U.S. men look to avoid early Olympic exit vs. NZ

The United States men's soccer team earned respect despite losing to France 3-0 in its opening game at the Paris Olympics. Now it needs points.


Argentina report robbery at Olympic training base

Argentina men's soccer coach Javier Mascherano said the team's Olympic training base was robbed before its chaotic tournament-opening loss to Morocco on Wednesday.


U.S. rebounds from All-Star loss, beats Germany

A'ja Wilson had 19 points and 14 rebounds to help the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team rebound from a rare exhibition loss to beat Germany 84-57.


Euro leagues file EU complaint over FIFA schedule

European leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules.


Stalions in doc on U-M's sign-stealing scandal

Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.


Applications open: FA posts ad for England boss

The English Football Association is inviting applications to succeed Gareth Southgate as head coach of the men's national team.


Liverpool owners FSG end talks to buy Bordeaux

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group won't buy Bordeaux, the former French league powerhouse said Tuesday.


France take action over 'racist' Argentina chants

The French Football Federation is filing a legal complaint over "racist and discriminatory remarks" by Argentina players in postmatch chants about France's team after the Copa América final.


Messi out indefinitely with ankle ligament injury

Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely after tests Tuesday confirmed he had suffered an ligament injury to his right ankle during the Copa América final, Inter Miami announced.


Prince William, King Felipe to attend Euros final

Spain and England will meet in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in front of a plethora of royalty and dignitaries, with much of the focus on a teenage wonderkid and whether one of the world's most underachieving teams can end their wait for a title.