Premier League

Ex-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team

3 days ago

And there's a chance New York could wind up serving in part as a farm team for the Premier League parent.

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

6 days ago

But there was one final landmark for the 71-year-old Scot at West Bromwich Albion - the first 5-5 draw in the Premier League.

Ferguson heads into retirement seeking 1 more win

8 days ago

"Every team wants to win their last home game - that's a fact of life," said Ferguson, who was named the Premier League's manager of the year on Friday.

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

10 days ago

"Playing its 68th match of the season, Chelsea won despite missing Terry and midfielder Eden Hazard, both injured in Sunday's 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa.

Cup to drop: Wigan relegated with loss to Arsenal

11 days ago

Wigan became the first team to win the FA Cup and get relegated in the same season, losing 4-1 at Arsenal on Tuesday night and ending its eight-year stay in the Premier League.

Lampard, Barcelona top weekly AP soccer poll

11 days ago

"The end of City's quest for silverware this season led to the firing of coach Roberto Mancini on Monday, the first anniversary of the team's Premier League title triumph.

Man City fires manager Roberto Mancini

12 days ago

Manchester City has fired manager Roberto Mancini after conceding the Premier League title to rival Manchester United and finishing the season without a trophy.

Man U fans pack streets to honor champs, Ferguson

12 days ago

In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy through packed city streets on a...

United gives Ferguson winning home farewell

13 days ago

Since he took over in November 1986, United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups, four League Cups and one Cup Winners' Cup among 38 major trophies.

Dempsey goal, assist lift Spurs into EPL 4th place

13 days ago

Clint Dempsey scored the tying goal on a sliding shot into an empty net from 30 yards, then crossed to Emmanuel Adebayor for the a goal-ahead in the 83rd minute to lead Tottenham over Stoke 2-1...

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

14 days ago

But season still could end on a low for Wigan, which is 18th in the Premier League at 9-19-8 with two games left.

Lampard breaks Chelsea scoring record in Villa win

14 days ago

American defender Eric Lichaj made his first start for Villa since an FA Cup match against Millwall on Jan. 25 and his first Premier League start since Dec. 29 versus Wigan.

Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell

15 days ago

With Manchester United having wrapped up the Premier League title, the game against Swansea has no real bearing on the standings.

Man United hires Moyes to replace Ferguson

16 days ago

Moyes will be leaving Everton after 11 years to replace his fellow Scotsman next season as manager of the Premier League champions.

Ferguson key in Man U's financial transformation

17 days ago

Ferguson was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999, following the club's unprecedented treble of success in the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup.

Juventus clinches 29th Serie A title

20 days ago

I will never stopThird-place AC Milan (19-8-8) opened a four-point lead over Fiorentino (18-10-7) for Italy's final berth in next season's Champions League, winning 1-0 at home against Torino as...

Jose Mourinho seems headed back to Chelsea

24 days ago

Chelsea hasn't been close to winning the Premier League since Ancelotti delivered the title in 2010, and Chelsea isn't even assured of a Champions League berth for next season.

Bayern, Lewandowski top weekly AP soccer poll

25 days ago

The newly crowned Premier League champion was third in the team poll and Robin van Persie - who had four goals in the past week, including a title-clinching hat trick against Aston Villa - was...

Messi scores in 18th straight league game

69 days ago

LONDON (AP) - Frank Lampard scored his 200th goal for Chelsea, and the Blues beat visiting West Ham 2-0 Sunday to move past Tottenham into third place in the English Premier League.

Manchester United opens 15-point lead in England

70 days ago

Manchester United opened a 15-point lead in the English Premier League with nine games remaining, beating Reading 1-0 Saturday on a Wayne Rooney goal as second-place Manchester City lost 2-0 at...

Soccer fights for status in cricket-crazed India

75 days ago

The Indian Premier League dwarfs every other sports event on the sub-continent - from attendance to TV ratings, from cash to player salaries.

Chelsea rallies for 2-2 tie at Manchester United

76 days ago

FIFA will give referees high tech aids at the Confederations' Cup in Brazil in June and the 2014 World Cup, while the English Premier League will introduce technology next season.

Tim Howard likely to miss US qualifiers

77 days ago

Howard was hurt Feb. 26 in an FA Cup win over Oldham and missed last weekend's Premier League game against Reading.

City wins at Villa to keep flickering hopes alive

82 days ago

Carlos Tevez kept alive Manchester City's slight hope of successfully defending its Premier League title, scoring in first-half stoppage time Monday night for a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened...