Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies

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TOKYO — Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. ...

Ireland basketball CEO steps down after post about Sterling

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DUBLIN — Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down as chief executive of Ireland’s basketball federation after his offensive social media post about England soccer player...

Madrid boss criticizes Ronaldo, Mourinho in leaked audios

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MADRID — A new round of leaked audio recordings published by Spanish media on Wednesday revealed Real Madrid's president privately criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo and...

Casey Stoney hired as coach of San Diego NWSL team

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SAN DIEGO — Casey Stoney, who has led Manchester United in the Women's Super League for three seasons, has been hired as the new...

UEFA to investigate England fan violence at Euro 2020 final

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NYON, Switzerland — UEFA asked an investigator on Tuesday to study violence by England fans at the European Championship final including at least hundreds...

Mural in soccer star’s hometown becomes anti-racism symbol

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LONDON — Through the pens and pencils of children, England is fighting back against racism. ...

Mewis sisters set to share field in Tokyo, hope to win gold

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There was a time when Kristie Mewis realized her soccer career wasn't quite headed in the direction she hoped. ...

American goalkeeper Horvath signs with Nottingham Forest

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American goalkeeper Ethan Horvath agreed Tuesday to a three-year contract with Nottingham Forest of the second-tier English League Championship. ...

Atlético signs Argentina midfielder De Paul from Udinese

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MADRID — Spanish league champion Atlético Madrid signed Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese on Monday. ...

Greece: Friendly with Galatasaray canceled over testing spat

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ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities late Monday said players and coaches from Turkish club Galatasaray were denied entry into the country after refusing to...