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Loons start fast, give up three second-half goals in loss at Colorado
Danny Wilson's winning header in the 82nd minute -- in the pouring rain -- wiped away the Loons' 2-0 lead they took after just 24 minutes. Minnesota is now 0-4 to start the season.
Loons' young players generate excitement in debut
SuperDraft pick Patrick Weah caused a stir with first touch in MLS — a diving, dangerous header
Minnesota United still searching for an effective left-side attacker
The Loons are waiting for newly signed Franco Fragapane to arrive from Argentina.
Wilson's late header gives Colorado 3-2 win over Minnesota
Danny Wilson headed in a free kick in the 82nd minute and the Colorado Rapids rallied past Minnesota United 3-2 on a rainy Saturday night.
Thorns win Challenge Cup after penalty shootout with Gotham
Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi's attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.
Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to Chelsea
In a haze of blue smoke produced by fans, Manchester City's team buses were serenaded into their stadium with chants of "Champions."
German Greens slam party's own mayor over racist language
Leaders of Germany's Greens on Saturday slammed the mayor of Tuebingen, a member of their own party, for using a racist slur in a social media post about a black soccer player.
Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans
A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Ajax.
LaVine, White score 25 as Bulls beat Celtics 121-99
Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.
Abila, Reynoso on the mend for Loons; help from France, Argentina on the way
A favorable injury update on the Loons as they prepare to face Colorado on Saturday night.
Minnesota United-Colorado game preview
The Loons remain the only team in Major League Soccer without a point and, at 0-3, have not until now started a season by losing their first three games. Since 1999, only six MLS teams have started the season with three losses and still made the playoffs.
Newcastle close to EPL safety after stunning Leicester 4-2
Newcastle stunned Leicester 4-2 to inch closer to survival in the English Premier League and deal a potentially damaging blow to the Foxes' Champions League hopes on Friday.
9 Super League clubs accept UEFA fines, 3 rebels face bans
Only nine of the 12 European clubs who launched an ill-fated bid to form a Super League have agreed to a peace deal with UEFA and accepted being fined millions of dollars.
UK to ease holiday travel ban yet keeps most quarantines
Britain announced a "first tentative step" Friday toward resuming international travel, saying U.K. citizens will be able to travel to countries including Portugal, Iceland and Israel later this month without having to quarantine upon their return.
Ed Sheeran becomes shirt sponsor of English club Ipswich
English singer Ed Sheeran is the new shirt sponsor for third-division soccer club Ipswich.
First woman completing sport analytics degree at Syracuse U
and so is her school.
Animal Crossing among 4 inductees to Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? award-winning StarCraft and Animal Crossing, whose popularity has surged during the pandemic.
Gasper ups his Spanish-speaking game to fill language gap with Loons teammates
Chase Gasper is brushing up on second language, and fellow Loons approve.
Colorado Rapids host Minnesota United FC in conference action
Minnesota United FC (0-3-0) vs. Colorado Rapids (1-1-1)
Chelsea beats Madrid to set up all-English CL final vs City
Chelsea's decision to fire a club legend suddenly doesn't seem so callous after all.