No anthem, flag or matches in territory: FIFA announces measures against Russia over Ukraine invasion

Polish Football Federation president Cezary Kulesza called the FIFA ruling “totally unacceptable.” Sweden and Czech Republic were also dissatisfied.       

Abramovich cedes 'stewardship' of Chelsea amid threat of sanctions

Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch who turned Chelsea into a global powerhouse, announced Saturday he’s surrendering control of the club to trustees of its charitable foundation, throwing into question the billionaire’s future as owner amid the growing threat of sanctions against him. Abramovich faced calls to denounce Vladimir Putin after the Russian president ordered troops […]

Phil Mickelson out as host of American Express PGA Tour event after controversial comments

Mickelson had been the host of the The American Express tournament in La Quinta, California since 2020 and is a two-time winner in the desert       

Opinion: New Arthur Ashe documentary reveals how tennis icon transformed activism in America

“Citizen Ashe” establishes a through line from Ashe to the ways in which Black athletes are using their prominence to advocate for social justice.       

German soccer club FC Schalke 04 removes logo of Russian firm Gazprom from jerseys

German soccer club FC Schalke 04 say they are removing the logo of Russian firm Gazprom, a main sponsor, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.       

2022 MLS season predictions: New England Revolution, Seattle Sounders, Philadelphia Union among favorites

As MLS opens its 2022 season, USA TODAY Sports Network experts attempt to pick the MLS Cup finalists, Supporters’ Shield, MVP and Golden Boot winners.       

Bill introduced to end tax break for stadium builds

The investigation into the Washington Commanders’ workplace — and the NFL’s response — served as an impetus for a bill introduced in Congress aimed at eliminating subsidies for professional stadiums. Three members of Congress — Reps. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) — introduced a bill on Tuesday that would immediately […]

Major League Soccer 2022 season preview: NYCFC takes aim at title repeat; expansion Charlotte FC debuts

While NYCFC faces the daunting task of being the first MLS Cup repeat winner in a decade, Charlotte FC embarks on its expansion season.       

4 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action

The Champions League last 16 rumbles on this week with the final batch of first-leg matches. Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s games in Europe’s premier club competition. Silva’s all-around game still staggering In the 86th minute, Thiago Silva shifted to a different persona. The Chelsea defender quietly and almost invisibly mopped […]