Soccer

Israel loses to Kosovo in Euro 2024 qualifying game

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel’s chances of reaching the European Championship finals went down Sunday after its 1-0 loss to Kosovo in their delayed qualifying game. It was the first soccer match for Israel since the Oct.

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Lewandowski leads Barcelona comeback against Alaves. Atletico wins record 15th game in a row at home

MADRID (AP) — Robert Lewandowski came to the rescue of Barcelona, scoring twice as the Catalan club rallied to beat Alaves and keep pace with Real Madrid and Girona in the Spanish league.

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Spizzirri scores as Cape Breton tops Montreal 1-0 in U Sports men's soccer final

SYDNEY, N.S. — Jacob Spizzirri's first-half goal stood up as the winner as Cape Breton defeated Montreal 1-0 on Sunday in the U Sports men's soccer final. Daniel Clarke had six saves for the shutout.

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Victory at last! Lyon wins its first game in French league at 11th attempt

PARIS (AP) — Nearly six months after its last victory, seven-time champion Lyon finally got back to winning ways in the French league by beating 10-man Rennes 1-0 on Sunday.

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Record-equaling Bayer Leverkusen returns top of the Bundesliga with 4-0 rout of Union Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Xabi Alonso did it before as a player. Now he’s done it again as a coach.

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It's Guardiola vs. Klopp again as Man City and Liverpool top the Premier League

One of the Premier League's most enduring rivalries looks set to be revived as Manchester City and Liverpool lead the way once again.

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Malmo wins Swedish league by beating and overtaking Elfsborg in final round

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Malmo became Swedish champion for the 23rd time on Sunday by beating title rival Elfsborg 1-0 on a second-half penalty taken by league top scorer Isaac Kiese Thelin.

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Chelsea's Palmer comes back to haunt Man City in thrilling 4-4 draw

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester City player Cole Palmer scored a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Chelsea came back to draw 4-4 with the defending Premier League champions on Sunday.

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Sheffield United moves off the bottom of the table after 1-1 draw at Brighton

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Sheffield United moved off the bottom of the Premier League after Adam Webster’s own-goal secured a 1-1 draw at 10-man Brighton on Sunday.

Nov 12, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

Home sweet home for Aston Villa with 13th straight victory

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa registered its 13th straight home win in the Premier League as Unai Emery’s team beat Fulham 3-1 on Sunday.

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