Canada moves to 7th in women's Volleyball Nations League standings, downing Netherlands
Canada's women's team opened Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Bangkok.
Czechs expect a different South Africa, says coach Koubek
ATLANTA, June 17 : The Czech Republic face South Africa in their second Group A game after they both lost their opening World Cup fixtures, but the European side's manager Miroslav Koubek does not expect their opponents to play in a similar way to their first match.
Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success.
Fans boo hydration break during England-Croatia World Cup match
DALLAS, June 17 : Loud boos echoed around Dallas Stadium at the start of the first hydration break during the World Cup clash between England and Croatia on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation.
What 'anti-ambassador' Richie Laryea brings to Canada's World Cup lineup
Richie Laryea’s mouth is not the only weapon in his arsenal, but it is the most barbed one: Over years of devotion to soccer’s dark arts, he has developed an uncanny ability to whisper opponents into acts of self-defeat.
Rangers appoint Hearts boss McInnes as manager, Rohl moves to Salzburg
GLASGOW, June 17 : Rangers appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year deal after Danny Rohl left Ibrox to join Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit
BOSTON, June 17 : Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.
Germany's Ruediger happy with bogeyman image, says any publicity is good publicity
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 17 : Germany defender Antonio Ruediger is happy being cast as the villain amid criticism of his on-pitch behaviour and said on Wednesday that controversy generates clicks and any publicity was good publicity.