football
Revamped Atlético betting teen João Félix is the real deal
Barcelona, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — After undergoing the most thorough offseason overhaul of his squad since taking over Atlético Madrid eight years ago, coach Diego Simeone will look to a teenager to keep his team fighting for titles.
Sam Kerr focused on leading Red Stars to NWSL title
Bridgeview, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Sam Kerr sat down on a metal bench after taking a few extra shots after practice. Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames poked fun at her competitive streak, and Kerr just laughed it off.
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani getting ready for home match against April 25 SC in knock-out phase
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) – Dhaka Abahani Limited are getting ready for their home match of knockout phase of the AFC Cup against April 25 Sports Club (4.25 SC) of North Korea at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on August 21.
Ronaldo lawyers want lawsuit to go to private arbitration
Las Vegas, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers want to push a Nevada woman's lawsuit accusing the soccer star of raping her in 2009 out of a U.S. court and into closed-door arbitration.
Calm and in control, Frappart blazes trail for female refs
Istanbul, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — In the highest-profile men's game yet for a female referee, Stéphanie Frappart made it look like any other.
Liverpool beats Chelsea on penalties to lift Super Cup
Istanbul , Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Adrian may never play more than a smattering of games for Liverpool, but he'll be remembered for his "crazy week."
Talks between women's team, US Soccer end without resolution
Aug 15 (AP/UNB) - Players for the World Cup champion women's national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over.
Akindele goal lifts Orlando City past Sporting KC 1-0
Orlando, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Tesho Akindele scored his team-leading ninth goal in the 21st minute and Orlando City beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Soccer star Sala exposed to harmful carbon monoxide in plane
London, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala and his pilot were exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide before their small plane crashed in the English Channel, killing them both, British accident investigators said Wednesday.
Ajax escapes early Champions League exit against PAOK
Amsterdam, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Last season's Champions League semifinalist Ajax came close to crashing out in qualifying Tuesday, coming from behind to beat PAOK Thessaloniki 5-4 on aggregate.