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Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England (AP) — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

EPL calls off game, calls captains to order end to hugging

The coronavirus outbreak at Aston Villa has led to the postponement of another game as the Premier League holds talks with captains and managers of clubs to urge compliance with enhanced regulations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spurs held for 24 minutes by 8th-tier Marine before winning

CROSBY, England (AP) — Marine's part-time players had been holding off Tottenham for 20 minutes when apprentice plumber Neil Kengni spotted his chance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spurs held for 24 minutes by 8th-tier Marine before winning

CROSBY, England (AP) — Marine's part-time players had been holding off Tottenham for 20 minutes when apprentice plumber Neil Kengni spotted his chance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spurs take 24 minutes to score but beat 8th-tier side 5-0

CROSBY, England (AP) — Marine's part-time players had been holding off Tottenham for 20 minutes when apprentice plumber Neil Kengni spotted his chance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup

Straining to reach the high notes of an Adele ballad, Chorley's footballers have become the part-timers heard around the world as an incredible run in the FA Cup continues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup

Straining to reach the high notes of an Adele ballad, Chorley's footballers have become the part-timers heard around the world as an incredible run in the FA Cup continues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Inspired by Adele, 6th-tier Chorley beats Derby in FA Cup

A sixth-division team will be in the fourth round of the FA Cup after Chorley knocked out a Derby side filled with youngsters due to a coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FA Cup trip to unknown at 8th-tier club for Mourinho, Spurs

A bar transformed into a makeshift changing room.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL to punish virus rule breaches; 10 Villa players positive

The English Premier League warned clubs on Friday that disciplinary action will be taken over breaches of coronavirus rules amid a sharp rise in cases, including 10 Aston Villa players being forced into isolation after testing positive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FA Cup trip to unknown at 8th-tier club for Mourinho, Spurs

A bar transformed into a makeshift changing room.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL to punish virus rule breaches; 10 Villa players positive

The English Premier League warned clubs on Friday that disciplinary action will be taken over breaches of coronavirus rules amid a sharp rise in cases, including 10 Aston Villa players being forced into isolation after testing positive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Amnesty critical of FIFA leader starring in Saudi PR video

Human rights activists are denouncing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's starring turn in a promotional video for the Saudi Arabian government in which he claims the kingdom has made important changes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

English FA concluded Cavani not racist while banning striker

The English Football Association panel banned Edinson Cavani for three matches despite accepting the Manchester United striker was not racist and had not known his language was offensive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spurs beat Brentford, but will wait 110 days for cup final

LONDON (AP) — Jose Mourinho reached his first final as Tottenham manager after Son Heung-min and Moussa Sissoko clinched a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the League Cup on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Spurs beat Brentford, but will wait 110 days for cup final

LONDON (AP) — Jose Mourinho reached his first final as Tottenham manager after Son Heung-min and Moussa Sissoko clinched a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the League Cup on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Messages to betting pals led to Trippier's soccer ban

LONDON (AP) — As Kieran Trippier was trying to secure a move from Tottenham, the England defender was sending messages on WhatsApp to keep friends updated with the progress of the transfer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Messages to betting pals that led to Trippier's soccer ban

LONDON (AP) — As Kieran Trippier was trying to secure a move from Tottenham, the England defender was sending messages on WhatsApp to keep friends updated with the progress of the transfer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guardiola rebukes Mendy but claims many break virus rules

LONDON (AP) — Three days after Manchester City's coronavirus outbreak forced the postponement of a match, defender Benjamin Mendy held a New Year's Eve party in breach of England's pandemic restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pressure on Lampard: City inflicts Chelsea's 4th loss in 6

LONDON (AP) — Even facing a Manchester City side depleted by the coronavirus, Frank Lampard couldn't prevent Chelsea slumping to a fourth loss in its past six games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man City surges to 3-1 win over Chelsea in Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City left Chelsea in disarray by sweeping to a 3-1 victory on Sunday with a ruthless attacking display that consigned Frank Lampard's team to a fourth loss in its past six Premier League games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man City's Mendy the latest EPL player to breach virus rules

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City expressed disappointment Sunday that defender Benjamin Mendy became the latest partying Premier League player to breach English coronavirus rules by hosting friends at his house on New Year’s Eve.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL roiled by lockdown party breaches, another postponement

LONDON (AP) — Just as the English Premier League grapples with a spike in coronavirus cases wiping out matches, an outlawed gathering involving four players from Tottenham and West Ham for a Christmas party has been exposed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL roiled by lockdown party breaches, another postponement

LONDON (AP) — Just as the English Premier League grapples with a spike in coronavirus cases wiping out matches, an outlawed gathering involving four players from Tottenham and West Ham for a Christmas party has been exposed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL woes deepen with lockdown party breach, another game off

LONDON (AP) — Just as the English Premier League grapples with a spike in coronavirus cases wiping out matches, an illegal gathering involving four players from Tottenham and West Ham for a Christmas party has been exposed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

4 EPL players breach lockdown with party; another game off

LONDON (AP) — Four Premier League players from Tottenham and West Ham broke English lockdown laws by gathering inside a house together over Christmas just after the government had tightened coronavirus restrictions in response to a new transmissible variant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: World football's uncertainties as pandemic rages

The disconcerting familiarity of games played in empty stadiums ushered in a new year which carried over the same uncertainties facing world football.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solskjaer joy as Man United opens 2021 level with Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In the chill of the Old Trafford night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched anxiously in stoppage time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man United beats Villa 2-1, level on points with Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scoring a penalty has become a very familiar sight for Manchester United. Being among the Premier League frontrunners has not been seen in recent years for the fallen giant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solskjaer joy as Man United opens 2021 level with Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In the chill of the Old Trafford night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched anxiously in stoppage time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man United beats Villa 2-1, level on points with Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scoring a penalty has become a very familiar sight for Manchester United. Being among the Premier League frontrunners has not been seen in recent years for the fallen giant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: World football's uncertainties as pandemic rages

The disconcerting familiarity of games played in empty stadiums ushered in a new year which carried over the same uncertainties facing world football.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

As transfer window opens, struggles of EPL summer signings

With the January transfer window opening, Premier League clubs have the chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. But the high expectations from new recruits aren't always reflected in their performances on the field — as the struggles of these high-profile summer signings show:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL postpones another game but doesn't want to pause season

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League made it clear it doesn't intend to suspend the competition despite being forced to call off a second game this week amid concerns across England about a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EPL postpones another game but doesn't want to pause season

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League made it clear it doesn't intend to suspend the competition despite being forced to call off a second game this week amid concerns across England about a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fulham virus outbreak sees 2nd EPL game postponed this week

LONDON (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak at Fulham forced a second Premier League match this week to be called off on Wednesday, only hours before the team was due to play across London at Tottenham.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New high in virus cases sees concerns grow in Premier League

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of cases reported across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Premier League reports highest weekly number of virus cases

The Premier League has reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in a single week as Britain grapples with a sharp rise in infections amid the spread of a more contagious variant of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Player jailed in match-fixing plot warns PL stars of dangers

LONDON (AP) — When Moses Swaibu stands in front of future Premier League players, warning of the dangers of becoming embroiled in match-fixing, he is speaking from experience.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Player jailed in match-fixing plot warns PL stars of dangers

LONDON (AP) — When Moses Swaibu stands in front of future Premier League players, warning of the dangers of becoming embroiled in match-fixing, he is speaking from experience.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: How Gazidis is leading the revival of AC Milan

So much has changed for Ivan Gazidis, swapping London for Milan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: How Gazidis is leading the revival of AC Milan

So much has changed for Ivan Gazidis, swapping London for Milan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

LONDON (AP) — It's like the clock has been wound back 35 years with Liverpool and Everton as the English league frontrunners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Salah double after being benched, Liverpool routs Palace 7-0

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Salah made sure he had the final say in Liverpool's 7-0 rout of Crystal Palace after being dropped from the starting lineup on Saturday, scoring twice after coming off the bench.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

LONDON (AP) — It's like the clock has been wound back 35 years with Liverpool and Everton as the English league frontrunners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Salah double after being benched, Liverpool routs Palace 7-0

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Salah made sure he had the final say in Liverpool's 7-0 rout of Crystal Palace after being dropped from the starting lineup on Saturday, scoring twice after coming off the bench.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus spike sees EPL games in London closed to fans again

LONDON (AP) — London's six Premier League clubs won't be allowed supporters at games again after the British capital was placed under the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions due to a spike in cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no goals: United, City draw Manchester derby 0-0

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Being shut out of the Manchester derby might not have seemed so bad for fans after all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Chelsea beaten by Everton; Manchester derby stalemate

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The People's Club welcomed back its fans and Chelsea felt the full force.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Chelsea beaten by Everton; Manchester derby stalemate

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The People's Club welcomed back its fans and Chelsea felt the full force.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no goals: United, City draw Manchester derby 0-0

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Being shut out of the Manchester derby might not have seemed so bad for fans after all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Extraordinary walk off highlights racism in European soccer

Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find European soccer remains infested with racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Extraordinary walk off highlights racism in European soccer

Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find European soccer remains infested with racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soccer players lay down 'marker' in fight against racism

Soccer players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find their sport remains infested with racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Players walking off 'lays down a marker' in racism fight

Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find soccer — their working environment — remains infected with racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Exclusive: Qatar to allow rainbow flags at 2022 World Cup

Rainbow flags will be allowed in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup after Qatar said it would comply with FIFA rules promoting tolerance and inclusion at matches despite the Arab country’s strict anti-LGBTQ laws.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Players walking off 'lays down a marker' in racism fight

Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find soccer — their working environment — remains infected with racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Exclusive: Qatar to allow rainbow flags at 2022 World Cup

Rainbow flags will be allowed in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup after Qatar said it would comply with FIFA rules promoting tolerance and inclusion at matches despite the Arab country’s strict anti-LGBTQ laws.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Qatar links into Euro World Cup qualifying for friendlies

Qatar will gain more match experience ahead of hosting the 2022 World Cup by effectively joining the qualifying group featuring European champion Portugal to play friendlies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Qatar in Euro World Cup qualifying for friendlies

Qatar will gain more match experience ahead of hosting the World Cup by effectively joining the qualifying group featuring European champion Portugal to play friendlies, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Italy has hard qualifying path after missing last World Cup

After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, Italy has been handed a challenging path to the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Italy has hard qualifying path after missing last World Cup

After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, Italy has been handed a challenging path to the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Qatar plans 'normal' World Cup after vaccines

Qatar is now planning for a "complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for the coronavirus, the tournament CEO told The Associated Press on Sunday ahead of the European qualifying draw.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Qatar plans 'normal' World Cup after vaccines

Qatar is now planning for a "complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for the coronavirus, the tournament CEO told The Associated Press on Sunday ahead of the European qualifying draw.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Welcome home': Premier League's soul is back as fans return

LONDON (AP) — Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Welcome home': Premier League's soul is back as fans return

LONDON (AP) — Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Welcome home': Fans finally return to Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shut out for 9 months, fans back at top-level English soccer

LONDON (AP) — Sitting apart but united in melody, Arsenal supporters restored a semblance of normality to an English stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shut out for 9 months, fans back at top-level English soccer

LONDON (AP) — Sitting apart but united in melody, Arsenal supporters restored a semblance of normality to an English stadium.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Solskjær's handling of Fred could cost United progress in CL

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — If Manchester United fails to advance in the Champions League, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's decision-making could be as culpable as Fred's recklessness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Solskjær's handling of Fred could cost United progress in CL

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — If Manchester United fails to advance in the Champions League, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's decision-making could be as culpable as Fred's recklessness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Neymar's double leads PSG to 3-1 win at Man United in CL

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Neymar scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday, leaving both teams’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage uncertain heading into their final group games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Points criteria for players moving to England after Brexit

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Premier League has been unable to secure the continuation of the free movement of players from Europe after Brexit, with a new points system being adopted for all international transfers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

19-year-old Jones sends Liverpool into last 16 with Ajax win

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jürgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

19-year-old Jones sends Liverpool into last 16 with Ajax win

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jürgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Points criteria for players moving to England after Brexit

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Premier League has been unable to secure the continuation of the free movement of players from Europe after Brexit, with a new points system being adopted for all international transfers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Clash of heads raises concerns as Wolves beat Arsenal

LONDON (AP) — The sound of the thud from a clash of heads just added to concern.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Clash of heads raises concerns as Wolves beat Arsenal

LONDON (AP) — The sound of the thud from a clash of heads just added to concern.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tottenham secures draw at Chelsea, tops Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham ground out a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday to return to the top spot with an ultra-defensive display from Jose Mourinho's side frustrating the Premier League's joint top scorers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Feuding no more, Pelé joins world in mourning Diego Maradona

The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer’s greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pelé themselves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Feuding no more, Pelé joins world in mourning Diego Maradona

The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer’s greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pelé themselves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Feuding no more, Pelé joins world in mourning Diego Maradona

The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer’s greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pelé themselves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Feuding no more, Pelé mourns friend, legend Diego Maradona

The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer's greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pelé themselves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Simon Haydon, ex-AP international sports editor, dies at 64

LONDON (AP) — Simon Haydon, who shaped The Associated Press’ coverage of World Cups and Olympics as international sports editor and reported on landmark news events while traveling the world as a correspondent, including the downfall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, has died. He was 64.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Back in Premier League, Leeds turns to Jay-Z agency to grow

LONDON (AP) — Back in the Premier League after a 16-year absence, Leeds is now being assisted by the sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by Jay-Z to grow the northern English club's brand and global appeal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Back in Premier League, Leeds turns to Jay-Z agency to grow

LONDON (AP) — Back in the Premier League after a 16-year absence, Leeds is now being assisted by the sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by Jay-Z to grow the northern English club's brand and global appeal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Back in Premier League, Leeds turns to Jay-Z agency to grow

LONDON (AP) — Back in the Premier League after a 16-year absence, Leeds is now being assisted by the sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by Jay-Z to grow the northern English club's brand and global appeal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Back in Premier League, Leeds turns to Jay-Z agency to grow

LONDON (AP) — Back in the Premier League after a 16-year absence, Leeds is now being assisted by the sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by Jay-Z to grow the northern English club's brand and global appeal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Footballers in England want immediate heading restrictions

LONDON (AP) — Heading in training sessions must be immediately restricted amid growing concerns about brain injury diseases among former professional footballers, the players' union in England said on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Footballers in England want immediate heading restrictions

LONDON (AP) — Heading in training sessions must be immediately restricted amid growing concerns about brain injury diseases among former professional footballers, the players' union in England said on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Soccer players' union in England wants reduction in heading

LONDON (AP) — The union representing soccer players in England called on Friday for balls to be headed less in training amid growing concerns about brain injury diseases among former professionals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Foden wins over Southgate again with first England goals

LONDON (AP) — Sent home by Gareth Southgate in disgrace three months ago, Phil Foden is back in the England manager's affections again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Foden wins over Southgate again with first England goals

LONDON (AP) — Sent home by Gareth Southgate in disgrace three months ago, Phil Foden is back in the England manager's affections again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Egypt team doctor says Salah has mild coronavirus symptoms

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus and is due to spend at least the next week self-isolating in Egypt, the national team doctor said Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Egypt team doctor says Salah has mild coronavirus symptoms

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus and is due to spend at least the next week self-isolating in Egypt, the national team doctor said Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Greg Clarke quits as FIFA VP after discriminatory comments

Greg Clarke resigned as a vice president of FIFA on Thursday after coming under pressure from the world governing body to relinquish the position for making discriminatory comments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clarke quits as FIFA VP over discriminatory comments

Greg Clarke resigned as a vice president of FIFA on Thursday after also quitting as head of English soccer over discriminatory comments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA: VP Clarke has to decide on quitting over controversy

FIFA said it was right for Greg Clarke to resign as English Football Association chairman over discriminatory comments and should decide whether he will also resign as a vice president of the world governing body.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clarke quits as English soccer head after racist remarks

English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke resigned Tuesday after being condemned for making racist comments during a parliamentary select committee hearing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Clarke quits as English soccer head after racist remarks

English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke resigned Tuesday after being condemned for making racist comments during a parliamentary select committee hearing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA VP Greg Clarke causes offense with racist terminology

Greg Clarke, the FIFA vice president who heads English soccer, faced criticism on Tuesday for setting back moves to increase diversity and eradicate racism after offensive comments at a parliamentary select committee hearing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Club quarantines prevent players from joining national teams

ROME (AP) — Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a hat trick for Roma on Sunday and is in perfect form entering the international break.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Leicester ends on top after weekend of changing EPL leaders

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With a trio of unfamiliar leaders, what lightheartedly became “Stop The Count” weekend in the Premier League ended with Leicester on top.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Club quarantines prevent players from joining national teams

ROME (AP) — Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a hat trick for Roma on Sunday and is in perfect form entering the international break.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Leicester ends on top after weekend of changing EPL leaders

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With a trio of unfamiliar leaders, what lightheartedly became “Stop The Count” weekend in the Premier League ended with Leicester on top.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

De Bruyne misses penalty as Man City is held by Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne is usually so dependable for Manchester City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Man City held 1-1 by Liverpool in Premier League

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne is usually so dependable for Manchester City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA tells UEFA proposal to change handball to be assessed

UEFA’s proposal to change the handball law to prevent unfair decisions damaging the sport will be assessed by world football’s rulemaking body, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in correspondence seen by The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA tells UEFA proposal to change handball to be assessed

UEFA’s proposal to change the handball law to prevent unfair decisions damaging the sport will be assessed by world football’s rulemaking body, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in correspondence seen by The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

FIFA says UEFA's proposed handball changes to be assessed

UEFA’s proposal to change the handball law to prevent unfair decisions damaging the sport will be assessed by world football’s rulemaking body, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in correspondence seen by The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UEFA asks FIFA for handball law change to stop harsh calls

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received a request from UEFA to adjust the handball law again to provide more flexibility for referees and prevent players being unfairly punished.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Relief, happiness as Bale is Tottenham's match-winner again

LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale soared into the air, connected with the ball and powered it into the net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Relief, happiness as Bale is Tottenham's match-winner again

LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale soared into the air, connected with the ball and powered it into the net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA Cup

LONDON (AP) — Just when it really mattered, the routine Sam Mewis worked on at Manchester City with teammate Alex Greenwood in the days before the FA Cup final finally came off.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Manchester United, England great Bobby Charlton has dementia

LONDON (AP) — Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Awaiting Tottenham debut, Morgan focuses on making impact

LONDON (AP) — A dog barks on a neighbor’s balcony as Alex Morgan hankers for what she’s missing in London.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Awaiting Tottenham debut, Morgan focuses on making impact

LONDON (AP) — A dog barks on a neighbor’s balcony as Alex Morgan hankers for what she’s missing in London.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan

The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Outgoing Barcelona president discloses Super League plan

The potential launch of a European Super League was given credence Tuesday when Barcelona’s outgoing president revealed that the club had given its initial approval to a new competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

English soccer recruitment code aims to increase diversity

LONDON (AP) — English soccer's efforts to increase gender and ethnic diversity in coaching and senior leadership positions intensified Tuesday with targets set for recruitment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Manchester misery: Worst starts since 2014 for City, United

LONDON (AP) — The Manchester rivals are rolling the clock back six years in a way neither desires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Man City drops more points with 1-1 draw against West Ham

LONDON (AP) — Such are Manchester City's struggles, not even a trip to West Ham can be relied on anymore to rack up the goals — and points.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Manchester misery: Worst starts since 2014 for City, United

LONDON (AP) — The Manchester rivals are rolling the clock back six years in a way neither desires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Man City drops more points with 1-1 draw against West Ham

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City is enduring its worst start to a Premier League season in six years after being held 1-1 by West Ham on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UEFA warns against 'boring' FIFA-linked Euro super league

UEFA warned Tuesday of the damage that would be caused to soccer by the potential creation of a European super league of the continent’s elite clubs, potentially usurping its existing Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UEFA warns against 'boring' FIFA-linked Euro super league

UEFA warned Tuesday of the damage that would be caused to soccer by the potential creation of a European super league of the continent’s elite clubs, potentially usurping its existing Champions League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

English women's soccer targets titles, player development

LONDON (AP) — England’s soccer leadership has a couple of priorities for the women’s teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tottenham collapses on Bale's return to draw 3-3 vs West Ham

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was transformed by Gareth Bale's homecoming, just not in the way that Jose Mourinho had imagined.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Back from Madrid anguish, Bale's Tottenham 2nd debut awaits

LONDON (AP) — It was a moment of magnificence Tottenham had become accustomed to seeing Gareth Bale produce: A shot unleashed from 25 yards, curling into the top corner of the net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Back from Madrid anguish, Bale's Tottenham 2nd debut awaits

LONDON (AP) — It was a moment of magnificence Tottenham had become accustomed to seeing Gareth Bale produce: A shot unleashed from 25 yards, curling into the top corner of the net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Back from Madrid anguish, Bale's Tottenham 2nd debut awaits

LONDON (AP) — It was a moment of magnificence Tottenham had become accustomed to seeing Gareth Bale produce: A shot unleashed from 25 yards, curling into the top corner of the net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive

LONDON (AP) — Indiscipline among England players is becoming a concern for Gareth Southgate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Analysis: Liverpool, United create splits but hasten action

LONDON (AP) — Vilified by the Premier League, government, and even their own supporters, the American owners of Liverpool and Manchester United created a power-grab strategy that appeared unsavory and divisive at a time of financial turmoil in English soccer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Analysis: Liverpool, United create splits but hasten action

LONDON (AP) — Vilified by the Premier League, government, and even their own supporters, the American owners of Liverpool and Manchester United created a power-grab strategy that appeared unsavory and divisive at a time of financial turmoil in English soccer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Analysis: Liverpool, United created splits but hasten action

LONDON (AP) — Vilified by the Premier League, government, and even their own supporters, the American owners of Liverpool and Manchester United created a power-grab strategy that appeared unsavory and divisive at a time of financial turmoil in English soccer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England duo sent off as Denmark wins Nations League game 1-0

LONDON (AP) — It was only after the final whistle blew that an unwelcome England record was set: Two players being sent off in a match for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive

LONDON (AP) — Indiscipline among England players is becoming a concern for Gareth Southgate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive

LONDON (AP) — Indiscipline among England players is becoming a concern for Gareth Southgate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England duo sent off as Denmark wins Nations League game 1-0

LONDON (AP) — It was only after the final whistle blew that an unwelcome England record was set: Two players being sent off in a match for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Premier League clubs reject controversial overhaul plan

LONDON (AP) — A plan to transform English soccer engineered by Liverpool and Manchester United was rejected by Premier League rivals at a meeting on Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Breakaway threat by Premier League elite troubles English FA

Leading clubs allegedly threatened to quit the Premier League in a bid to push through a transformation of English soccer being engineered by Liverpool and Manchester United that would
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Breakaway threat by Premier League elite troubles English FA

Leading clubs allegedly threatened to quit the Premier League in a bid to push through a transformation of English soccer being engineered by Liverpool and Manchester United that would
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

English FA head says clubs threaten breakaway in power grab

The head of English soccer said he walked away from talks about a reshaping of the leagues being spearheaded by Liverpool and Manchester United over their pursuit of more power and threats to break away from the Premier League.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Just like 3 decades ago, English soccer shakeup plan divides

LONDON (AP) — When Liverpool and Manchester United sought someone to front a push to shake up the English soccer system, they turned to the man who pulled it off before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Premier League goes pay-per-view with games closed for fans

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is going pay-per-view in Britain for the first time in 13 years to broadcast some of the matches fans cannot attend due to the pandemic and to raise additional revenue for clubs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Liverpool, Man United plan power grab with leagues' overhaul

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool and Manchester United have angered the Premier League and the government by formulating plans to reshape English football with a power grab that would also reduce the size of the top competition to 18 teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England beats Belgium 2-1 to go top of Nations League group

LONDON (AP) — England ended Belgium's 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory that took Gareth Southgate's side top of its UEFA Nations League group on Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Premier League goes pay-per-view with games closed for fans

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is going pay-per-view in Britain for the first time in 13 years to broadcast some of the matches fans cannot attend due to the pandemic and to raise additional revenue for clubs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Premier League goes pay-per-view with games closed for fans

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is going pay-per-view in Britain for the first time in 13 years to broadcast some of the matches fans cannot attend due to the pandemic and to raise additional revenue for clubs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Visa extends athlete sponsorship to 2021 after Olympic delay

Visa has told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021 after the Tokyo Games were postponed, providing some financial certainty amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Visa extends athlete sponsorship to 2021 after Olympic delay

Visa has told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021 after the Tokyo Games were postponed, providing some financial certainty amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Olympic delay leaves athletes uncertain about sponsorships

Aside from figuring out how to maintain their health and fitness for an additional year, athletes like Ryan Crouser suddenly faced another concern when the Olympics were postponed until 2021.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Olympic delay leaves athletes uncertain about sponsorships

Aside from figuring out how to maintain their health and fitness for an additional year, athletes like Ryan Crouser suddenly faced another concern when the Olympics were postponed until 2021.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Arsenal-City game called off with players in self-isolation

LONDON (AP) — Members of Arsenal's playing squad went into self-isolation in a coronavirus precautionary move, forcing the postponement of the Premier League game at Manchester City later Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McLaren F1 says CEO Ron Dennis stepping aside

LONDON - McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis relinquished all Formula One roles Thursday amid the fallout from a lying scandal that could lead to the team being banned from the world championship.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McLaren F1 says CEO Ron Dennis stepping aside

LONDON - McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis relinquished all Formula One roles Thursday amid the fallout from a lying scandal that could lead to the team being banned from the world championship.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

McLaren F1 says CEO Ron Dennis stepping aside

LONDON - McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis relinquished all Formula One roles Thursday amid the fallout from a lying scandal that could lead to the team being banned from the world championship.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO