Soccer

Philadelphia Union try to break losing streak in matchup with the Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union (4-8-8, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (4-10-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Chicago +103, Philadelphia +238, Draw +246; over/under is 2.

Jul 2, 2024 12:16 AM Read more >

'What is the golden generation?' asks De Bruyne after Belgium slumps again

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne stood, hands on hips, and tried to take it all in. Belgium has flunked another major international tournament after a losing to France 1-0 in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Monday.

Jul 2, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire Berhalter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead the Americans into the 2026 World Cup.

Jul 1, 2024 10:54 PM Read more >

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Panama advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, beating Bolivia 3-1 on Monday night to finish second in Group C. Panama will play the Group D winner in the quarterfinals, most likely Brazil or Colombia.

Jul 1, 2024 9:30 PM Read more >

Slovenia forward Šeško misses two chances to end Euro 2024 for Ronaldo's Portugal

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Not once, but twice, Slovenia striker Benjamin Šeško had the chance to score and send Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo home from the European Championship on Monday.

Jul 1, 2024 7:11 PM Read more >

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jul 1, 2024 6:28 PM Read more >

St. Louis MLS team fires coach Bradley Carnell in 2nd season

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — St. Louis City has fired coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing second season for the MLS team. The team announced the move on Monday two days after blowing a two-goal lead in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver . St.

Jul 1, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >

CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America final

MIAMI (AP) — South American soccer's governing body maintained that the Hard Rock Stadium's playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the t

Jul 1, 2024 3:18 PM Read more >

Mexico eliminated from Copa America as Ecuador earns spot in quarterfinals after 0-0 draw

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday night after avoiding a penalty in stoppage time thanks to a VAR review.

Jul 1, 2024 3:01 PM Read more >

Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital services to verify their age. The preliminary injunction by U.S.

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