Football
Manchester United sack manager Carrick with club in relegation zone, club statement confirms
Manchester United have reportedly dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a prolonged winless run that left the club 18th in the Premier League standings.
Easy win for Barcelona, insane comeback for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Father and son ejected From El Clasico: 'I paid €2,800, in the end we watched the match in a taxi'
Crest worn by Messi, Argentina’s soccer team designed by Jewish superfan 50 years ago
Fifty years later, the crest remains largely unchanged and is one of the most widely worn team logos in the world, with Messi jerseys popular worldwide.
Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion
"In today’s media climate, the individualists with the most Instagram likes are celebrated, while players who know how to connect with their teammates are left to the soccer nerds."
Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun
The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.
Trump called FIFA chief, urging a review of US star's suspension before sudden reversal - report
The US received a major World Cup boost after FIFA ruled Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium, suspending the immediate enforcement of his red card suspension.
Game on: Chiefs' Travis Kelce, pop star Taylor Swift to wed Friday in NYC ceremony - report
The rehearsal dinner with about 100 guests will be held Thursday night at the Infosys Theater inside MSG. More than 1,000 guests are expected at the wedding, per Page Six.
With a new look, new coach, Beitar Jerusalem is raising the bar
Beitar Jerusalem players expressed confidence that the club can challenge for the championship under new coach Almog Cohen.
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory
"Obviously, we know that what we've done today is historical for the country, our first one in the World Cup, and to do it in that fashion is really amazing," leading goalscorer Jonathan David said.
