Soccer

Former Man United prospect Joe Thompson dies at 36 after third cancer diagnosis

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Joe Thompson, a former Manchester United academy player who made more than 200 appearances for local club Rochdale, has died. He was 36.

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Lyon needs Renard and Hegerberg to shine against Arsenal in women's CL semis, Barca faces Chelsea

PARIS (AP) — When Wendie Renard scored in front of 14,000 fans in the women's Champions League final 14 years ago, she helped Lyon win the trophy for the first time.

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Adekugbe eager for return as Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue hot start

VANCOUVER — Sam Adekugbe has spent the last six weeks rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps as the club surges up the Major League Soccer standings. What the left back really wants, though, is to get back on the field.

Apr 18, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Slot avoids talk of Premier League title, Alexander-Arnold's future at Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot says he's not thinking about Liverpool clinching the Premier League title on Sunday. The Dutchman would join a small group of coaches to win the title in their first year in charge at a new club.

Apr 18, 2025 3:30 AM Read more >

CAF fines its president's club $100,000 after African Champions League fan disorder

CAIRO (AP) — CAF fined its president’s club $100,000 after violent fan clashes at an African Champions League game between two teams that are going to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Apr 18, 2025 2:37 AM Read more >

Charlotte FC hosts San Diego FC on 4-game home winning streak

San Diego FC (4-2-2, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (5-2-1, second in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +127, San Diego +202, Draw +237; over/under is 2.