thursday as the…
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the…
Driver charged with causing grievous bodily harm after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured nearly 80 people when his car rammed into…
Head coach Jesper Sorensen guiding Vancouver Whitecaps to new highs
VANCOUVER — Jesper Sorensen believes in giving his players room to make mistakes. “If you’re…
Bologna extends coach Italiano’s contract to 2027 after cup title
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano’s contract was extended by a year through…
MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut
Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will…
Heysel remembered: A look at the 1985 stadium disaster and how soccer recovered
On May 29, 1985, 39 people went to the biggest club game in soccer and…
Man United winger Amad explains obscene gesture as team’s woes continue on another continent
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Manchester United winger Amad says he doesn’t regret making what…