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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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...
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...
