USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly
Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutesUS midfield and defensive lapses exposed by SpainYohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls shortIn less than a year’s time, the United States and Spain will almost certainly arrive in Brazil as the top…
Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies aged 86
Hall of Famer led 1985 Bears to Super Bowl titleCoach was known for tough, gruff demeanorThe Super Bowl Shuffle to SNL: a life in picturesMike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died at 86, his family announced…
Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run
Confederation president clarifies his intentions to staffCanadian was eyed as potential rival to Gianni InfantinoVictor Montagliani has told Concacaf staff he intends to stand for re-election as the confederation’s presidentnext year, which will rule him…
Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery | Marcela Mora y Araujo
Jorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week“What Argentina is doing in this World Cup is of a sacred order,” Brazilian writer Milly Lacombe posted…
Jonathan Taylor’s double earns Colts win against Commanders in London
Indianapolis 30-13 WashingtonTreylon Burks scores 47-yard TD for Washington“Welcome to the NFL’s home away from home,” was the rallying cry from former running back and current in-stadium hype man Ronde Barber before the league’s 19th year holidaying in…
49ers owner Jed York suspended, fined $500K after prostitution sting arrest
NFL announces violation of personal conduct policyYork pleaded no contest after arrest at Ohio trailer parkThe NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games Friday after his arrest earlier this year in a prostitution sting in Ohio.The…
NFL roundup: Ravens grab last-gasp win over Cowboys in Rio; Commanders stun Seahawks
Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in PittsburghDrake Maye’s turnover woes continue for PatsLamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and alertly called a timeout with one second left, setting up Tyler Loop’s 56-yard field goal to cap a…
‘Refusing to meet Trump was an easy no’: Colin Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, racism, and why he’s still ready to play
Ten years ago, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem. He was accused of disrespecting the flag, the game, and America. In a rare interview, he talks about inspiring a global gesture of civil rightsColin Kaepernick…