• The Canadian Press

    Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won't continue as coach

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. “These have obviously been tough days, but my conscience is clear,” head coach Xavi said. “I have been here two-and-a-half years. It has not been easy. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In his first news co

  • The Canadian Press

    Man United's Casemiro left out of FA Cup final and later withdrawn from bench due to injury

    MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was named on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City and was then withdrawn because of a “late injury issue.” The Brazil international and five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid was a surprise exclusion from Erik ten Hag's starting lineup. United said Casemiro, who has been heavily criticized for his performances this season, was not 100% going into the match at Wembley. It did not expand on the na

  • Yahoo Sports

    Red Sox fans get fresh popcorn, meet Brewers' William Contreras after his homer sent kernels flying

    Contreras' red-hot start to the season now includes destroying a popcorn bucket.

  • The Canadian Press

    Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney hired as head coach of Championship side Plymouth

    LONDON (AP) — Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney was appointed head coach of Championship side Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. The former England striker takes over at the second-tier club four months after he was fired by Birmingham. “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career,” Rooney said. “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green