An ecstatic Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain’s senior national team, said his country’s football should be more highly valued after the under-23 side’s triumph in the final of the Olympic tournament against France on Friday.… Continue Reading »
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City beat Utd on pens to win Community Shield
Manchester City beat Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to win the Community Shield at Wembley after the traditional season curtain-raiser finished 1-1.… Continue Reading »
Marta on bench, Albert starts for USWNT in final
Legendary forward Marta did not start for Brazil in the gold medal match against the United States at the Paris Olympics.… Continue Reading »
Richardson leads relay team to gold, U.S. women’s hoops to play France in final, more
The U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team won gold, while the men’s relay team was disqualified for passing the baton outside the “takeover zone.”… Continue Reading »
Tola wins brutal Paris marathon; Kipchoge DNF
Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola delivered a gritty run to claim gold with an Olympic-record time in a difficult men’s marathon on Saturday, with two-time reigning champion Eliud Kipchoge bowing out of the race due to a back injury.… Continue Reading »
Ex-Man United keeper De Gea joins Fiorentina
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has joined Fiorentina as a free agent.… Continue Reading »
Coach: Lyles had 102 fever when he won bronze
American sprinter Noah Lyles had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit when he won bronze in the 200 meters, according to his coach.… Continue Reading »
Khelif takes gold: Facing abuse made win ‘special’
Algeria’s Imane Khelif won the gold medal in women’s welterweight boxing and said the abuse she faced over her gender gave her success “a special taste.”… Continue Reading »
NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: How did Michael Penix Jr. fare in his debut with the Falcons?
Here’s how new players on Houston, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Miami and Atlanta performed Friday night.… Continue Reading »
Olympic glory worn thin: Nyjah Huston’s medal raises durability concerns
Huston’s donning of his bronze medal over the weekend might have led to its early deterioration.… Continue Reading »