Soccer

Lawyers for woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault seek maximum 12-year sentence for player

MADRID (AP) — Lawyers for the woman accusing Dani Alves of sexual assault are asking for the maximum sentence of 12 years in prison for the Brazilian soccer player.

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Herdman remembers Sinclair's 'very, very special' game at London Olympics

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's resume features a record-long list of goals and plenty of highlights, but perhaps none more memorable than the 2012 London Olympics semifinal against the United States.

Dec 5, 2023 10:18 AM Read more >

Javier Tebas to remain as president of Spanish league. He will stay in charge until 2027

MADRID (AP) — Javier Tebas was provisionally reelected as president of the Spanish league on Tuesday. Tebas was the only candidate running for the position that he first took over in 2013. He will remain in charge until 2027.

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Prosecutors seek 4-year prison terms for people accused of hanging effigy of Vinícius off bridge

MADRID (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking four-year prison sentences for the four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge in the beginning of the year, Madrid's prosecutors' office said Tuesday.

Dec 5, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

Pep Guardiola predicts another Premier League title for Man City, despite winless run

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola's confidence in Manchester City remains unshaken even after a three-game winless run.

Dec 5, 2023 9:47 AM Read more >

Man United bars reporters after stories about manager Erik ten Hag as problems mount for Dutchman

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After reports of player unrest, Manchester United barred journalists from a pre-game news conference with Erik ten Hag on Tuesday as the Dutchman spoke ahead of a latest crunch match for his troubled team.

Dec 5, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Sheffield United becomes 1st EPL team to fire coach as Heckingbottom departs. Wilder returns

SHEFFIELD, England — Sheffield United became the first Premier League club to fire its manager this season, with Paul Heckingbottom losing his job on Tuesday with the team in last place after 14 games of its first campaign back in England’s top divis

Dec 5, 2023 6:12 AM Read more >

Lyon returns to Marseille amid heightened security following violent attack on team bus

Lyon will return to Marseille amid heightened security measures Wednesday to play a game that was postponed after the team's bus was attacked by fans throwing rocks in October.

Dec 5, 2023 3:43 AM Read more >

Canadian players prepare for emotional farewell to captain Christine Sinclair

VANCOUVER — Christine Sinclair's parting words in the huddle that followed her final Canada practice were "Go and get me a World Cup." Competitive right to the end. The World Cup is one prize that eluded Sinclair.

Dec 4, 2023 8:33 PM Read more >

Florida State beats Stanford for its fourth women's soccer national championship - all since 2014

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Jordynn Dudley and Jody Brown scored 26 seconds apart in the first half and Florida State beat Stanford 5-1 on Monday night for the program's fourth national championship — all coming since 2014.

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