Construction delays may force NHLers to play on untested ice at Milan-Cortina Olympics
The Canadian men's hockey team will open the Olympic Games against Czech Republic and the women against Finland.
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McIlroy eyes Ryder Cup captaincy, but not in 2027
Rory McIlroy has his sights set on leading Europe in the Ryder Cup one day, but the Northern Irishman joked on Wednesday that he hopes to be wielding clubs rather than clipboards when the next edition rolls around in 2027 in Ireland.
Czech Republic sack coach Hasek after Faroes flop
PRAGUE: The Czech football federation (FACR) announced the sacking of national team coach Ivan Hasek on Wednesday, following a humiliating 2-1 defeat in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands. Seeking their first World Cup appearance since 2006, the Czechs are not even completely sure of a berth in the playoffs next March — a situation compounded by their loss in Torshavn on Sunday. Croatia top Group L, three points ahead of the Czech Republic, and the 2018 World Cup runners-up also have a game in hand on their rivals. The Faroes lie one point behind the Czechs, with both having one match remaining in their campaign. “We have terminated cooperation with Ivan Hasek as of today,” FACR head David Trunda told reporters. Trunda added that the FACR would now look for a new coach, possibly a foreigner. An “interim coach” is meanwhile likely to lead the team in their last World Cup qualifier at home to Gibraltar in November. Hasek started his second stint as national team coach ahead of Euro 2024, at which the Czechs were knocked out in the group stage. Pundits criticized the 62-year-old former midfielder for his unattractive style of play, while he bemoaned having no players coming even close to the level of former Czech greats such as Pavel Nedved or Tomas Rosicky. Hasek came under heavy fire following a 5-1 defeat in a World Cup qualifier in Croatia in June. As a player.
Former Spurs director Paratici returns to club after 30-month FIFA ban
Fabio Paratici has returned to Tottenham Hotspur as a sporting director, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, after the Italian had finished serving a 30-month ban from football.
Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy’s win over Israel in World Cup qualifying
UDINE, Italy: The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel took place amid a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof. Italy won 3-0 Tuesday in a game that soccer and security authorities had placed in the highest risk category despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza. There were skirmishes between protesters and police nearby on the streets of Udine at a pro-Palestinian demonstration before the match, but no serious disruptions at the venue during the game. Although, stadium staff had to act quickly to prevent some fans from running onto the field carrying Palestinian flags. “Today wasn’t easy for us,” Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said.
Son wants South Korea to be more aggressive at World Cup
South Korea must not make the error of showing bigger and more established teams too much respect in next year's World Cup, captain Son Heung-min warned.
Pulisic injured as US end Australia's unbeaten run in Denver
Haji Wright scored a goal in each half as the United States surged to a 2-1 win over Australia in Denver on Tuesday ending the Socceroos' unbeaten run under Tony Popovic.
Akhirnya Israel Dipastikan Gagal ke Piala Dunia 2026
Israel dipastikan gagal berlaga di Piala Dunia 2026. Kekalahan dari Italia membuat Tim asuhan Ran Ben Shimon kalah bersaing di Grup I.