Soccer

Social worker imprisoned nearly 4 years for mediation attempts at Hong Kong protests

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong social worker was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison Wednesday on a charge of riot for her role in the 2019 anti-government movement , in a case that signals the authorities' stern approach to protest-rela

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Tigres beat LA Galaxy and is first team to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup semis

MONTERREY, México (AP) — Nicolas Ibañez and Uriel Antuna scored two goals in two minutes early in the first half and the UANL Tigres defeated the LA Galaxy 3-2 on Tuesday to become the first team to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.

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A doctor testifies that Maradona should have been admitted to a clinic instead of being sent home

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona's ex-wife and a doctor testified Tuesday at the trial of seven medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of the soccer great, questioning the decision to take him home following surgery in

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$AC Milan defender Kyle Walker undergoes surgery after fracturing elbow$

AC Milan defender Kyle Walker undergoes surgery after fracturing elbow

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan defender Kyle Walker underwent an operation Tuesday after fracturing his elbow during training. It is not known how long Walker will be sidelined for but there are only seven rounds remaining in Serie A.

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Birmingham clinches promotion to second division and Tom Brady says team 'not done yet'

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Birmingham, the English soccer club which counts NFL great Tom Brady as a minority shareholder, secured promotion back to the second-tier Championship on Tuesday.

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Bend it like Declan: Rice curls home two free kicks as Arsenal beats Real Madrid 3-0 in CL quarters

LONDON (AP) — Declan Rice put Arsenal on the brink of reaching the Champions League semifinals by curling home two free kicks that Real Madrid’s most famous “galacticos” would have been proud of.

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Kane misses, Frattesi scores as Inter beats Bayern 2-1 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

MUNICH (AP) — Inter Milan’s treble chances are still very much on after it won 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals Tuesday to inflict the German team's first home defeat in the competition in almost exactly fou

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After stellar playing career, Beitashour happy to be back with Toronto FC as a coach

TORONTO — As a player, Steven Beitashour lifted trophies with Toronto FC. Now an assistant coach, he hopes to help bring the ailing MLS franchise back to its glory years.

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Composure key for Whitecaps as they face Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal

VANCOUVER — Defender Ranko Veselinovic says the Vancouver Whitecaps must stay composed and not be intimidated by a loud hometown crowd, or any antics on the field, when they face Mexican powerhouse Pumas UNAM in Wednesday’s quarterfinals of the CONCA

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Luis Enrique dismisses talk of PSG being the favorite against Aston Villa in Champions League

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique shrugged off talk of his team being the favorite against Aston Villa ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal match Wednesday.

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