The Fort Worth Press

Brighton relish 'incredible' rise from exile to Europa League

Brighton's "incredible" journey from homeless exiles facing oblivion to their current status as Premier League trendsetters will reach a memorable climax when they host AEK Athens in their first-ever European match on Thursday.

Most Spanish women footballers rejoin squad after deal

Most of Spain's international footballers have agreed to rejoin the squad, the government said Wednesday, following a strike by the World Cup winners over the disgraced former president of the federation forcibly kissing a player.

Verstappen primed to roar back at 'old school' Japan GP

Runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen will be determined to roar back at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after his record streak of 10 straight wins ended in Singapore.

Kurash, bang, wallop: five unusual Asian Games sports

The Asian Games is home to some sports that are a little more quirky than the Olympic staples of athletics, swimming and cycling.

Asian Games host Hangzhou -- replica Eiffel Tower and robot dogs

China's eastern city of Hangzhou is set to host the largest Asian Games ever with nearly 12,000 athletes in action.

Alvarez saves Man City blushes after Champions League first night scare

Manchester City overcame an early scare to get their Champions League defence off to a solid start on Tuesday but nine-man Celtic endured a rough night in Rotterdam.

Ohtani undergoes elbow surgery, tipped for 'full recovery'

Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery to repair his injured elbow on Tuesday, with a top sports injury surgeon stating that the Los Angeles Angels ace will be ready to hit and pitch again in 2025.

Alvarez guides Man City to winning Champions League start after Red Star shock

Julian Alvarez's double saved Manchester City's blushes as the holders began their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win after Red Star Belgrade took a shock lead at the Etihad on Tuesday.

Rodgers rues Celtic 'inexperience' after Feyenoord loss

A "bitterly disappointed" Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left to rue the "inexperience" of two players sent off in a 2-0 Champions League loss to Feyenoord but said the Scottish champions had proved they could be competitive.

Felix hits double as 'best' Barca thrash Antwerp

Joao Felix struck twice as Barcelona flexed their muscles with a crushing 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League on Tuesday, showing their determination to be considered among Europe's elite once again.

Nine-man Celtic lose 2-0 to ruthless Feyenoord in Champions League opener

A ruthless Feyenoord beat an indisciplined Celtic 2-0 in a scrappy Champions League Group E encounter Tuesday with the Scottish champions hit by two red cards in the space of five minutes.

PSG get better of Dortmund in Champions League opener

Paris Saint-Germain got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start on Tuesday as a Kylian Mbappe penalty set them up for a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Parc des Princes.

Man City recover from Red Star shock for winning Champions League start

Julian Alvarez saved Manchester City's blushes after Red Star Belgrade took a shock lead at the Etihad as the holders began their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.

Felix hits double as Barca thrash Antwerp

Joao Felix struck twice as Barcelona flexed their muscles with a crushing 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League on Tuesday, showing their determination to be considered among Europe's elite once again.

Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic Asia Cup win in Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night.

Striking Spain players arrive at training camp as dispute continues

Spanish internationals selected by new coach Montse Tome gathered Tuesday at the women's national team training camp, despite declaring themselves unavailable, with doubts about their willingness to play in upcoming Nations League games persisting.

Howe 'proud' of Newcastle's Milan stalemate on Champions League return

Eddie Howe was proud of Newcastle United's dogged return to Champions League football after two decades away, holding seven-time European kings AC Milan to a goalless draw in Tuesday's opening Group F match.

'I like these situations' says under pressure Man U boss before Bayern tie

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag on Tuesday backed his side to come through their early-season struggles ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.

Newcastle hold AC Milan on Champions League return

Newcastle held AC Milan to a goalless draw in Tuesday's opening match of their first Champions League campaign in two decades.

Springboks coach Nienaber 'excited' at Irish World Cup challenge

South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday he was "excited" at what he expected to be a "proper Test match" when his defending champions face world ranked number one side Ireland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B match.

'Great solution': Klopp and Tuchel back Nagelsmann amid Germany job rumours

Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday joined Thomas Tuchel in backing the rumoured appointment of Julian Nagelsmann for the Germany national team job.

England's Root to get World Cup practice against Ireland

England batsman Joe Root will face Ireland in Wednesday's one-day international series opener as he eyes extra practice ahead of the World Cup.

Striking Spain players travelling to national team camp

Spanish internationals called up by new coach Montse Tome travelled Tuesday to meet up with the women's national team, despite declaring themselves unavailable, with doubts about their willingness to play in upcoming Nations League games persisting.

Arteta wants Arsenal to make 'beautiful memories' on Champions League return

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players to make "beautiful memories" on their return to the Champions League after a six-year absence.

Springboks' Etzebeth returns for Ireland World Cup clash

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth will start in this weekend's Rugby World Cup game against Ireland after recovering from a shoulder injury, South African Rugby announced on Tuesday.

Burger replaces injured Malan in much-changed Namibia side

Centre Danco Burger replaced the injured Le Roux Malan in one of nine changes to the Namibia side named by head coach Allister Coetzee on Thursday to face hosts France at the Rugby World Cup this week.

Bayern can use Man United struggles 'to our advantage', says Kane

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said Tuesday his side had to use Manchester United's struggles "to our advantage" but admitted Erik ten Hag's struggling side "could be really dangerous" in their Champions League opener.

North Korea win on international return as rivals South hit nine

North Korea returned to major international competition for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic with a 2-0 win over Taiwan in men's football at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

'Why not?': Tuchel backs Nagelsmann amid Germany job rumours

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday backed the rumoured appointment of the man he replaced in the dugout, Julian Nagelsmann, for the Germany job.

History makers Morocco to begin World Cup qualifying against Eritrea

World Cup history makers Morocco will host minnows Eritrea -- 181 places lower in the FIFA rankings -- when they start their quest for a place at the 2026 tournament.

Several striking Spain players arrive for national team camp

Six Spain players arrived at a Madrid hotel to join their women's national team camp on Tuesday, five of whom are currently striking over changes they want made in the Spanish football federation (RFEF).

North Korea win on return to international stage