Soccer - Page 294

December 30, 2020

The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21

For some, the sky's the limit, which also just happens to be the title of the book written by 12-year-old British skateboarder Sky Brown.

December 30, 2020

Ronaldo plans 'many years' playing as 36th birthday looms

Approaching his 36th birthday in February, Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of slowing down.

December 29, 2020

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020

As the NBA neared its restart in late July, its players vowed to keep the calls for social justice reform at the forefront in the wake of the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

December 27, 2020

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday.

December 26, 2020

Nashville explosion draws reaction from the sports world: 'Praying for our city'

An explosion rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas Day and left many with more questions than answers.

December 23, 2020

In memoriam: Athletes and important sports figures who died in 2020

The sports community said its final farewells to some of its most iconic names, some taken from us too soon and too young.

December 23, 2020

Sports teams that hoisted championships in 2020

It was certainly a year of ups and downs, but champions were crowned during the 2020 coronavirus-plagued year.

December 21, 2020

How the coronavirus pandemic affected sports in 2020

The only thing 2020 will be remembered for is how the coronavirus affected everyone and everything.

December 20, 2020

Man United revels in 6-2 win v Leeds, Vardy sinks Tottenham

Manchester United waited 16 years to play old rival Leeds in the English Premier League, and then made it look distinctly second-class.

December 20, 2020

Milan forward Leão scores fastest goal in Serie A history

AC Milan forward Rafael Leão scored the fastest goal in Serie A history on Sunday, netting after just six seconds to set his side on the way to a 2-1 win at Sassuolo.