Professional soccer
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

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons owner donating $17M to civil rights museum

Feb. 04, 2021 11:27 AM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, Denver Broncos Dedrick Dodge (33) celebrates with teammates Randy Hilliard (21) and Anthony Lynn (37) after he stopped Green Bay Packers' Antonio Freeman on a kickoff return in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXII, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. The year 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the World League of American Football, and Dedrick Dodge joined the London Monarchs and helped them win the first World Bowl in 1991. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, FILE)
Thanks, WLAF! Player parlayed London life to Super Bowls

By Ken Maguire Feb. 03, 2021 06:36 AM EST

FIFA sets late-2021 target to pick 2026 World Cup cities

Jan. 26, 2021 12:15 PM EST
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA set a new target Tuesday of finalizing North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup — if the coronavirus pandemic allows. ...

Leeds United players huddle before the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, Saturday, Jan.16, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Leeds United 1/16/2021

Jan. 25, 2021 06:10 AM EST

Leeds United players huddle before the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, Saturday, Jan.16, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
49ers take bigger role at Leeds after raising EPL club stake

By Rob Harris Jan. 25, 2021 06:08 AM EST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho wearing a protective face mask during the warm up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at the Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Jan.17, 2021. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Sheffield United FC 1/17/2021

Jan. 19, 2021 01:16 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero after taking a tumble during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Newcastle United FC vs Manchester City FC 12/26/2020

Jan. 12, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero after taking a tumble during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:01 PM EST

Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt in action during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
ACF Fiorentina vs Juventus Turin 12/22/2020

Jan. 08, 2021 01:42 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
West Bromwich Albion vs Liverpool FC 12/27/2020

Jan. 06, 2021 10:14 AM EST

A Liverpool fans with a Jurgen Klopp protective face mask applauds before the start of an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 10:12 AM EST

FILE - A few fans watch in Lambeau Field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
The Latest: NFL reaches a new high of infected players

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 02:10 PM EST

FILE - In this June 27, 2020, file photo, Mainz goalkeeper Florian Mueller receives the opening goal by Leverkusen's Kevin Volland during a German Bundesliga soccer match in Leverkusen, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool, File)
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6/27/2020

Dec. 30, 2020 11:06 AM EST

FILE - In this June 17, 2017, file photo, former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose speaks during his statue dedication ceremonies before a baseball game between the Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
2020 sports quiz: Brady to Bundesliga, Big Ten to Brooklyn

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2020 11:04 AM EST