Unit of Spain’s Imagina pleads guilty to bribing soccer officials
A Florida-based unit of the Spanish sports media group Imagina on Tuesday pleaded guilty to charges of bribing Latin American soccer officials and was ordered to pay more than $24 million, the latest penalty imposed in the sprawling U.S. investigation …
NFL policy to stop anthem protests challenged by players union
The union representing National Football League players on Tuesday said it had filed a grievance against the NFL over its policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or wait in dressing rooms, saying it infringed on their rights.
Croatia was underrated for years but now is its time to shine: Dalic
Croatia’s run to the World Cup semi-finals may be a surprise to some, but coach Zlatko Dalic said his players had long been among the best in the world and are ready to go down in history as another golden generation when they face England on Wednesday…
Lovren says nightmare October club game against Kane irrelevant now
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren’s nightmare club performance when he faced Harry Kane and Tottenham last October is irrelevant, he said on Tuesday as he prepared to take on the England striker again in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
Factbox: Juventus signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Factbox on Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Juventus from Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Ostapenko blasts past identikit opponent to reach semis
When Jelena Ostapenko walked on to Wimbledon’s Court One on Tuesday, it appeared as if she was facing an identikit opponent – both had their hair tied back into neat ponytails and wore white headbands and wristbands.
NFL players challenge league’s anthem policy
The union representing National Football League players on Tuesday said it had filed a grievance against the NFL over its policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or wait in the locker rooms, saying it infringed on players rights.
Ronaldo to Juve is quick fix for Serie A but issues remain
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus on Tuesday is a much-needed short-term boost for Serie A which has struggled to attract top players in the last decade, but the Italian league’s many deep-rooted problems remain.
What now for Neymar after image-shattering World Cup?
As the World Cup nears its conclusion, Brazilian forward Neymar is faced with not just a bitter few days of what might have been, but a coming season of what to do now.
Juventus paying Real Madrid 100 million euros for Ronaldo
Juventus are paying Real Madrid 100 million euros ($117 million) for Cristiano Ronaldo, the Italian soccer club said on Tuesday.
