Soccer

Canada learns draw at this summer's CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Mexico

Canada has been drawn with Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic at this summer's CONCACAF U-20 Championship. The draw for the 12-country tournament, which runs July 18 to Aug.

Apr 11, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Juventus gearing up for derby but looking to future after 'year zero' for the storied team

MILAN (AP) — There are still seven rounds remaining in the Serie A season but Juventus is already looking to the future after what club owner John Elkann termed “year zero” for the storied Italian team.

Apr 11, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

Last-place Sheffield United to start next season with 2-point deduction if relegated to Championship

LONDON (AP) — Sheffield United will start next season with a two-point deduction if the team is relegated from the Premier League to the second-tier Championship.

Apr 11, 2024 9:12 AM Read more >

Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

LONDON — The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions.

Apr 11, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Raphinha hitting his stride as Barcelona makes a final bid to challenge Madrid for Spanish title

MADRID (AP) — Raphinha’s stint at Barcelona has been marked by spurts of greatness and lackluster performances, but he appears to be hitting his stride at a key stage of the season.

Apr 11, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany handed touchline ban for criticizing referee

BURNLEY, England (AP) — Burnley manager Vincent Kompany will not be on the touchline for his relegation-threatened team's Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday after being punished for his criticism of a referee.

Apr 11, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

Just one more win needed for Alonso's Leverkusen to end Bayern's 11-year reign in Bundesliga

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — One more win. That's all that separates Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen from the German title.

Apr 11, 2024 5:16 AM Read more >

High-flying Brest faces Lyon with chance to move closer to first-ever Champions League spot

With the traditional powerhouses taking a rest, it's a mouthwatering contest between surprise package Brest and a resurgent Lyon side in the French league spotlight this weekend.

Apr 11, 2024 4:54 AM Read more >

Fixture pileup a concern as Premier League title contenders look to juggle European commitments

For the three contenders in the Premier League title race, any dropped points from this stage could be fatal. The danger could be greater than ever for Arsenal , Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend.

Apr 11, 2024 3:27 AM Read more >

Monterrey beats Messi and Inter Miami to advance to the CONCACAF semifinals

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Lionel Messi’s first trip to Mexico for an official match did not end well.

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