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Boxer Thomas Essomba trains at Steel City Gym in Sheffield, England, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2021. Cameroonian boxer Thomas Essomba, was one of seven people who defected at London 2012. Nine years on, he talks to AP about what it’s been like to live with that decision. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
9 years on, Cameroon Olympic boxer talks of defection to UK

By Sylvia Hui And Tristan Werkmeister Aug. 06, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Sheffield United's John Fleck warms up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Saturday, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Powell, Pool)
Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC 5/8/2021

Jun. 01, 2021 07:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 file photo, Darren Moore looks on during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match between West Ham United and Doncaster Rovers at the London Stadium in London. Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore says he has developed pneumonia and blood clots on his lungs following a recent coronavirus infection. The 46-year-old Moore returned from the requisite COVID-19 isolation period on Monday, April 12 but felt discomfort the next night following the Owls’ 2-0 loss to Swansea. (AP Photo/Ian Walton, file)
Sheffield Wednesday manager has pneumonia post-COVID-19

Apr. 16, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

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

Liverpool fans applaud during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Spurs beat Arsenal to stay top, fans return to Anfield

Dec. 06, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss, right, celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the English League Cup soccer match between Sheffield United and Wolves at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Wolves beats Sheffield Utd 2-0 in EPL thanks to early goals

Sep. 14, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

Tottenham's Son Heung-min, left, duels for the ball with Everton's Seamus Coleman during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Monday, July 6, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Mourinho delighted by Lloris-Son clash during Tottenham win

By Rob Harris Jul. 06, 2020 06:07 PM EDT

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson leave the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, June 21, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Faltering restart for Liverpool title charge after shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 21, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

Players kneel prior to the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The English Premier League resumes Wednesday after its three-month suspension because of the coronavirus outbreak. (Paul Ellis/Pool via AP)
EPL resumes with powerful anti-racism message, tech glitch

Jun. 17, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

Workers block the view of the entrance, at Villa Park stadium, a day ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, as the league resumes play after a 100-day pandemic-enforced shutdown, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

By Rob Harris Jun. 17, 2020 12:35 AM EDT