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Belgium fans on the stands shade themselves from the sun while waiting for the start of the Women Euro 2022 group D soccer match between Italy and Belgium at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, July 18, 2022. Britain's weather agency has issued its first-ever "red warning" of extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday. Temperature in Manchester reached 35 C, 95 F, on Monday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Manchester City vs Everton FC 2/26/2022

Feb. 27, 2022 01:04 AM EST

British Olympic great Jason Kenny retires from cycling

Feb. 23, 2022 07:02 PM EST
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British cyclist Jason Kenny, the country’s most decorated Olympian, has retired from racing and taken up a role as sprint coach for...

Manchester City's Jack Grealish, centre right, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Chelsea FC vs Manchester City 1/15/2022

Feb. 03, 2022 04:52 AM EST

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon receives her second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, administered by staff nurse Susan Inglis, at the NHS Louisa Jordan vaccine centre in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday June 21, 2021. (Jeff J Mitchell/Pool via AP)

Scottish leader, Manchester mayor spar over virus travel ban

By Pan Pylas Jun. 21, 2021 08:24 AM EDT

Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum, left, and Georgia's Giorgi Aburjania vie for the ball during the friendly soccer match between The Netherlands and Georgia, in the run-up to the Euro2020 soccer tournament, in Enschede, eastern Netherlands, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 13, 2021 07:32 AM EDT

Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side's opening 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)

Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil's Copa America squad

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Manchester school district says masks optional in classrooms

Jun. 08, 2021 08:26 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The public school district in New Hampshire's largest city is requiring masks for students and staff only for moving around in a building....

Masks part of decision for early release of students in heat

Jun. 07, 2021 08:54 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The mask policy played a part in the decision by at least one New Hampshire school district to release students early Monday because of 90...

FILE - In thisWednesday March 31, 2021 filer, England's manager Gareth Southgate signals during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley Stadium in London, England. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship? (Andy Rain/Pool via AP, File)

New Hampshire Senate passes $13.5 billion budget

By Holly Ramer Jun. 03, 2021 06:37 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican-led New Hampshire Senate approved a $13.5 billion two-year state budget Thursday after rejecting attempts by Democrats to...

Court to rehear challenge to in-person legislative sessions

By Kathy Mccormack Jun. 02, 2021 10:55 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal appeals court says it will rehear the case involving a challenge to holding in-person legislative sessions without a remote...

FILE - In this Thursday March 25, 2021 file photo, England's Phil Foden attempts to control the ball during the World Cup 2022 group I qualifying soccer match between England and San Marino at Wembley stadium in London. Exciting talents like Phil Foden, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres are among a host of young players set to play their first major international tournaments at Euro 2020. UEFA has expanded squads from 23 players to 26 and that could encourage coaches to take a chance on more up-and-comers.(Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP, File)

EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

By James Ellingworth Jun. 02, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

More virtual job fairs scheduled, technical issues arise

Jun. 01, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new round of virtual job fairs has been scheduled by the state of New Hampshire, although some people reported technical difficulties...