BERLIN--Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has criticised former World Cup-winning team mate Mesut Ozil for the way he announced his international retirement over racism claims and said the Arsenal player spoke "nonsense".
TALLINN, Estonia--Atletico Madrid finally got their own back on Real Madrid in European competition by lifting the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, snatching a 4-2 win over their city rivals thanks to goals from midfielders Saul Niguez and Koke in extra time.
LONDON--Double world champion Fernando Alonso will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, his team McLaren said in a statement on Tuesday.
ATLANTA--Red-hot rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. departed early due to injury, but the Atlanta Braves still finished a four-game sweep over the visiting Miami Marlins with a 5-2 win Wednesday at SunTrust Park.
LONDON--AEK Athens and PAOK Thessaloniki gave Greek football fans plenty to cheer about as both clubs reached the Champions League play-off round and joined three former winners of Europe's elite club competition on Tuesday.
