Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo takes family to Lapland for Christmas vacation

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo said it was “just a little cold” as he posed bare-chested in the snow before taking an icy dip in a pool during a Christmas vacation in Finland’s Lapland region. The 39-year-old Portuguese international traveled with partner Georgina Rodriguez and...

Liverpool routs Spurs 6-3 to take 4-point lead into Christmas in Premier League. Man United humbled

Liverpool heads into Christmas with a four-point lead, a game in hand and as the overwhelming title favorite in the Premier League on the back of a wild 6-3 win at Tottenham on Sunday. As for Manchester United and its new manager Ruben Amorim, they stumble into the festive period in...

Man City crisis deepens after another loss and Arsenal closes gap on Liverpool

Manchester City’s stunning slump deepened after losing to Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending champion to a ninth defeat in 12 games in a season that is unravelling. Pep...

Soccer's top players have had enough, as FIFA's new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. The Manchester City and Spain midfielder had been one of the most...

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031

GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament....

FIFA signs Netflix to U.S. broadcast deal for 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil

European soccer leagues reject latest proposal for new breakaway competition

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The organization that represents European soccer leagues on Thursday rejected latest proposals for a breakaway super league. Detailed plans for a new rival to the Champions League — the Unify League — were released this week by Madrid-based A22 Sports...

US women's team star Trinity Rodman says her relationship with father Dennis Rodman is strained

U.S. women's team forward Trinity Rodman has opened up about her strained relationship with father, Dennis Rodman, saying he is largely absent from her life. “He’s not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else,” Trinity Rodman told host Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast....

Friedkin Group completes purchase of Everton and becomes 10th US owner in Premier League

Half of the Premier League is under majority American ownership after Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its 98.8% purchase of Everton on Thursday. The takeover ended Farhad Moshiri's turbulent eight-year tenure at the storied English club, which joins the Friedkins' wide-ranging...

Saudi Arabia to play in 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cups

MIAMI (AP) — Saudi Arabia was announced Thursday as an invited guest for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2025 and 2027, eight days after it was selected to host the 2034 World Cup. The 16-nation Gold Cup, soccer's championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean, will be played...