Arsenal seeks to overcome Robin van Persie absence

LONDON — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident his side can maintain its Premier League title...

‘Hand of Shame’ sparks debate on cheating, replays

LONDON — Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly...

Soccer’s David Beckham has survived the melodrama

SEATTLE — When David Beckham made his midsummer return to Los Angeles, he understood the mess awaiting...

France edges Ireland to reach World Cup

SAINT-DENIS, France — France required a contentious equalizing goal in extra time in a 1-1 draw Wednesday...

Darian Townsend sets 200 medley short-course WR

BERLIN — Darian Townsend of South Africa has beaten Michael Phelps to break the short-course world record...

All guns blazing at Arsenal

PARIS — If Arsenal carries on at this rate, there’ll be a line as long as a London bus of one-time...

Steven Gerrard’s disputed penalty earns Liverpool draw

LIVERPOOL, England — Steven Gerrard equalized with a disputed penalty Monday as Liverpool drew 2-2 with...

Beckham to miss out on England squad if Galaxy win

LONDON - David Beckham will miss England’s friendly against Brazil next week if his MLS club Los Angeles...

Chelsea 5 points clear after 1-0 win over Man U

LONDON — John Terry headed Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday that extended his team’s...

Bayern imploding after setbacks

FRANKFURT — With Bayern Munich all but out of the Champions League, falling behind in the Bundesliga...