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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 file photo, World Heavyweight boxing champion Britain's Anthony Joshua celebrates after beating challenger Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev to win their Heavyweight title fight at Wembley Arena in London. Anthony Joshua faces Oleksandr Usyk in the second defense of his second spell as world heavyweight champion on Saturday Sept. 25, 2021 in front of 60,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP, File)
Heavyweight champ Joshua back in ring and has plenty to lose

By Steve Douglas Sep. 23, 2021 04:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 3, 20219 file photo, Sevilla's Bryan Gil goes for the ball during the Europa League group A soccer match between Sevilla and APOEL Nicosia at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain. Tottenham has signed Spain winger Bryan Gil from Sevilla with Argentine forward Erik Lamela moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. Media reports say the package has cost Tottenham around $29 million. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
Sevilla's Gil joins Tottenham as Lamela makes opposite move

Jul. 26, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 file photo, World Heavyweight boxing champion Britain's Anthony Joshua celebrates after beating challenger Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev to win their Heavyweight title fight at Wembley Arena in London. Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sept. 25. The fight pits two 2012 London Olympic gold medallists against each other. Joshua topped the podium in the super-heavyweight division and Usyk reigned supreme in the heavyweight bracket. (Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP, File)
Joshua defending heavyweight titles vs Usyk in September

Jul. 20, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (#12) scores on a penalty kick to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Red Stars in an NWSL match at Providence Park on Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)
Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 23, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 file photo the Henri Delaunay Trophy is displayed on the stage at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. France won the last major international soccer tournament — the World Cup in 2018 — by defending compactly, hitting teams on the break with clinical finishing, and being effective at set pieces. What will the winning approach be at the European Championship? (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)
EURO 2020: Capsules for teams at the European Championship

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Manchester United's Lauren James, right, shoots during the Women's Super League match against West Ham at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Manchester United women’s team has made its Old Trafford debut in a league game against West Ham. The team normally plays its Women’s Super League home matches at Leigh Sports Village but switched to Old Trafford during the international break in the men’s game. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)
Manchester Utd women's team wins 2-0 in Old Trafford debut

Mar. 27, 2021 08:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, United States Alex Morgan reacts during the international friendly women's soccer match agaiinst The Netherlands at Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands. Morgan is back with the U.S. national team and learning to adjust to a career as a working mom. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP, File)
Alex Morgan back with US national team, daughter in tow

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 11, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan, center vies for the ball with Reading's Angharad James during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Morgan came on as a 69th minute substitute, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months

Nov. 07, 2020 11:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 2, 2019 file photo, United States' Alex Morgan celebrates her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France. Morgan says she is ready to make her Tottenham debut in Sunday’s Women’s Super League match against Manchester City but cannot play 90 minutes yet. The World Cup winner hasn’t played since last year after giving birth in May to daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Awaiting Tottenham debut, Morgan focuses on making impact

By Rob Harris Oct. 29, 2020 02:19 PM EDT

Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan sit in the stands during the FA Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, at the Hive, in London, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Kirsty O'Connor/PA via AP)
Alex Morgan's Tottenham debut delayed for weeks by 'setback'

Oct. 18, 2020 06:30 AM EDT

Tottenham's Son Heung-min, center, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Oli Scarff/Pool via AP)
Asian nations ready to ease back into international football

By John Duerden Oct. 07, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Tottenham Hotspurs' Alex Morgan warms up ahead of the Women's FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park, London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Tess Derry/PA via AP)
Alex Morgan leaving tea-cup celebrations to Spurs teammates

By Rob Harris Oct. 02, 2020 03:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo, United States' Alex Morgan controls the ball during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. Tottenham secured the biggest signing yet in a summer of high-profile acquisitions in the Women’s Super League by bringing in United States striker Alex Morgan on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old Morgan will play in England for the first time and moves four months after giving birth to her first child. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)
Alex Morgan joins influx of top Americans in English league

By Steve Douglas Sep. 12, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

A woman takes images of decorated bicycles, or flower bikes, as sign warns for the risk of spreading the coronavirus in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sunday, April 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: Bucks' Hill details family experience with virus

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2020 06:04 PM EDT

In this handout photo provided 10 Downing Street, Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during a media briefing on coronavirus in Downing Street, London, Thursday, April 2, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street via AP)
Premier League stars face backlash over pay during pandemic

By Rob Harris Apr. 02, 2020 04:37 PM EDT