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A Spanish court rejects appeal to reopen the investigation into tycoon John McAfee's jail cell death
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Spanish court has turned down an appeal to reopen the investigation into the 2021 death of British-American tycoon John McAfee, the creator of McAfee antivirus software, who was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona as he awaited extradition to America. ...
Spanish police raid soccer federation as part of probe into Barcelona's payments to referee official
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police raided the offices of the country's soccer federation on Thursday as part of an investigation into the payment of millions of dollars over several years by Barcelona to a former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee. The Guardia...
Spain charges pop singer Shakira with tax evasion for a second time and demands more than $7 million
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, authorities said Tuesday, in Spain’s latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer. Shakira is alleged to have used...
American Magic seeks to regain its sea legs in America's Cup preliminary regatta
The shock of being the first team eliminated from the last America's Cup has been motivating for the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic. American Magic was the second challenger to begin training in Barcelona for the 37th America's Cup; bought two AC40s, the half-size version of...
Alex Palou wins Portland for early clinch of IndyCar championship. Spaniard has 2 titles in 3 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chip Ganassi stopped Alex Palou before Sunday's race at Portland International Raceway and encouraged his driver to use the race to close out the IndyCar championship. Palou told the boss he planned to do it with a walk-off win. And he...
Building on Barcelona's success, Spain is playing its first Women's World Cup final against England
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — If those precise passes that untangle defenses and the attacks coming from all angles by first-time Women’s World Cup finalist Spain look familiar, there is good reason. The Spanish squad is built on a core of Barcelona players who have triumphed with...
Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami and says he's happy with his choice
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fans line up outside Inter Miami's practice facility to watch Lionel Messi's car drive away after training sessions. Players from opposing teams wait after matches to get his signature or just a simple handshake. His No. 10 jersey is everywhere in South Florida. ...
Report: PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain soccer superstar Neymar has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. France's leading sports daily L'Equipe said on its website Sunday that the PSG and Brazil forward will receive a total of 160 million euros ($175...
PSG coach Enrique hopes Mbappé will stay but won't comment on Neymar's future
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique still hopes Kylian Mbappé will stay at the club despite an ongoing transfer standoff, but wouldn’t comment on Neymar’s future as the Brazil forward moves closer to a possible departure. Neither Mbappé nor Neymar took part in...
Police arrest pair for 8.5 million-euro theft of jewelry and cash from Barcelona airport passengers
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police in northeastern Spain said Friday they arrested two men who allegedly stole carry-on luggage containing some 8.5 million euros ($9 million) worth of jewelry and cash from departing passengers at Barcelona’s airport. The media office of Catalonia's...
