Football
MLS gets another chance to chip away at Mexico's dominance
Atlanta, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Major League Soccer has another chance to chip into Mexico's continental dominance.
Man City avoids transfer ban for signing young players
Zurich, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Manchester City has been fined for improperly signing young soccer players but avoided a ban on transfers.
Dortmund primed to challenge Bayern's Bundesliga dominance
Berlin, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) — Borussia Dortmund has declared a challenge to end Bayern Munich's seven-year domination of the Bundesliga and is encouraged by signs of disharmony and unrest from the defending champion.
Liverpool returns to Istanbul for Super Cup against Chelsea
Liverpool returns to the scene of its most dramatic European triumph when it faces Chelsea in Istanbul for the Super Cup on Wednesday, the first major men's European final to be refereed by a woman.
Fans call for Neymar's departure as PSG beats Nimes 3-0
Paris, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — Fans expressed their anger at Neymar with chants and banners demanding his departure as Paris Saint-Germain started the defense of its French league title with a 3-0 win over Nimes on Sunday.
Neymar to miss season opener against Nimes
Dhaka, Aug 11 (UNB) - Brazilian Neymar will not play in Sunday’s season opener for Paris St Germain, the Ligue 1 club said, as speculation continues to swirl over whether or not the forward will remain at the French champions. “He has not completed a full week with the team and for that reason he will not play with us tomorrow,” PSG coach Thomas Tuchel told reporters on Saturday, ahead of the league match against Nimes, reports The Indian Express.
Barnes double leads Burnley to 3-0 win against Southampton
Burnley, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Ashley Barnes scored twice as Burnley launched its Premier League campaign with a 3-0 victory against Southampton on a windswept, rain-lashed day at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Potter enjoys dream Premier League debut as Brighton coach
Watford, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Brighton beat Watford 3-0 in a dream Premier League debut for English coach Graham Potter on Saturday.
Marseille suffers shock home defeat against Reims
Marseille, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Lacking passion and grit, Marseille made a disappointing start to the French league by losing 2-0 at home to Reims on Saturday.
Two-goal Kane leads Tottenham to 3-1 comeback win over Villa
London, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Harry Kane scored two late goals as Tottenham came from behind to start its Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over promoted Aston Villa on Saturday.