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FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

Fans hold up banners as they protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Barrington Coombs/PA via AP)
Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC 5/2/2021

May. 03, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

Fans hold up banners as they protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Barrington Coombs/PA via AP)
Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship

By Rob Harris May. 03, 2021 10:46 AM EDT

FILE - North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance (5) winds up to throw during the first half of the FCS championship NCAA college football game against James Madison in Frisco, Texas, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Lance is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)
49ers face consequential decision at QB in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019 file photo a gambler makes a sports bet at Resorts casino in Atlantic City, N.J. On Sunday, April 25, 2021, British gambling company Super Group announced a deal to become publicly traded and enter the U.S. sports betting market, including New Jersey. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
UK firm Super Group entering US sports, online casino market

By Wayne Parry Apr. 26, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, April 21, 2021, a protest banner against the proposed Super League is seen outside Liverpool's Anfield Stadium after the collapse of English involvement in the proposed new league, Liverpool, England. The aborted plan to create a breakaway Super League with 12 of the biggest clubs in European soccer was perhaps the most egregious example of a sporting venture that quickly fell flat on its face. (AP Photo/Jon Super, FILE)
Super League among sporting ventures that went wrong

By Steve Douglas And Ken Maguire Apr. 22, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

A Tottenham fan takes part in a protest against the Board over the planned creation of a European Super League, outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton in London, England, Wednesday April 21, 2021. (Clive Rose/Pool via AP)
Southampton FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC 4/21/2021

Apr. 21, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Manchester City's Etihad Stadium is seen after the collapse of English involvement in the proposed European Super League, Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Manchester City were the first club to pull out after Chelsea had signalled their intent to do so by preparing documentation to withdraw. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Chelsea FC Women vs Manchester City WFC 4/21/2021

Apr. 21, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

A Tottenham fan takes part in a protest against the Board over the planned creation of a European Super League, outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton in London, England, Wednesday April 21, 2021. (Clive Rose/Pool via AP)
EPL rebels apologize for Super League mutiny to placate fans

By Rob Harris Apr. 21, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

Chelsea fans protest against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Chelsea FC 4/20/2021

Apr. 20, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Reaction to the proposals from 12 clubs to rip up European soccer by forming a breakaway Super League has ranged from anger and condemnation to humor and sarcasm. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw

By Rob Harris Apr. 20, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

A banner is seen outside Liverpool's Anfield Stadium protesting the formation of the European Super League, Liverpool, England, Monday, April 19, 2021. Players at the 12 clubs setting up their own Super League could be banned from this year's European Championship and next year's World Cup, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said Monday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision

By Graham Dunbar Apr. 20, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, center, is challenged by Leeds United's Pascal Struijk, left and Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Liverpool at the Elland Road stadium in Leeds, England, Monday, April 19, 2021. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool FC vs Leeds United 4/19/2021

Apr. 19, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, center, is challenged by Leeds United's Pascal Struijk, left and Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Liverpool at the Elland Road stadium in Leeds, England, Monday, April 19, 2021. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)
Column: Only thing 'Super' about new league is the ca$h

By Jim Litke Apr. 19, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, second from front left, watches the second half of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Inter Miami CF 4/18/2021

Apr. 18, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Falcons set to play home game in London if pandemic allows

Apr. 01, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are set to host a home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as part of the NFL's expanded schedule this...

Sola Winley hired by MLS as EVP chief diversity officer

Feb. 22, 2021 03:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Sola Winley was hired by Major League Soccer as executive vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. ...

NFL writer Terez Paylor of Yahoo dies unexpectedly at age 37

Feb. 09, 2021 07:04 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Terez Paylor, the popular NFL writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter whose career took him from the Kansas City Star to Yahoo...

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring his side's seventh goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Southampton, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (Phil Noble/Pool via AP)
Southampton FC vs Manchester United FC 2/2/2021

Feb. 05, 2021 06:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer, left, talks with Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder, right, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Glazer resistance to protests at Man U has faded fans' fight

By Rob Harris Feb. 05, 2021 06:10 PM EST