Tag: England
Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — With a few minutes remaining in Sweden’s chaotic European Championship match against Poland, Janne Andersson decided to have some fun...
Andy Murray picked for British team to defend Olympic gold
LONDON — Two-time defending champion Andy Murray will attempt to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal after being named to the British team...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 25
1921 — Jock Hutchinson is the first American to...
Germany preparing for ‘next games’ despite mixed Euro 2020
MUNICH — After reaching the knockout stage of European Championship, Germany is looking at ways to cut down on mistakes.
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British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
LONDON — The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped...
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
LONDON — The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped...
5 years after Brexit vote, divided UK still feels shockwaves
LONDON — Five years ago Wednesday, Britons voted in a referendum that was meant to bring certainty to the U.K.’s unsettled relationship with its...
Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star’s death
LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died...
AP Sportlight
June 24
1910 — James Braid wins his fifth British Open...
‘No zero risk’: UK decision to increase Wembley fans debated
LONDON — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next...
