KEN MAGUIRE

AP Sports Writer
President Joe Biden and Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar watch as girls play hurling during a youth Gaelic sports demonstration at Farmleigh House, Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice
A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress codes — in this case “skorts.” Camogie, a female version of hurling, doesn’t allow players to wear shorts.
 
The Pulteney Bridge in the World Heritage site of Bath, England, is shown, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with the rugby stadium to the right. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation
The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby. But it loves its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site designation too. And that’s why Bath Rugby club and some neighbors are at odds.
 
Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn face-off during a press conference at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Thursday April 24, 2025, two days ahead of his fight against Chris Eubank Jr. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)
Can Benn-Eubank Jr. live up to the hype? Fines and family drama highlight British middleweight bout
They’ve sold more tickets than their dads. Now, it’s on Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn to deliver on what one promoter said could be the “British Hagler-Hearns.”
 
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Champions League Group D soccer match between Manchester City and Sevilla at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super, file)
By the numbers: De Bruyne’s masterful decade at Man City
Kevin De Bruyne established himself as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever midfielders at Manchester City with his unparalleled creative ability, fierce shot and relentless work ethic.
 
Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford applauds huis side fans after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Aston Villa at the Gtech Community stadium in London, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Tuchel calls up Marcus Rashford and ‘serial winner’ Jordan Henderson to his first England squad
Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have been included in coach Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
 
Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba attends boxing media workout in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in London. Ngamba is the Cameroonian who made history at the Paris Olympics when she became the first athlete competing as a refugee to earn a medal. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card
Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in London. Ngamba made history at the Paris Olympics when she became the first athlete competing as a refugee to earn a medal. She took bronze in the middleweight category.
 
FILE -Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets 3-month ban in settlement of doping case, can return before French Open
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency and says the agreement ends a case that was “hanging over me” since his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago.
 
England's Moeen Ali plays a shot on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match between England and Australia, at The Oval cricket ground in London, Saturday, July 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decades. Now they are buying into an even more quintessential English sport - cricket.
 
Ryan Reynolds attends a ceremony honoring Kevin Feige with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Walk of Fame, July 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Wrexham pays a ‘significant’ fee to acquire a rival’s striker in promotion push
Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England’s third division. In pursuit of its third straight promotion, Wrexham splashed some cash at League One rival Reading to secure the services of striker Sam Smith.
 
Fans cheer before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, outside Azteca stadium in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hosts
It’s a question Roger Goodell gets when he’s in London: Would the NFL stage a Super Bowl internationally? The usual answer is that America’s biggest sporting event is reserved for cities that have NFL franchises.
 
Liverpool's manager Arne Slot reacts during the English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Father knows best? Liverpool winning but manager’s dad wants more action
Arne Slot’s dad wasn’t impressed with Liverpool’s midweek win over Lille in the Champions League. The Liverpool manager mentioned his dad’s reaction when discussing how difficult it is to break down defensive-minded opponents.
 
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) hands the football to Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins to play in NFL’s first game in Spain at home of Real Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabéu Stadium. The league said Friday that the Dolphins will be the designated “home” team at Real Madrid’s venue.
 
FILE -Caroline Dubois, of Great Britain, left, reacts after defeating Donjeta Sadiku, of Kosovo, right, in a light weight (60kg) preliminary boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/ Frank Franklin II, File)
On her own, Caroline Dubois eyes boxing stardom beyond family feud and sibling rivalry
Caroline Dubois and her brother Daniel are taking sibling rivalries to new levels. The London boxers achieved a rare feat in 2024 when they became just the second sister-brother duo to hold titles at the same time.
 
Flower tributes for Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson rest outside the Motorpoint Arena before a memorial ice hockey game between Nottingham Panthers and Manchester Storm in Nottingham, England, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson’s death, asks for donations for legal costs
Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs.
 
Flower tributes for Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson rest outside the Motorpoint Arena before a memorial ice hockey game between Nottingham Panthers and Manchester Storm in Nottingham, England, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson’s No. 47 to honor player who died after neck cut
Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers. The U.K. hockey team officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey on Saturday in tribute to the American forward who died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate during a game over a year ago.
 
Harry Kane poses during the unveiling of a statue of himself at The Peter May Centre in London, Monday Nov. 18, 2024. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)
Face facts: Statues of stars like Kane and Ronaldo don’t always deliver. Sculptors offer advice
One art critic compared the new Harry Kane bronze statue to a bulging-jawed comic strip character. The infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust in 2017 gave the chiseled soccer star a chubby face and goofy smile.
 
FILE - Flower tributes for Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson rest outside the Motorpoint Arena before a memorial ice hockey game between Nottingham Panthers and Manchester Storm in Nottingham, England, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson’s death in England
It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) calls an audible during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo calls his team ‘soft’ after 6th straight loss
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo told his players what he thought about their performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. And then he told everyone else. He says “We’re a soft football team across the board.”
 
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Bigsby scores 2 TDs as Jaguars show fight in 32-16 win over Patriots in London
Tank Bigsby rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Washington returned a punt 96 yards for a score in Jacksonville’s 32-16 comeback win over the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) smiles during NFL football practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Harrow, England. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Patriots QB Drake Maye ‘ready to go’ against Jaguars in London
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye deflected questions about his knee and said he’s ready to make his second career start when New England faces the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
 
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works out during NFL football practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Harrow, England. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Patriots practice on Winston Churchill’s old stomping grounds in London
A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams. It’s a chance to learn about local history.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) practices at The Grove in Watford, England, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
QB Trevor Lawrence says Jaguars have ‘turned the page’ on latest embarrassing loss
Over in Old England, it’s on to New England for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence says he and his team have put an embarrassing 35-16 loss to the Chicago Bears behind them. Next up are the Patriots on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit (84), who is part of the practice squad, poses for a photo before an NFL football game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears in London, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Former rugby star Rees-Zammit ‘loving every moment’ as he tries to crack Jaguars roster
Aspiring wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit’s “opportunity will come” as the former rugby star continues to learn football.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaves the field after an NFL football game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears in London, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
QB Trevor Lawrence says Jaguars too ‘fragile’ as Pederson cites owner’s backing
Too fragile. Lack of focus. No urgency. Take your pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars were looking for answers Sunday after a 35-16 loss to the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dropped them to 1-5.
 
Bears players celebrate after Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) scored his side's third touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears in London, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Williams throws 4 TDs and TE Kmet handles long snaps for Bears in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London
Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes — two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet — and the Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks to the press after a NFL football training session in Watford, near London, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, ahead of the game against the Chicago Bears at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Jaguars TE Engram ‘trending’ toward playing vs Bears in London after missing games with leg injury
Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is likely to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears in what would be a boost for a team that arrived late to England because of Hurricane Milton.
 
FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell says
The NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time.
 
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during an interview after a training session in Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, ahead of the game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson doubtful vs Jaguars in London because of calf injury
The Chicago Bears secondary could be down another starter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was listed as doubtful Friday because of a calf injury picked up in practice.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Cam Little (39) celebrates with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton
The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive to London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
 
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears appreciate ‘bossy’ QB Caleb Williams and get acclimated to London
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore says rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has been “bossy” lately. Seems to be working.
 
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