Chelsea chairman says don't make club join 'great unwashed'
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 17:29
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Railing against attempts to make soccer more equal, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said Thursday that big teams should not be forced to join the "great unwashed" through new regulations. UEFA has...
English FA to hold special meeting for vote on Wembley sale
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 16:45
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The English Football Association will hold a special meeting to vote on whether to sell Wembley Stadium to Shad Khan, the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise and London-based Premier...
Tennis: Federer battles, Djokovic cruises, del Potro out in Shanghai
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 16:30
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Roger Federer was stretched to three sets for a second consecutive match to reach the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Thursday. Nevertheless, the top seed insisted he was content with how he's...
Monaco fires Jardim after poor start to season
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 14:47
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Relishing his team's fifth consecutive top-three finish in the French league, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev spoke in May about his dream to make Leonardo Jardim the Alex Ferguson of the...
Aston Villa hires John Terry as assistant to new coach Smith
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 10:26
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has been given his first coaching role after being hired as an assistant to new Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith. Villa announced the hiring of Smith and Terry...
Skiing: Dodging nerves, skier Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 09:25
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
On particularly stressful occasions, Mikaela Shiffrin can feel the anxiety build moments before her run. Her throat tightens, and her eyes water. Her suit feels way too tight, and her...
FIFA undertakes global initiative to grow the women's game
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 02:42
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
FIFA is rolling out a global strategy to grow the women's game in advance of next year's World Cup in France. Soccer's governing body has been ramping up its attention to the women's side of the...
Italy held 1-1 by Ukraine as winless streak reaches 5
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 23:37
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Italy's winless streak reached five matches following a 1-1 draw at home with Ukraine in a friendly on Wednesday — extending the Azzurri's poor run of form following their failure to qualify for...