Soccer
Haaland calls for unity in first comments after the Man City guilty verdict
Erling Haaland called on everyone at Manchester City to "stick together" in his first public comments since the club was found guilty of large-scale financial rule-breaking in the Premier League.
EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation
EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona confirmed Wednesday.
A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic
It took six words after a soccer match to unleash racial, political and economic tensions that have long simmered between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin
Argentina fans are confident there is a bright future beyond Lionel Messi as the team's most influential player of the last two decades prepares to bid farewell.
Ireland coach wants UEFA to keep team apart from Israel after contentious games
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson wants UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future competitions after their contentious Nations League games.
Portugal team officials say door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return after ‘misunderstanding’
Portugal wants Cristiano Ronaldo to know he's welcome back to the national team, if he so desires.
Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss
Norway coach Stale Solbakken revealed he had a "heart-to-heart conversation" with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about the striker's heavy workload ahead of a Nations League loss to Portugal in which the Manchester City star asked to be substituted.
Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team
Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams' second Nations League soccer match on Sunday.
Celtic says it will ban fans involved in protest at Dunhill Links Championship
Celtic has condemned fans who targeted the club's principal shareholder Dermot Desmond during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Man City lodges ‘comprehensive’ appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal
Manchester City has lodged a "comprehensive" appeal, the club confirmed Friday, following the publication of a report by an independent commission detailing large-scale financial rule-breaking by the Premier League giant in one of English soccer's biggest scandals.
From fears for Man City’s existence to unwavering support, fans are conflicted by ruling
Manchester City fans are still processing Tuesday's landmark ruling that the most dominant Premier League team in recent times had, in fact, been found guilty of systematic financial breaches for nearly a decade to help boost its unprecedented era of success.
Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after star veteran leaves team
Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt decision to leave Portugal's training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering about his future in international soccer.
Twenty years after his infamous World Cup final headbutt, Zidane faces Italy again as France coach
Deep into extra time in the 2006 World Cup final, France star Zinedine Zidane planted a firm headbutt right into the chest of Italy defender Marco Materazzi. The force sent Materazzi flying backward and Zidane's stellar career ended with a red card.
Ronaldo walks out on Portugal camp after being told he won’t start against Denmark
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on Portugal's training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday.