• The Canadian Press

    Canadians in the spotlight as Chelsea loses to Barcelona in Women’s Champions League

    LONDON (AP-CP) — Kadeisha Buchanan was sent off and fellow Canadian Ashley Lawrence conceded a penalty as Chelsea's Women's Champions League run ended in the semifinal, dispatched 2-1 on aggregate by Barcelona after losing Saturday's second leg 2-0. Aitana Bonmati scored and won the penalty to lead Barca past the Londoners. Buchanan looked incredulous when Romanian referee Juliana Demetrescu showed her a red card in the 59th minute after issuing a second caution for the Canadian's tackle on Patr

  • The Canadian Press

    Nico Williams racially abused by fans as his Athletic loses at Atletico in fight for CL spot

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Another incident of racism in Spanish soccer marred Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Spain forward Nico Williams said he was targeted by shouts of “monkey” while he took a corner kick in the first half at Metropolitano Stadium. When he later scored Athletic's goal, he appeared to respond to the insults by running past the stands and tapping his forearm in reference to his skin color. Atletico captain Koke Resurrección condemned the incident, say

  • PA Media: Sport

    Sheffield United relegated from Premier League following heavy loss at Newcastle

    The beleaguered Blades slipped to a 25th defeat of a miserable season despite taking an early lead at St James’ Park.

  • The Canadian Press

    PSG fails to win the French league after drawing with struggling Le Havre

    PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain failed to clinch the French league title at home when it had to come from two goals down to draw with struggling Le Havre 3-3 on Saturday. It took a stoppage-time goal from Goncalo Ramos to force the draw. A win, as expected, would have given PSG a third straight French crown and record-extending 12th overall. PSG extended its lead to 12 points over second-placed Monaco, which has four games left. PSG can still become champion this weekend if Monaco drops points