Football
Wayne Rooney returning to England from DC to play for Derby
Derby, Aug 6 (AP/UNB) — Wayne Rooney will be leaving Major League Soccer after less than two seasons to return to play in England and be closer to his family.
Inter midfielder Nainggolan returns to Cagliari on loan
Cagliari, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Inter Milan midfielder Radja Nainggolan has officially returned to Cagliari on loan, following a disappointing season with the Nerazzurri.
Messi strains calf, will miss Barcelona's US trip
Barcelona, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Barcelona says Lionel Messi has strained his right calf and will not travel to the United States for two preseason games.
Maguire becomes most expensive defender with move to United
Manchester, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — Manchester United has made Harry Maguire the world's most expensive defender after signing him from Leicester for around $100 million.
Community Shield: Man City beats Liverpool on penalties
London, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — After completing a clean sweep of domestic trophies last season, Manchester City opened the new campaign by lifting the Community Shield following a shootout victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
AC Milan signs Algeria midfielder Bennacer from Empoli
Milan, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — AC Milan has signed Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.
US women open victory tour, Ellis farewell, beat Ireland 3-0
Pasadena, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino took time out of his vacation to drop by the Rose Bowl for a celebration of the newest women's World Cup champions.
Lewandowski questions Bayern's transfer policy after defeat
Dortmund, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is calling on the club to make high-profile signings that can have an immediate impact rather than players with potential.
Law, Reed, Mawae, Bowlen, Brandt, Robinson, Bailey in hall
Canton, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — What a defensive backfield in gold jackets: Ed Reed , Ty Law and Champ Bailey.
Sancho leads Dortmund to German Supercup win over Bayern
Dortmund, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — Jadon Sancho starred as Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 2-0 in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.