• The Independent

    Paris 2024: Cauldron atop Acropolis lit with Olympic torch as relay arrives in Athens

    Retired Greek 400-meter hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis lit a cauldron with the Paris 2024 Olympic flame in front of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens late on Friday (19 April). The flame reached the Acropolis as part of the torch relay following a ceremony in ancient Olympia on Tuesday. In addition to being carried by a relay of torchbearers, the flame has travelled around southern Greece and islands by car, plane and ferry.

  • The Canadian Press

    Charlotte FC hosts Minnesota United in non-conference action

    Minnesota United FC (3-2-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (3-3-2, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Charlotte FC -103, Minnesota United FC +260, Draw +253; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: Charlotte FC faces Minnesota United in non-conference play.Charlotte is 3-0-1 at home. Charlotte ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference drawing 33 corner kicks, averaging 4.1 per game.United is 2-1-0 in road games. Bongokuh

  • The Canadian Press

    San Jose Earthquakes try to end road losing streak in game against the LA Galaxy

    San Jose Earthquakes (1-7-0, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (4-1-3, first in the Western Conference)Carson, California; Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Los Angeles -161, San Jose +356, Draw +336; over/under is 3.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Earthquakes travel to the LA Galaxy aiming to end a four-game road skid.The Galaxy are 4-1-2 in conference matchups. The Galaxy are seventh in the Western Conference allowing only 11 goals.The Earthquakes are 1-7-0 against West

  • The Independent

    Is Man City v Chelsea on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup semi-final

    Everything you need to know ahead of the semi-final