Category Archives: Sports
The Latest: Djokovic downs Nadal to reach French Open final
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local): 11:25 p.m.
Bilbao to be compensated after losing Euro 2020 games
MADRID (AP) — Bilbao will be compensated by UEFA for having lost its right to host games at this year's European Championship, the Spanish city’s municipal government said Friday.
In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks
It’s Pride Month, and gay Americans should have a lot to celebrate: A new president who has pledged to advocate for LGBTQ people, an easing of a pandemic that has disrupted their communal activism, and increasing public acceptance of their
Turkish champion faces UEFA in court over unpaid debts
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Turkish champion Beşiktaş challenged UEFA at sport’s highest court on Friday in a case of unpaid debts that could cost the club millions of euros in prize money.
Tokyo Olympics still undecided on fans — or no fans at all
TOKYO (AP) — The question of allowing any fans into Tokyo Olympic venues is still being debated with a decision unlikely to be announced before the end of the month.
Brisbane set to be named 2032 Olympics host next month
GENEVA (AP) — Brisbane has long seemed to be in a one-horse race to host the 2032 Olympics. That race looks
Brazil’s top court allows Copa America despite virus worries
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead for the Copa America soccer tournament to kick off here despite the country's alarming COVID-19 figures.
The Latest: CFL clears hurdle in bid to return this year
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in a rare mission far from the Islamic Republic, Iran's state TV reported on Thursday, without offering the vessels’ final destination.
Orbán defends soccer fans who booed kneeling Irish players
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday defended the soccer fans who booed the Irish national team while they were kneeling as a sign of solidarity against racism at a game this week.