Michel Platini loses FIFA ban appeal at European human rights court
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 11:34
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Michel Platini has lost his appeal at the European Court of Human Rights to overturn a four-year ban from soccer for taking a $2 million payment from FIFA. The unanimous ruling by seven judges to...
FA Cup: Man City scrapes into quarterfinals, Tottenham out
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 23:42
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Manchester City stayed on course to retain the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over second-tier Sheffield Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals, while Tottenham was knocked out on penalties by Norwich on...
Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 22:32
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to the virus outbreak in the country, the Italian government announced on Wednesday. That will...
Formula 1: Verstappen tests Zandvoort track that will host Dutch GP
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 18:27
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Max Verstappen tested his home Formula One venue Wednesday, taking a spin around the Zandvoort circuit to christen a track that has undergone major renovations for this year’s Dutch Grand...
Cycling: Portal, who helped guide Chris Froome at Tour, dies at 40
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 12:13
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Nicolas Portal, a team official who helped guide four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome to victory at the race, has died. He was 40. His cycling team, Ineos, said the former rider turned...
Tennis: McEnroe not counting out Federer after latest surgery
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 02:16
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Hall of Famer John McEnroe doesn't think tennis has seen the last of Roger Federer playing at an elite level following the 38-year-old's recent knee surgery. Federer announced last month that he...
FA Cup: Liverpool beaten again in loss to Chelsea
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 00:21
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Liverpool was eliminated from the FA Cup on Tuesday in a 2-0 loss to Chelsea as a run of poor results continued for Jürgen Klopp's team. Willian opened the scoring thanks to a goalkeeping...