Soccer Jan 18, 2021
Manchester United remains atop Premier League after draw with Liverpool
Manchester United is in first palce after the new year for the first time since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.
Soccer Jan 16, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Sunday's Premier League match at defending champion Liverpool will be a test of his team's title credentials. United has 36 points from 17 games, three more than second-place Liverpool before the blockbuster clash at Anfield and Solskjaer backed ...
Soccer Jan 16, 2021
Wayne Rooney ends playing career to manage Derby on full-time basis
Equally capable of predatory finishes and spectacular strikes, Rooney was one of the world's best forwards during his prime.
Soccer Jan 15, 2021
Frank Lampard defends goal celebrations as officials call for restraint
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard defended his players on Thursday amid a growing debate about teams celebrating goals with hugs and high-fives while the country is battling the COVID-19 pandemic. England's deputy chief medical officer has urged players to stop such physical contact and a senior ...
Rugby Jan 10, 2021
Concerns over a highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus could prevent French rugby teams from traveling to the United Kingdom.
Soccer Jan 5, 2021
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool is suffering a "rusty moment" after a 1-0 defeat at Southampton extended the defending champion's winless run in the Premier League to three games. Danny Ings's stunning second-minute goal earned three points that moved Southampton into sixth and led to Saints ...
Soccer Jan 4, 2021
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City as back after win over Chelsea
City scored three times in the first 16 minutes as Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne helped the visiting team send a warning to the other title contenders.
Soccer Jan 2, 2021
Manchester United joins Liverpool at top of Premier League standings
United trails on goal difference with both teams at 33 points after 16 matches ahead of their clash at Anfield on Jan. 17.
More Sports Dec 31, 2020
In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out
by Liz Robbins
When the pandemic subsides, what will endure from 2020 in sports?
Soccer Dec 31, 2020
Premier League has 'no plans' to suspend season as virus cases surge
The Premier League said it had "no plans" to pause the season and had confidence in its protocols after a third match was postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks. Tottenham's home match against Fulham was scrapped just three hours before the scheduled start due to a ...
Soccer Dec 30, 2020
Three weeks after crashing out of the Champions League, Manchester United is looking more like a potential English champion again. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side rose to second place — two points behind Premier League leader Liverpool — with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton on Tuesday. While ...
Soccer Dec 30, 2020
Rising number of COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League
There were 18 positives after 1,479 tests on players and club staff from Dec. 21-27, the Premier League said Tuesday.