Scottie Scheffler lifts 2nd Augusta Masters title

Golfer Scottie Scheffler of the US holds up his trophy after winning the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 April 2024. EFE/EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Sports Desk, Apr 15 ( EFE).- World number one Scottie Scheffler won his second Augusta Masters golf championship on Sunday, two years after first lifting the trophy at the legendary Georgia course in the United States. The 27-year-old American carded a four-under-par 68 in the final round to finish with an overall eleven under-par 277. … Read more

Raphinha double helps Barca edge PSG

Barcelona's Raphinha in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, 1st leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona, in Paris, France, 10 April 2024. EFE-EPA/YOAN VALAT

Sports Desk, Apr 11 (EFE).- Brazilian striker Raphinha scored twice, while Andreas Christensen came off the bench on his 28th birthday to head home the winner as Barcelona defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal in Paris on Wednesday. Ousmane Dembele (CR) of PSG and teammate Kylian Mbappe in … Read more

IOC bans Russian, Belarusian athletes from Olympics opening ceremony

The logo of the Paris 2024 organizing committee headquarters, in Saint-Denis, France, 20 June 2023. EFE-EPA FILE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Madrid, Mar 19 (EFE).- The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Tuesday not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes, who qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as independents, to take part in the opening ceremony’s parade. The IOC director of Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations, James MacLeod, said at a … Read more

Man United pip Liverpool in FA Cup thriller to reach semis

Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring the 4-3 goal during the FA Cup quarter-final soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, Britain, 17 March 2024. EFE-EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sports Desk, Mar 18 (EFE).- Amad Diallo struck late into extra time as Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 in one of the best all-time FA Cup classics to book their place in the semifinal at Old Trafford on Sunday. With the clock ticking for a penalty shootout, Alejandro Garnacho picked up the ball in the … Read more

Mbappe double propels PSG into quarterfinals

PSG striker Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second goal against Real Sociedad, during the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at the Reale Arena stadium, in San Sebastián, Spain on Mar. 5, 2023. EFE/Juan Herrero

Sports Desk, Mar 6 (EFE).- Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Sociedad 1-2 in the return leg of the round of 16 match to move to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2021. The Parisians, who won the first leg 2-0, brought their class to San Sebastian and … Read more

Modric’s vintage power earns Real full points

Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric (C) celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla FC, in Madrid, Spain, 25 February 2024. EFE-EPA/Javier Lizon

Sports Desk, Feb 26 (EFE).- Luka Modric came off the bench to score a late winner as Real Madrid overcame Sevilla 1-0 at Santiago Bernabeu in the Spanish LaLiga on Sunday, edging close to the title. In a game that got off to a slow start, Real could have won by a bigger margin if … Read more

Messi, Suarez close Inter’s preseason without seeing win

Inter Miami's forward Lionel Messi of Argentina attends a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, 06 February 2024. EFE-EPA FILE/FRANCK ROBICHON

Sports Desk, Feb 16 (EFE).- Major League Soccer club Inter Miami closed its preseason on Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Newell’s Old Boys at home. The club won just one preseason match, in Hong Kong, in which two of its most recognizable stars, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, did not play. Both Messi and … Read more

Mbappé tells PSG he will leave in the summer: reports

Kylian Mbappe of PSG warms up for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st leg match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Real Sociedad in Paris, France, 14 February 2024.  EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ

Paris, Feb 15 (EFE).- Kylian Mbappé has informed Paris Saint Germain that he intends to leave the club this summer, the French press reported Thursday. Mbappé, widely seen as one of the world’s best players, has long been a target for Real Madrid, and the reports are likely to spark frenzied speculation over his future. … Read more

Immobile inflicts more misery on wounded Bayern

Lazio's Ciro Immobile (L) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st leg soccer match SS Lazio vs FC Bayern Munich in Rome, Italy, 14 February 2024. EFE-EPA/ANGELO CARCONI

Sports Desk, Feb 15 (EFE).- Ciro Immobile scored from a penalty to hand Lazio a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 match in Rome on Wednesday, inflicting more misery on the German side after a domestic setback. Lazio’s Ciro Immobile (L) converts a penalty to score the 1-0 goal … Read more

Mbappe gives PSG edge over Sociedad

Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe (L) and Real Sociedad's Igor Zubeldia in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st leg match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Real Sociedad in Paris, France, 14 February 2024. EFE-EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Sports Desk, Feb 15 (EFE).- Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola scored in the second half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 at home on Wednesday. Paris Saint Germain’s Danilo Pereira (R) and Real Sociedad’s Andre Silva in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, … Read more

1 killed, several wounded in Kansas City shooting

A view of the area around Union Station after a shooting following the NFL Super Bowl LVIII Victory Parade for the Kansas City Chiefs in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 14 February 2024. EFE/EPA/DAVE KAUP

Washington, Feb 14 (EFE) – At least one person was killed and 21 were injured in a shooting at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in the city of Kansas City (Missouri, US) on Wednesday. Of the 21 gunshot victims, eight are in immediate danger of death, seven have life-threatening injuries … Read more