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FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 filer, Scotland's Scott McTominay shoots a penalty shot during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Scotland and Israel, at the Hampden stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
EURO 2020: Scotland's coming home to end 23-year wait

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 01, 2021 07:02 AM EDT

A Manchester City supporter holds up a replica of the English Premier League trophy as he celebrates outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after his team clinched the title. City took the title after crosstown rivals Manchester United lost at home to Leicester City. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Man City's dominance cemented by 3rd EPL title in 4 seasons

By Rob Harris May. 11, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Rachel Blackmore poses with The Ruby Walsh Trophy for top jockey during day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham, England, Friday March 19, 2021. (Tim Goode/PA via AP)
Blackmore bids to be 1st female jockey to win Grand National

By Steve Douglas Apr. 09, 2021 07:07 AM EDT

Manchester United players celebrate after Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored his side's opening goal during the Europa League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Manchester United and AC Milan at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Man U worries soothed by new sponsor, certainty in Solskjaer

By Rob Harris Mar. 19, 2021 09:25 AM EDT

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester Utd and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday,Dec. 29, 2020. (Michael Regan, Pool via AP)
Ferguson encouraged Man United's Rashford to take on UK govt

Jan. 14, 2021 04:22 PM EST

Southampton's San Nlundulu, left, and Liverpool's Fabinho battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Steele,Pool)
Fabinho: Resurgent United not Liverpool's only title rival

Jan. 12, 2021 06:24 PM EST

Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Manchester misery: Worst starts since 2014 for City, United

By Rob Harris Oct. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, Porto's Alex Telles controls the ball during the Europa League group G soccer match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal. Manchester United bolstered its defensive options by signing left back Alex Telles on the final day of the summer transfer window in the wake of a 6-1 loss to Tottenham. United already agreed to a deal with Porto ahead of Sunday's humiliation but it was completed on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at a cost of 15 million euros ($18 million) plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)
Man United signs Cavani, Arsenal adds Partey on deadline day

By Rob Harris Oct. 05, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

Manchester United's goalkeeper David de Gea, left, celebrates with Manchester United's Victor Lindelof at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Manchester United at the King Power Stadium, in Leicester, England, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Fernandes caps Man U revival with CL spot, denying Leicester

By Rob Harris Jul. 26, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2012, file photo, Liverpool owners John Henry, right, and Tom Werner speak before their side's English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England. Liverpool won its first league title since 1990, clinching Thursday, June, 25, 2020. Because of the pandemic, Henry and Werner, who headed the group that bought the team in 2010, watched on television from the U.S. (AP Photo/Tim Hales, File)
Shouting distance: Henry, Werner cheer Liverpool title

By Ronald Blum Jun. 26, 2020 02:49 AM EDT

Liverpool supporters celebrate as they gather outside of Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Thursday, June 25, 2020 after Liverpool clinched the English Premier League title. Liverpool took the title after Manchester City failed to beat Chelsea on Wednesday evening. (AP photo/Jon Super)
Kop joy: Liverpool fans flood Anfield, 1st title in 30 years

By Rob Harris Jun. 25, 2020 05:14 PM EDT