Soccer

American forward Josh Sargent returns from ankle injury that sidelined him for 4 months with Norwich

American forward Josh Sargent returned from an ankle injury that sidelined him for four months, entering in the 78th minute of Norwich's 1-0 loss at Millwall on Friday night in England's second-tier League Championship.

Dec 30, 2023 10:38 AM Read more >

Wolves dominate Everton for their biggest home win in EPL

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Captain Max Kilman's first goal in two years inspired Wolves to a dominant win over struggling Everton by 3-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday.

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Man City within 2 points of EPL leader Liverpool after beating Sheffield United

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City beat Sheffield United 2-0 and moved to within two points of English Premier League leader Liverpool on Saturday.

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Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Christ the Redeemer was lit up in a Pele shirt among Brazilian tributes to the soccer great on the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Pele died of colon cancer at age 82.

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Cole Palmer scores two goals as Chelsea beats Luton 3-2

LUTON, England (AP) — Cole Palmer scored two goals and Chelsea survived a late fightback to beat Luton 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Inter extends Serie A lead with draw. Napoli held and Lazio, Fiorentina win

ROME (AP) — Inter Milan extended its lead in Serie A even though it blew a lead and drew at Genoa 1-1 on Friday.

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Tim Ream and Fulham agree to 1-year contract extension through 2024-25 season

LONDON (AP) — United States defender Tim Ream and Fulham agreed Friday to a one-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old from St. Louis joined the Cottagers for the 2015-16 season. On Oct.

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Turkish Super Cup final in Riyadh canceled over jersey dispute with Saudi officials

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish Super Cup final to be played in Saudi Arabia on Friday was canceled after a dispute with Saudi authorities over the players' jerseys, Turkish media reported.

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FIFA official Sarai Bareman becomes a Dame in New Zealand New Year's honors

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sarai Bareman, FIFA chief of women's football and the first female member of FIFA's reforms committee, has been made a Dame in New Zealand's New Year's honors list.

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Real Madrid extends Ancelotti's contract to 2026 after Brazil's interest in hiring him as coach

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has extended Carlo Ancelotti's contract until 2026, seemingly ending Brazil's hopes of hiring him as the new national coach.

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