Neymar now facing up to 6 years in prison in fraud trial
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 18:04
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
A Spanish judge says fraud and corruption charges brought against Neymar could merit a prison sentence of up to six years when the Brazil forward stands trial. Prosecutors were seeking a two-year...
Mourinho avoids punishment over charge of bad language
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 17:48
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not face any disciplinary action after a charge of using bad language into a TV camera was found not proven. The English Football Association says...
Bayern midfielder Thiago out 'several weeks' with injury
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 16:46
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara will miss several weeks with an ankle injury sustained in the German Cup. The Bavarian club says the Spanish midfielder tore the lateral collateral...
Tennis: Williams sisters, Stephens, Keys out of Fed Cup final for US
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 16:43
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Four of the top five U.S. women in the WTA singles rankings will skip the country's Fed Cup final against the Czech Republic, including both Williams sisters and Sloane Stephens. Instead, the...
Kobe Bryant made ambassador for 2019 World Cup in China
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 12:41
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Kobe Bryant has been made an ambassador for the 2019 basketball World Cup in China. The five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist made the announcement...
Tennis: Kvitova, Pliskova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup final against US
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 11:40
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The Czech Republic will have its top-10 players available for next weekend's Fed Cup final against the defending champion United States. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who is ranked...
Tennis: Djokovic beats Sousa in straight sets at Paris Masters
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 06:38
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record-extending fifth Paris Masters title with a 7-5, 6-1 win against Joao Sousa in the second round on Tuesday, and lent a helping hand to a spectator in the...
River Plate beats Gremio to reach Copa Libertadores final
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 05:37
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
River Plate of Argentina reached the final of the South American cup on Tuesday after shocking defending champion Gremio of Brazil, setting up a possible championship match between two Argentinian...
Infantino expects release of info from cyberattack on FIFA
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 01:34
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is braced for a release of private information gained by hackers after world soccer's governing body said its computer network was subject to another...
Spanish Copa del Rey: Atletico tops 4th-division club Sant Andreu
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 23:55
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Atletico Madrid overcame tough conditions on a wet artificial turf to beat fourth-division club Sant Andreu 1-0 on Tuesday to open its Copa del Rey campaign. Portugal forward Gelson Martins...