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Fresh Swiss investigation targets ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter

GENEVA – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the target of a new investigation in Switzerland for suspected criminal mismanagement of a $1 million payment from soccer funds. Bla...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Challenge accepted: Durango’s Lauren Milliet ready for big stage in NWSL return

Second-year NWSL pro from Durango sees personal growth, ready for more minutes

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S. Soccer repeals rule that banned kneeling during anthem

U.S. Soccer’s board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe kneeled in supp...

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLS to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8

Major League Soccer is resuming its season amid the coronavirus pandemic on July 8 with a World Cup-style tournament in Florida that won’t include fans in the stands. The league’s...

DATE: Jun 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

USWNT wants soccer federation to repeal national anthem policy

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s national team wants the U.S. Soccer Federation to repeal the anthem policy it instituted after Megan Rapinoe started kneeling during the “The Star-Spangled Ba...

DATE: Jun 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

‘Create your own excitement’: Players ponder empty stadiums

The roar and emotion sure to be missed

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLS players left with bitter feelings

Deal to restart season questioned

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament

Major League Soccer and its players’ union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus p...

DATE: Jun 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLS players agree to salary cuts, Orlando tournament

Owners now must give final approval

DATE: Jun 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Non-conference games among first COVID-19 casualties for Fort Lewis College sports

FLC doesn’t expect to cut any sports programs this year

DATE: May 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Premier League, Serie A announce plans for June restarts

Two of Europe’s top soccer leagues announced plans Thursday to restart their seasons next month, with the English Premier League set to go June 17 after a 100-day cessation from the novel co...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports