Phillies' Bryce Harper does soccer slide after homer in win over Mets in London. 'I love the moment'

LONDON (AP) — Bryce Harper loves “the moment,” so after a big home run he went for a dramatic statement that connected with both baseball fans and soccer supporters. The Phillies slugger celebrated with a soccer-style knee slide by the Philadelphia dugout at London Stadium,...

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through

LONDON (AP) — Storied Premier League club Everton faces an uncertain future after a proposed takeover by American investment firm 777 Partners collapsed on Saturday. The Miami-based private investment firm reached a deal in September to buy out Everton’s majority shareholder,...

Red Bull adds to soccer portfolio by buying minority stake in English club Leeds

LEEDS, England (AP) — Red Bull has bought a minority stake in English soccer club Leeds in a deal that will also see the energy drink company become the team's shirt sponsor next season. The club announced on Thursday a “multi-year agreement” with Red Bull, whose other soccer...

All change! Premier League undergoes postseason managerial upheaval with Maresca set for Chelsea

Liverpool has already made the change. Chelsea is closing in on its new guy. Manchester United has yet to decide whether to stick or twist. There is unprecedented managerial upheaval in the English Premier League at the moment, with five of the top 11 teams potentially having new...

Southampton back in the Premier League after winning playoff final, the richest game in world soccer

LONDON (AP) — Southampton secured an immediate return to the Premier League on Sunday by beating Leeds 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in the Championship playoff final, the richest one-off match in world soccer. An uplift of 140 million pounds ($180 million) in future earnings from...

Southampton promoted to the Premier League after beating Leeds 1-0 in Championship playoff final

Leeds and Southampton seek immediate return to Premier League in soccer's richest one-off game

One club has a U.S. ownership group that contains a couple of major-winning golfers. The other is run by a Serbian media mogul. Both are seeking a return to the Premier League after just one season away. The Championship playoff final between Leeds and...

Mauricio Pochettino out as Chelsea manager after one season with Premier League club

ESPN reaches 4-year extension to carry England's FA Cup in the U.S.

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN will carry England's FA Cup in the U.S. through 2028 after reaching a four-year extension with England's Football Association. The announcement was made Tuesday morning. ESPN has carried the tournament since 2018. The deal includes 79...

Man United's Rashford left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad after disappointing season

BURTON, Englan (AP) — Marcus Rashford was left out of England’s provisional squad for the European Championship on Tuesday. The Manchester United striker has paid the price for a disappointing season at club level and failed to make cut for Gareth Southgate’s initial 33-man...