Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one year as manager of the Premier League club

Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent, the Premier League club said Tuesday.

May 21, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese adds new title -- women's professional soccer team owner

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.

May 21, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

Bayer Leverkusen is two steps from soccer immortality, starting with Europa League final vs Atalanta

DUBLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen is two games from European soccer immortality.

May 21, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

Loyalty raises respect for Europa League final coaches Alonso of Leverkusen and Atalanta's Gasperini

DUBLIN (AP) — Two admired coaches at opposite ends of their careers, with shared values of loyalty to their overachieving small-city clubs, will contest the Europa League final Wednesday.

May 21, 2024 1:37 PM Read more >

Brazilian coach Sylvinho sworn in as Albanian citizen ahead of Euro 2024

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania coach Sylvinho, a Brazilian, and his assistants were sworn in as Albanian citizens Tuesday ahead of the European Championship.

May 21, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >

Man United's Rashford left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad after disappointing season

BURTON, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford was left out of England’s provisional squad for the European Championship on Tuesday.

May 21, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Serie A champion Inter facing a nervous wait as deadline passes for loan repayment to Oaktree

MILAN (AP) — Just two days after celebrating its Serie A title win, Inter Milan and its fans face a nervous wait to see what will happen with the club.

May 21, 2024 12:48 PM Read more >

Emma Hayes' first roster as coach of the US women's team includes 2 first-time call-ups

Coach Emma Hayes has selected her first roster for the United States ahead of a pair of friendlies as she prepares to lead the women’s national team at the Paris Olympics. Hayes, named U.S.

May 21, 2024 11:41 AM Read more >

ESPN reaches 4-year extension to carry England's FA Cup in the U.S.

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN will carry England's FA Cup in the U.S. through 2028 after reaching a four-year extension with England's Football Association. The announcement was made Tuesday morning. ESPN has carried the tournament since 2018.

May 21, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal into record sixth European Championship

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth appearance at the European Championship with Portugal's squad. Ronaldo was among the 26 players picked for the tournament in Germany by coach Roberto Martínez on Tuesday.

May 21, 2024 8:01 AM Read more >