Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win

If Lyon is to add to its record eight Women's Champions League titles, stunning goals like that scored by 21-year-old forward Melchie Dumornay on Wednesday will help. Dumornay's 45-yard (meter) chipped shot from the center circle to beat Roma goalkeeper Camelia Ceasar was the...

Serie A team Roma has fired Ivan Juric to mark its second coaching change this season

ROME (AP) — Serie A team Roma has fired Ivan Juric to mark its second coaching change this season.

Messi back in Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi will return to Argentina's national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia. The 37-year-old star had missed recent matches because of an ankle injury. Coach Lionel Scaloni...

Everton reaches agreement with Texas-based Friedkin Group over purchase of the Premier League club

Everton's long-running takeover saga could soon be over after the struggling Premier League team reached an agreement Monday with the Texas-based Friedkin Group over the purchase of the club. “We look forward to providing stability to the club, and sharing our vision for its...

Injured Messi out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on Sept. 5 and Colombia five days later. Messi...