Teminsten St. Louis’s MLS expansion team did not copy the name traditions of early 20th-century predecessors, who spoke out in the U.S. Open Cup and produced several U.S. national team players while taking their club names from local department stores, breweries, and funeral homes. Instead, the new club – which …
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The NCAA called off events for fall championships – a move Thursday that does not affect major college football – because not enough schools will compete in sports such as men’s and women’s football and women’s volleyball in the first semester. NCAA President Mark Emmert made the announcement in a …
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Tyler Adams does not score often. But if he does, it is usually significant. Before Thursday, the 21-year-old midfielder had scored just seven times since proceeding at 16 with the New York Red Bulls II. But one of these was an equalizer for the senior side of the Red Bulls …
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That Maurizio Sarri was sacked when Juventus did not overtake Lyon to reach the Champions League quarter-finals was widely expected, but when his dismissal came on Saturday, it did not change the feeling of deep fatigue to what football has become. He had, after all, won the league this season, …
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Lionel Messi has done it once again. The Barcelona legend scored a goal for the highlight when his club needed it most, eluded multiple Napoli defenders and topped Barcelona’s lead in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Barcelona led 1-0 on the day and 2-1 overall …
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