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By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14 1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament. 1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

Vladislav Larin of the Russian Olympic Committee, left, reacts as the referee signals his win for a gold medal for taekwondo men's 80kg match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Olympics Latest: Germany wins another equestrian gold

Jul. 26, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

France coach Ripoll names 11 new players in Olympic squad

Jul. 02, 2021 10:44 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Sylvain Ripoll named 11 new players in France's Olympic soccer squad on Friday after resistance from several clubs to the coach's initial...

Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa, right, celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Venezuela with teammate Neymar during a Copa America soccer match at the National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 15, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

Brazil's Lucas Paqueta, center, celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Paraguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Firmino out and Paquetá in for Brazil's Copa America opener

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 12, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Players of Brazil celebrate their side's opening goal scored by teammate Neymar during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Paraguay at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 12:30 AM EDT

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty

By Anne M. Peterson May. 27, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - Leicester's Timothy Castagne, left, and West Bromwich Albion's Kieran Gibbs vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich and Leicester City at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The newcomers joining Major League Soccer for the 2021 season lack some of the panache of previous years. In terms of recognizable names, Inter Miami may have landed the biggest by nabbing England left back Kieran Gibbs from West Bromwich Albion. (Tim Keeton/Pool via AP, File)
Defending champ Columbus, Philadelphia again tops in East

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

Bayern's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Union Berlin at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, April 10, 2021.(Sven Hoppe/Pool via AP)
Bayern preparations for PSG hit by injuries, speculation

By Ciarán Fahey Apr. 12, 2021 08:59 AM EDT

Red Star's Milan Pavkov scores his side's second goal during the Europa League round of 32 first leg soccer match between Red Star and AC Milan at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling 2nd right, scores his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Alisson gifts leader Man City win at fading champ Liverpool

By Rob Harris Feb. 07, 2021 06:31 PM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with team mates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group H soccer match between Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Champions League: Real Madrid, Man United look to advance

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Leicester's James Maddison hugs teammate Jamie Vardy, right, after he scored their side's third goal during the Europa League group G soccer match between SC Braga and Leicester City at the Municipal stadium in Braga, Portugal, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Arsenal, Leicester, Hoffenheim advance in Europa League

By Karel Janicek Nov. 26, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Italy's Vincenzo Grifo, front left, celebrates scoring the third goal of the game during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Estonia, at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
Ronaldo scores in round of friendlies affected by virus

By Tales Azzoni Nov. 11, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal, during the Serie A soccer match between Spezia and Juventus, at the Dino Manuzzi Stadium in Cesena, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo returns to Champions League after virus

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

By Karel Janicek Oct. 22, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring from the penalty point the opening goal during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Chile at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (Raul Martinez/Pool via AP)
Argentina, Uruguay win in long-awaited World Cup qualifiers

By Mauricio Savarese Oct. 08, 2020 11:40 PM EDT

Tottenham's Erik Lamela, right, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammate Serge Aurier during the English League Cup fourth round soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.(Matt Dunham/Pool via AP)
Mourinho gets better of Lampard as Spurs beat Chelsea in Cup

By Rob Harris Sep. 29, 2020 07:39 PM EDT

Everton's James Rodriguez, front, duels for the ball with Tottenham's Dele Alli during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (Cath Ivill/Pool via AP)
Calvert-Lewin nets, James shines as Everton beats Tottenham

By Rob Harris Sep. 13, 2020 05:32 PM EDT