The plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, a CIA official says
Read full article: The plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, a CIA official saysThe suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests.
Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence
Read full article: Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silenceTwo weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plot
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plotTaylor Swift has made a triumphant return to the Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium with an assist from Ed Sheeran.
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Read full article: Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials sayAustrian authorities say both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida.
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
Read full article: Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attackOrganizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour.
Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intact
Read full article: Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intactEminem’s 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, unseating Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks.
Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date
Read full article: Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour dateTaylor Swift had a surprise for fans attending her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday: her boyfriend and tight end for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce.
Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
Read full article: Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccerThree Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.
Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even better
Read full article: Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even betterReal Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th.
Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund
Read full article: Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia DortmundVinicius Junior has sealed a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid after a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the final in London.
Champions League final: Real Madrid's European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied
Read full article: Champions League final: Real Madrid's European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studiedReal Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes his team's never-say-die spirit should be studied.
Southampton back in the Premier League after winning playoff final, the richest game in world soccer
Read full article: Southampton back in the Premier League after winning playoff final, the richest game in world soccerSouthampton has secured an immediate return to the Premier League by beating Leeds 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in the Championship playoff final.
Wonder goal for Ella Toone as Manchester United wins Women's FA Cup with 4-0 rout of Tottenham
Read full article: Wonder goal for Ella Toone as Manchester United wins Women's FA Cup with 4-0 rout of TottenhamManchester United has won its first major trophy by routing Tottenham 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley.
Dortmund beats PSG 1-0 to reach Champions League final. Mbappe can't pull off comeback
Read full article: Dortmund beats PSG 1-0 to reach Champions League final. Mbappe can't pull off comebackCentral defender Mats Hummels has headed Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League final as the German team wins 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain.
Swerve Strickland comes back to River City Plus AS CHAMPION
Read full article: Swerve Strickland comes back to River City Plus AS CHAMPIONRiver City PLUS shares stories from the 904 and beyond, with a behind the scenes look and deeper conversation. Today River City PLUS features AEW star, Swerve Strickland
Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinal
Read full article: Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinalSecond-tier Coventry nearly pulled off one of the most unexpected comebacks in FA Cup history by rallying from three goals down against Manchester United in the semifinals only to endure another gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss at Wembley.
The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
Read full article: The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliverThe tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large.
Man City and second-tier Coventry reach FA Cup semis. Tottenham beaten heavily in Premier League
Read full article: Man City and second-tier Coventry reach FA Cup semis. Tottenham beaten heavily in Premier LeagueDefending champion Manchester City and second-tier Coventry have reached the FA Cup semifinals.
Van Dijk's extra-time header wins English League Cup for Liverpool over Chelsea
Read full article: Van Dijk's extra-time header wins English League Cup for Liverpool over ChelseaVirgil van Dijk has headed Liverpool to a record-extending 10th English League Cup trophy by securing a 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley.
River City Plus: Inside the ring with AEW star, Swerve Strickland
Read full article: River City Plus: Inside the ring with AEW star, Swerve StricklandRiver City PLUS shares stories from the 904 and beyond, with a behind the scenes look and deeper conversation. Today River City PLUS features AEW star, Swerve Strickland
UEFA postpones Israel's game in Kosovo in European qualifying because players cannot travel abroad
Read full article: UEFA postpones Israel's game in Kosovo in European qualifying because players cannot travel abroadUEFA has postponed Israel’s European Championship qualifying game against host Kosovo on Sunday.
Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London
Read full article: Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in LondonCalvin Ridley caught a touchdown pass against his old team and Darious Williams returned an interception for a 61-yard score and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars' return specialist Agnew inactive. Patterson set for season debut for Falcons
Read full article: Jaguars' return specialist Agnew inactive. Patterson set for season debut for FalconsReturn specialist Jamal Agnew will be inactive for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium because of a thigh injury.
Mayor Deegan pushes for direct flights from Jacksonville to London during her trip overseas to lure businesses
Read full article: Mayor Deegan pushes for direct flights from Jacksonville to London during her trip overseas to lure businessesDeegan is meeting with 50 companies and agencies to promote the city. Most of it deals with financial technology, known as “Fintech.”
AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. Punk
Read full article: AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. PunkJacksonville-base All Elite Wrestling has fired perhaps its top star C.M. Punk (real name Phillip Brooks). This follows allegations of a backstage fight between C.M. Punk and other performers at the company’s “All In” event in London.
Anti-discrimination group Kick it Out celebrates 30th anniversary with call for more action
Read full article: Anti-discrimination group Kick it Out celebrates 30th anniversary with call for more actionAnti-discrimination group Kick It Out says 73% of soccer fans feel the sport has become more inclusive in the last 30 years but even higher numbers believe more still needs to be done to tackle abuse in stadiums and online.
Soccer fan arrested for wearing offensive jersey to FA Cup final referring to Hillsborough tragedy
Read full article: Soccer fan arrested for wearing offensive jersey to FA Cup final referring to Hillsborough tragedyLondon police say a soccer fan who attended the FA Cup final has been charged for wearing an offensive jersey that apparently referred to the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium disaster where 97 Liverpool fans died after being crushed.
Man City's Gundogan scores inside 13 seconds for quickest goal in an FA Cup final
Read full article: Man City's Gundogan scores inside 13 seconds for quickest goal in an FA Cup finalIlkay Gundogan has scored the quickest goal in FA Cup final history to give Manchester City the lead against Manchester United inside 13 seconds.
Jaguars could play a second game in London this season, report
Read full article: Jaguars could play a second game in London this season, reportCould the Jaguars play two games in London, their home away from home, this season? There’s a very good possibility that could happen this year, team president Mark Lamping told the Florida Times-Union on Friday.
England wins shootout vs. Brazil in 1st women’s Finalissima
Read full article: England wins shootout vs. Brazil in 1st women’s FinalissimaEngland’s Chloe Kelly has scored the winning spot-kick to settle the inaugural women’s Finalissima after a dramatic game against Brazil watched by more than 83,000 fans at Wembley ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory.
Premier League urged to review Saudi-Newcastle deal
Read full article: Premier League urged to review Saudi-Newcastle dealThe Premier League has been urged to review a legally binding promise made by the owners of English soccer club Newcastle in 2021 that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund was separate from the country's government.
NFL announces 5 international games for 2023; Jaguars back to Wembley Stadium
Read full article: NFL announces 5 international games for 2023; Jaguars back to Wembley StadiumThe NFL officially announced its lineup of teams who will play international games in 2023, with the Jaguars returning to London’s Wembley Stadium.
AP source: Hackett hands off Broncos' play-calling duties
Read full article: AP source: Hackett hands off Broncos' play-calling dutiesA person with knowledge of the decision says first-year Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett is relinquishing offensive play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak.
Four takeaways: Lawrence continues making rookie mistakes but he’s not a rookie
Read full article: Four takeaways: Lawrence continues making rookie mistakes but he’s not a rookieFor the sixth time this season, the Jaguars were in a game in the fourth quarter only to lose, falling 21-17 to the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the game:
Broncos GM gives vote of confidence to embattled coach, QB
Read full article: Broncos GM gives vote of confidence to embattled coach, QBBroncos general manager George Paton gave a vote of confidence to his embattled head coach Nathaniel Hackett and expressed faith that scuffling quarterback Russell Wilson will turn his fortunes around.
Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandal
Read full article: Paulson steps away as CEO of Timbers, Thorns amid scandalMerritt Paulson has removed himself as chief operating officer of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League.
England women beat US 2-1 in statement victory at Wembley
Read full article: England women beat US 2-1 in statement victory at WembleyEngland women conquered Europe 10 weeks ago and proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion United States 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium before nearly 77,000 fans.
At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
Read full article: At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spellOregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week's heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14.
Fury stops Whyte in 6th round, retains WBC heavyweight title
Read full article: Fury stops Whyte in 6th round, retains WBC heavyweight titleWorld heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has retained his WBC title with a sixth-round stoppage of fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in front of more than 94,000 spectators at London’s Wembley Stadium.
‘I want to do the right thing for the city’: Shad Khan reflects on 10 years as owner
Read full article: ‘I want to do the right thing for the city’: Shad Khan reflects on 10 years as ownerIt has been 10 years since Jaguars owner Shad Khan was approved by NFL owners to become just the second person to own the Jaguars.
Euro 2020 final review finds England fans endangered lives
Read full article: Euro 2020 final review finds England fans endangered livesAn investigation into the disorder at the European Championship final says aggression by England fans exposed an “embarrassing” part of the national culture that endangered lives and should lead to fans being barred from stadiums if they are chanting abuse and under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
England player abused by racists slams social media giants
Read full article: England player abused by racists slams social media giantsOne of the England soccer players targeted with online racist abuse after his team’s loss in the final of the European championship has condemned social media companies for doing too little to block “hateful and hurtful” messages.
UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
Read full article: UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproarU.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three members of England’s national team were targeted following the team’s loss in the final of the European championship.
‘No zero risk’: UK decision to increase Wembley fans debated
Read full article: ‘No zero risk’: UK decision to increase Wembley fans debatedThe British government is facing accusations of mixed messaging that could threaten its own plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month with its decision to allow more than 60,000 inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer’s European Championship.
England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020
Read full article: England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent at the European Championship.
Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA Cup
Read full article: Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women's FA CupManchester City's Sam Mewis celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the Women's FA Cup final soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)LONDON – Sam Mewis emulated fellow American Carli Lloyd by scoring in an FA Cup final for Manchester City as the defending champions beat Everton 3-1 after extra time on Sunday. Mewis, whose goal in the semifinal secured the trip to Wembley Stadium, headed in the opener in the 40th minute of the 50th Women's FA Cup final. It sealed City's third Women's FA Cup triumph in four seasons — a winning streak that began with Lloyd netting in the 2017 victory over Birmingham. Mewis wasn't the first American to score in a pandemic-delayed FA Cup final at Wembley in 2020.
Portugal, France lose perfect records; England beats Belgium
Read full article: Portugal, France lose perfect records; England beats BelgiumFrance goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a save in front of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Portugal at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)MILAN – Portugal and France lost their perfect records in this season’s UEFA Nations League after playing out a 0-0 draw against each other on Sunday, and Belgium saw its 13-match unbeaten run ended by a 2-1 defeat against England. France’s Kylian Mbappe was substituted near the end after having failed to make an impression against the Nations League champion’s resolute defense. Portugal stays top in Group 3 of League A, ahead of France on goal difference, with both teams on seven points. England moved a point ahead of second-place Belgium and three above Denmark which beat Iceland 3-0.
Community Shield: Aubameyang seals Arsenal win vs Liverpool
Read full article: Community Shield: Aubameyang seals Arsenal win vs LiverpoolArsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 2nd right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English FA Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Justin Tallis/Pool via AP)
After 4-week break, English football swings back into action
Read full article: After 4-week break, English football swings back into action(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)The new English soccer season is starting in the same month the last one finished. Instead, it is a four-week preseason for the English champions that is still getting interrupted by an international break for Nations League qualifiers. I'll be very surprised if this is the best game we'll play this season, Klopp said. The sight of Jordan Henderson lifting silverware, with his now-trademark stuttering steps, alongside his jubilant Liverpool teammates is something English soccer fans are getting used to. It was Aubameyang, after all, who scored the goals in the FA Cup final that means Arsenal is back at Wembley this weekend.
Pulisic pain: Injury after scoring in first FA Cup final
Read full article: Pulisic pain: Injury after scoring in first FA Cup finalChelsea's Christian Pulisic is assisted from the field after getting injured during the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)