Reluctant referee Yamashita on brink of World Cup history
TOKYO: Yoshimi Yamashita had to be "dragged along" to officiate her first match - now she's making history as one of the first women referees at a men's World Cup.
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Soccer-Canada adds friendly against Bahrain to World Cup build up
(Reuters) - Canada has added a friendly against Bahrain in Manama as part of their final preparations for the World Cup in Qatar, Soccer Canada said on Thursday.
Canadian men add friendly match against Bahrain ahead of Qatar World Cup
Canada has finalized its pre-World Cup plans, adding a warm-up game and camp in Bahrain ahead of next month's soccer showcase in Qatar.
Motor racing-Verstappen shoots for record to end Mercedes' title streak
(Reuters) - Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen can equal a Formula One record in Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, and officially end Mercedes' unprecedented run of eight constructors' titles in a row.
Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez: Who's scored the most official World Cup goals?
When it comes to international football, Cristiano Ronaldo is an absolute phenomenon.
Injury could keep Frans Steyn out of Bok tour
Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn is struggling with a knee injury which means he is unlikely to feature for the Springboks on their year-end tour.
Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage
(Reuters) - England, New Zealand and Canada are already assured of quarter-final spots at the women's Rugby World Cup, leaving five remaining berths up for grabs in the final round of pool matches this weekend.
Max Verstappen determined to party at United States GP despite punishment threat
Max Verstappen says he intends to spend the final four Grand Prix weekends of the season partying over his recent championship triumph, starting Sunday in Austin.