Brazil midfielder Fred banned for one year for doping in Copa America
The governing body of South American soccer says Brazil midfielder Fred has been banned for one year for doping.DECEMBER 15, 2015
Monday's Sports In Brief
BASEBALLDECEMBER 15, 2015
Germany raid over scrapped soccer match, no one arrested
BERLIN (AP) German prosecutors say they raided the apartment of a man suspected of helping plan an attack on a Germany-Netherlands soccer match last month, but made no arrests.DECEMBER 11, 2015
Real's second appeal against Copa del Rey expulsion held up
Madrid has seen its second appeal against expulsion from the Copa del Rey held up.DECEMBER 11, 2015
Michel Platini loses appeal at Court to Arbitration for Sport to lift 90-day ban by FIFA
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Michel Platini loses appeal at Court to Arbitration for Sport to lift 90-day ban by FIFA.DECEMBER 11, 2015
Real Madrid launch new appeal over Copa del Rey expulsion
Real Madrid fielded an ineligible player in their match against Cadiz earlier this month.DECEMBER 10, 2015
Real Madrid lose appeal against Copa del Rey expulsion
Los Blancos could yet take their case to a higher court.DECEMBER 10, 2015
Arsenal's Sanchez lands Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year award
Sanchez has been named Player of the Year by the Football Supporters' Federation.DECEMBER 7, 2015
Real Madrid disqualified from Copa del Rey; plan to appeal punishment
The Spanish giants will not participate in the tournament after fielding Denis Cheryshev.DECEMBER 4, 2015
Athletic Bilbao ease past Linares, win Copa del Rey opener
Last season's finalist Athletic Bilbao began its Copa del Rey campaign with a 2-0 win at Linares in the opening leg of the round of 32 on Th...DECEMBER 3, 2015
5 current and past FIFA executive committee members among 16 men indicted in US soccer probe
WASHINGTON (AP) 5 current and past FIFA executive committee members among 16 men indicted in US soccer probe.DECEMBER 3, 2015
Swiss ministry says FIFA vice presidents Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit were arrested
ZURICH (AP) Swiss ministry says FIFA vice presidents Juan Angel Napout and Alfredo Hawit were arrested.DECEMBER 3, 2015
Swiss Justice Ministry says a further 2 FIFA officials arrested on suspicion of corruption
BERN, Switzerland (AP) Swiss Justice Ministry says a further 2 FIFA officials arrested on suspicion of corruption.DECEMBER 3, 2015
Cheryshev drama mars Real Madrid's Copa del Rey win at Cadiz
The Spanish giants could face a severe punishment after fielding an ineligible player during their Copa del Rey match vs. Cadiz.DECEMBER 2, 2015
Sandro hits hat trick as Barcelona rout Villanovense
Barcelona made easy work of Villanovense to cruise to the Copa del Rey's final 16.DECEMBER 2, 2015
2016 Copa America commercial rights awarded
SUM, an affiliate of MLS, and IMG have won the bidding for commercial rights to next year's centennial Copa America.DECEMBER 2, 2015
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
PRO BASKETBALLDECEMBER 2, 2015
Spain to pay FIFA reduced fine in Barcelona transfer case
FIFA says sport's highest court has cut the fine Spain's soccer federation must pay for breaking transfer rules when Barcelona signed youth...NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Column: Things we're NOT thankful for in the world of sports
Another Thanksgiving in the books.NOVEMBER 27, 2015
Adidas boss says FIFA president should have term, age limits
The CEO of Adidas says a new president of FIFA is not enough and that the world body of football should introduce limits on the term and age...NOVEMBER 20, 2015
New York, Los Angeles highlight Copa América Centenario hosts
Rose Bowl, MetLife Stadium among contenders for marquee matches.NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Soccer star David Beckham is People's Sexiest Man Alive
LOS ANGELES (AP) British soccer star David Beckham has been an international sex symbol for nearly two decades, but he says he's still flattered to be named People magazine's 30th...NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon has surgery for kidney transplant
ZURICH (AP) Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon has surgery for kidney transplant.NOVEMBER 13, 2015
FIFA approves 5 candidates for president in Feb. election, Liberia's Musa Bility excluded
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) FIFA approves 5 candidates for president in Feb. election, Liberia's Musa Bility excluded.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Neymar and Suarez rested as Barca begin Copa defense
Enrique will rest Neymar and Suarez as Barca begin their Copa del Rey title defense.OCTOBER 27, 2015
2024 Copa América
The 2024 Copa America is underway in the United States. The defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi are defending their title against the likes of Brazil, Colombia and the United States. Copa America kicked off with Argentina taking on Canada on June 20 and air exclusively on FOX Networks through the final on July 14.
