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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold kicks the ball during an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Newcastle; Real Madrid at Elche

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Players in the torrential rain during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, Pool)
Coronavirus cases at Man City see game at Everton called off

Dec. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games

Dec. 28, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Arsenal players react after a goal from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, not pictured, during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, London, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 11:15 AM EST

Newcastle's Ciaran Clark, left, Newcastle's Isaac Hayden, right, and Brentford's Marcus Forss challenge for the ball during the EFL Cup soccer match between Brentford and Newcastle United at Brentford Community Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
Cup loss sees Newcastle facing up to another bleak season

By Steve Douglas Dec. 23, 2020 07:32 AM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Newcastle's head coach Steve Bruce gestures as he talks with his players following the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park Stadium, London, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via AP)
Newcastle's EPL game at Villa postponed over virus cases

Dec. 01, 2020 05:41 AM EST

Everton's James Rodriguez, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Jan Kruger/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool playing catchup in derby vs Everton

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

A worker removes tables from outside the Beehive Inn, as temporary restrictions announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to help curb the spread of coronavirus have come into effect from 6pm, in Edinburgh, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Northern England mayors slam UK government's support package

By Pan Pylas Oct. 10, 2020 09:35 AM EDT

West ham United assistant manager Alan Irvine, left, looks out during the English League Cup soccer match between West Ham and Hull City at the London Stadium in London, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
West Ham's work-from-home coach still calling the shots

By Steve Douglas Sep. 29, 2020 08:54 AM EDT

West Ham's Sebastien Haller, second right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium, London, England, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Justin Setterfield/Pool via AP)
West Ham beats Wolves 4-0 for first points of EPL season

Sep. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

Italy's Renato Paratore during day four of the British Masters golf tournament at Close House Golf Club, Newcastle, England, Saturday July 25, 2020. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Paratore wins British Masters for 2nd European Tour title

Jul. 25, 2020 12:35 PM EDT

Lee Westwood during the practice day at Close House Golf Club, Newcastle, England, Tuesday July 21, 2020. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
European Tour resumes in earnest with British Masters

By Steve Douglas Jul. 21, 2020 11:51 AM EDT

West Ham's Andriy Yarmolenko, right shoots and scores this sides third goal past Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Chelsea at the London Stadium stadium in London, Wednesday July 1, 2020. West Ham won the match 3-2. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Chelsea, Leicester losses open up Champions League chase

By Rob Harris Jul. 01, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Newcastle at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. (Glynn Kirk/Pool via AP)
Newcastle beats Bournemouth 4-1 in Premier League

Jul. 01, 2020 03:41 PM EDT

EasyJet may close 3 UK bases as it slashes staff

By Danica Kirka Jun. 30, 2020 11:39 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — Budget carrier easyJet may close bases at Stansted, Southend and Newcastle airports in England as it consulted with unions on steps to stay...

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

Update on the latest sports

Jun. 21, 2020 01:32 PM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB Balk in baseball coronavirus talks as negotiations drag on NEW YORK (AP) — An email from Major...

4,465 pigeons belonging to members of the Barnsley Federation of Racing Pigeons are released at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England as pigeon racing is the first 'spectator' sport to return following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, Monday June 1, 2020. (Jacob King/PA via AP)
Competitive sports resume in England after 75-day shutdown

By Steve Douglas Jun. 01, 2020 07:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo taken on March 11, 2020, Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England. The Premier League trophy should have been in Liverpool’s hands by now. This week should have featured a victory parade through the streets of Liverpool. But the wait to end the 30-year title drought goes on. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Police want Liverpool's title decider in neutral stadium

By Rob Harris May. 29, 2020 09:27 AM EDT