MLS engages outside counsel to investigate allegationsMore abuse claims hit North American soccerMajor League Soccer said Friday it will hire independent counsel to oversee an investigation into the Vancouver Whitecaps’ handling of misconduct allegatio…
Alex Morgan rips ‘systemic failure’ that led to NWSL sexual misconduct scandal
Orlando and USA star joined NBC’s Today show on TuesdayMorgan calls handling of Riley allegations a ‘systemic failure’Orlando Pride and United States forward Alex Morgan has called for the National Women’s Soccer League to end the “systemic failure” th…
‘Punching the air’: Pelé leaves hospital to undergo chemotherapy
Brazilian great, 80, stable after month-long hospital stayTumour removed from colon but chemo to continueBrazilian football great Pelé has been discharged from the hospital where he received treatment for almost a month.The 80-year-old had a tumour rem…
European roundup: Icardi scores late PSG winner after Messi substituted
Paris Saint-Germain recover to beat Lyon 2-1Juventus 1-1 Milan; Real Madrid defeat ValenciaA late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris Saint-Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Lyon, with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes …
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest male grand slam quarter-finalist in 31 years
Spaniard is youngest man to reach US Open quarters since 1963Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp also into last eightCarlos Alcaraz has become the youngest male quarter-finalist at the US Open since 1963.The 18-year-old from Spain reached the final…