Euro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany

The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, kicked off on June 14 when host Germany defeated Scotland 5-1 in Munich. Here's what to know about the monthlong tournament: Where are the games being played? The tournament is being held in Germany, with matches in 10...

Euro 2024 won't feature Europe's top striker. Who else is missing?

Goalkeepers and defenders: Exhale. The most feared striker in Europe won’t be playing at the European Championship. That’s because Erling Haaland’s Norway didn’t qualify. Haaland’s goal-scoring statistics with both club and country are...

Another surprise? Europe’s biggest soccer show to begin in Germany and as usual it’s unpredictable

A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is wide open. That’s without mentioning three-time winner Spain. The unpredictability of...

Bond between Celtics' Joe Mazzulla and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola's on display at NBA Finals

Joe Mazzulla watches as many Manchester City matches as he can, and there's a clear symmetry there between that English soccer powerhouse and his Boston Celtics. They had games on the same date 10 times during the Celtics' regular season. When Man City prevailed, Mazzulla was...

Foden, Wirtz and Yamal among the players who could light up Euro 2024

The Associated Press takes a look at some of the players expected to light up the European Championship in Germany which kicks off on June 14. PHIL FODEN (ENGLAND) Nurtured with care by Pep Guardiola, Foden has taken some time to break through to world-class level....

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...

Ten Hag defiant on his future after Man United stuns Man City in the FA Cup final

LONDON (AP) — If this was Erik ten Hag’s final game in charge of Manchester United, it was a sensational way to go out. Against the backdrop of intense speculation that he is about to be fired, Ten Hag and United stunned defending champion Manchester City 2-1 to lift the FA Cup...

Manchester United has won the FA Cup after stunning Manchester City in the final

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...