NFL OKs up to 10 int'l games in '27; teams can't protect games - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL on Tuesday approved the ability to play as many as 10 international games starting in 2027, up from eight previously.
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Netherlands coach Koeman admits growing injury concern over Timber
AMSTERDAM, May 19 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup but is hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay will be fit for next month’s tournament.
Sydney FC reward caretaker Kisnorbo with three-year deal
SYDNEY, May 19 : Sydney FC handed caretaker coach Patrick Kisnorbo the job on a permanent basis for the next three seasons on Tuesday after he guided the side to this weekend's A-League playoff final.
Koeman says Netherlands can go toe-to-toe with any team at World Cup
May 19 : Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman says his side have more than enough quality to beat any team at the World Cup even if they are not being widely tipped as title contenders.
Rookie Slugger Munetaka Murakami Looks Right At Home With Young White Sox
Munetaka Murakami has a fun handshake with fellow infielder Miguel Vargas. He playfully agreed that a magic wand routine with teammate Mike Vasil helped him slam another homer. His No. 5 jersey dots the stands at Rate Field.
Hummet strikes as Gamba deny Ronaldo's Al-Nassr continental silverware
May 16 : Japan's Gamba Osaka beat Al-Nassr 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and the Saudi Pro League leaders in the continent's second-tier competition in Riyadh on Saturday.
Al-Nassr and Ronaldo shocked by Osaka and lose Asian final
RIYADH: Al-Nassr lost the final of the AFC Champion League Two in Riyadh on Saturday, a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka of Japan which means that a second trophy has slipped through their fingers in the space of five days. A season that had promised so much could actually end in nothing but disappointment.
Celtic crush Hearts’ dreams as late win clinches fifth straight title
Celtic dashed Hearts’ Scottish Premiership dreams in dramatic fashion as Daizen Maeda’s late VAR-assisted winner helped the hosts secure a 3-1 victory in the title decider.