Tag: Scotland
Northern Ireland marks centenary in low key fashion
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II stressed the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest best wishes” to the people...
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
WASHINGTON — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week's climate summit. But there’s still a long way...
Slavia Prague defender Kúdela appeals 10-match ban
PRAGUE — Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela is appealing his 10-match ban for racially abusing a Black opponent in a Europa League soccer match.
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Biden’s virtual climate summit: Diplomacy sans human touch
WASHINGTON — There will be no hands to shake or backs to slap, no way to look a foreign leader in the eye. The...
Spain, Netherlands plan for fans at European Championship
Spain and the Netherlands are now committing to having fans at the European Championship matches they are hosting in June.
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In shinty or in golf, Robert MacIntyre shows plenty of fight
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Robert MacIntyre was 12 tournaments into his rookie season on the European Tour when he wanted to go home to Scotland,...
Denmark shines in 4-0 win at Austria in World Cup qualifying
VIENNA, Austria — Denmark could become the first European team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup at this pace.
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European women’s soccer vision sees place for indie clubs
GENEVA — Independent teams should have a place beside storied names from men’s soccer even as the women’s game develops rapidly, the organization of...
Denmark routs Moldova 8-0 after pre-game T-shirt protest
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark changed all 10 outfield players to face Moldova and still enjoyed a national-best 8-0 win in a World Cup qualifying...
Former Scottish leader launches new pro-independence party
LONDON — Scotland’s former first minister, Alex Salmond, said Friday he is setting up a new pro-independence party that will field candidates in the...
