Soccer

Play halted for Eriksen tribute during Denmark-Belgium game

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COPENHAGEN — Denmark and Belgium players halted their European Championship match Thursday for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. ...

Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute

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COPENHAGEN — Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in...

Press, Williams score in US women’s 2-0 victory over Nigeria

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AUSTIN, Texas — Christen Press scored late in the first half, Lynn Williams added a goal in the final moments and the U.S. women’s...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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June 22 1918 — Molla Bjurstedt wins the women’s U.S. Lawn...

Eriksen to be fitted with implanted heart monitoring device

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COPENHAGEN — Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday. ...

Copa America cases of COVID-19 rises to 65

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SAO PAULO — CONMEBOL says cases of people with COVID-19 at the Copa America in Brazil have risen to 65. ...

Revived Ramsey key to Wales’ success at Euro 2020

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BAKU, Azerbaijan — When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was...

England’s Rashford hoping to start vs. Scotland at Euro 2020

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LONDON — When the European Championship was put on hold last year, Marcus Rashford spent his time lobbying the British government on child poverty...

Bale sets up both goals, Wales beats Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020

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BAKU, Azerbaijan — Gareth Bale set up both goals and missed a penalty in Wales' 2-0 victory over Turkey on Wednesday at the European...

Brazil keeps search for striker against Peru at Copa America

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SAO PAULO — Brazil coach Tie has hinted he'll continue searching for his ideal strike force in Thursday's Copa America game against Peru. ...