International soccer
Ex-UNC athletes join program to profit from college careers

Apr. 13, 2021 05:23 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — More than 100 former North Carolina men's basketball and women's soccer players are joining a group-licensing program allowing them to...

FILE - In this June 17 2020 file photo, a security wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus stands on the empty tribune of the WWK Arena during the German Bundesliga soccer match FC Augsburg against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Augsburg, Germany, Wednesday. More than 50,000 people have died after contracting COVID-19 in Germany, a number that has risen swiftly over recent weeks as the country has struggled to bring down infection figures. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Augsburg 6/17/2020

Jan. 25, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt in action during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
ACF Fiorentina vs Juventus Turin 12/22/2020

Jan. 08, 2021 02:48 PM EST

Fiorentina's head coach Cesare Prandelli gestures during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Fiornentina, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ACF Fiorentina vs AC Milan 11/29/2020

Dec. 02, 2020 11:10 AM EST

Players of the Guatemalan national soccer team sing their national anthem wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, before a friendly soccer match against Honduras in Guatemala City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Honduras vs Guatemala 11/15/2020

Nov. 19, 2020 05:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent. Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday, June 15, 2020, that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman, FIle)
The Latest: Michigan State says 2 athletes test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
FC Pacos Ferreira vs Sporting CP 6/12/2020

Jun. 18, 2020 01:00 PM EDT

The stands are empty during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Cologne and RB Leipzig, in Cologne, Germany, Monday, June 1, 2020. Because of the coronavirus outbreak all soccer matches of the German Bundesliga take place without spectators. (Ina Fassbender/Pool via AP)
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Cologne 6/1/2020

Jun. 02, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 11:19 AM EDT
June 2 1896 — Hastings, ridden by H. Griffin, edges Handspring by a neck to capture the Belmont Stakes. 1908 — Royal...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

Luis Rivera, left, sanitizes seats in Bridgestone Arena after the remaining NCAA college basketball games in the Southeastern Conference tournament were cancelled Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The tournament was cancelled Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: First NHL player has coronavirus

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 08:43 PM EDT

Japan's Keisuke Honda of Brazil's Botafogo wears a mask before a Carioca Championship soccer match against Bangu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, March 15, 2020. The match was played in an empty, closed door stadium to contain transmission of the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Bangu AC RJ vs Botafogo FR RJ 3/15/2020

Mar. 15, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

Fiorentina's Martin Caceres, left vies for the ball with Sampdoria's Manolo Gabbiadini during a Serie A soccer match between Fiorentina and Sampdoria at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (Tano Pecoraro/Lapresse via AP)
ACF Fiorentina vs UC Sampdoria 2/16/2020

Mar. 12, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez jumps for the ball against Betis' Alfonso Pedraza during La Liga soccer match between Betis and Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, March. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)
CA San Miguel vs CA Villa San Carlos 2/9/2020

Mar. 12, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Barcelona's Jordi Alba, right, celebrates with Barcelona's Lionel Messi before the goal he scored was disallowed after a VAR decision during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona 3/7/2020

Mar. 12, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 29, 2020 04:46 PM EST
March 1 1919 — Newsy Lalonde of the Montreal Canadiens sets a Stanley Cup Playoff record by scoring five goals in a 6-3 win against the...

File-This July 7, 2019, file photo shows the United States' team celebrating with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. Rapinoe, World Cup, USA. Stadium bellows: “Equal pay!”(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
Netherlands vs USA 7/7/2019

Dec. 24, 2019 11:06 AM EST

United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
ITF France 10A, Women Singles

Dec. 18, 2019 09:44 AM EST

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Virginia's Diakite started with Jordan videos in Africa

By Boubacar Diallo Apr. 05, 2019 12:49 PM EDT