WEATHER ALERT
French fans belt out homophobic chants with 'complete impunity' during game, campaign group says
Read full article: French fans belt out homophobic chants with 'complete impunity' during game, campaign group saysA French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting by soccer fans, saying Marseille supporters belted out anti-gay slurs “with complete impunity” during a home game against Monaco.
U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinals
Read full article: U.S. men routed 4-0 by Morocco and eliminated from Olympic soccer tournament in quarterfinalsThe United States was eliminated from the Olympic men’s soccer tournament after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg
Read full article: Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first legNiclas Füllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
Mbappé leads full-strength PSG at Dortmund in Champions League semifinal
Read full article: Mbappé leads full-strength PSG at Dortmund in Champions League semifinalKylian Mbappé leads an attacking trio including Ousmane Dembelé and Bradley Barcola for Paris Saint-Germain as the French champions have a full-strength squad for the Champions League semifinal first leg at Borussia Dortmund.
Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World Cup
Read full article: Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World CupAchraf Hakimi converted the decisive spot kick for Morocco with a little dink of a shot known as a “Panenka” in a penalty shootout win over Spain to make his team the first Arab country ever to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
Mbappé, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injured
Read full article: Mbappé, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injuredKylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned, while last season’s standout star Karim Benzema limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes.
The Latest: NFL's Washington team not yet allowing fans
Read full article: The Latest: NFL's Washington team not yet allowing fans___Toledo’s men’s basketball team has halted all activities after six players tested positive this week, the school said Wednesday. The moves don’t necessarily mean those players have tested positive; they could have come in close contact with someone who has tested positive. The LPGA also says a child care provider tested positive at the LPGA Drive On Championship-Reynolds Lake Oconee. ___Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss the Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. ___UEFA says Bayern Munich will be able to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League despite a positive coronavirus test for forward Serge Gnabry.
Young players call for 'Justice for George Floyd' in Germany
Read full article: Young players call for 'Justice for George Floyd' in Germany(AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)BERLIN Four young soccer players in Germanys Bundesliga addressed the death of George Floyd in the United States with protests against police brutality and calls for justice over the weekend. Sancho scored his first hat trick in Borussia Dortmunds 6-1 win at Paderborn with no fans present, but removed his jersey after his first goal to reveal a T-shirt with the handwritten message Justice for George Floyd on the front. On Saturday, McKennie wore an armband with the handwritten message Justice for George around his left arm. We as Schalke 04 are supporting our players position 100%, the clubs sporting director Jochen Schneider told the Bild tabloid. The violent death of American citizen George Floyd has shocked people all over the world.