Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year’s Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.… Continue Reading »
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Ancelotti on Madrid exit, Brazil deal: ‘No drama’
Carlo Ancelotti said there’s “no need for drama” around his departure from Real Madrid, insisting he remains “totally focused” but admitting the team might need “fresh impetus” after confirming that he’ll leave to take charge of Brazil.… Continue Reading »
Ex-Marshall star helps Sevilla in relegation battle
Álvaro García Pascual, who last year was playing college soccer in the United States, gave Sevilla a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas and moved the traditional Spanish club on the verge of escaping relegation in the Spanish league on Tuesday.… Continue Reading »
USMNT to face Korea, Japan in Sept. friendlies
The U.S. men’s national team will take on South Korea and Japan in a pair of friendlies in September, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday.… Continue Reading »
Reports: Forest’s Awoniyi placed in induced coma
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing “urgent” surgery on an abdominal injury, according to multiple reports.… Continue Reading »
Sun exploring new investment, possible sale, relo
Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti said Tuesday that the team’s ownership group is “exploring all options to strategically invest in the team,” including a potential sale.… Continue Reading »
Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe HOF-eligible as MLB lifts ban
The all-time hit king and Jackson — both longtime baseball pariahs stained by gambling, seen by MLB as the game’s mortal sin — are now presumably eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.… Continue Reading »
Dodgers’ Kershaw set for season debut in Year 18
Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut Saturday against the Angels and in the process will tie Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most years with the Dodgers franchise.… Continue Reading »
Granlund nets 3 for Stars, but ‘job is not done’
Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round, giving the Stars a 3-1 series advantage.… Continue Reading »
SGA, OKC outduel Nuggets late in rollercoaster G5
Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31 points, the Thunder overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver’s Nikola Jokic to go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series.… Continue Reading »