Japan earn scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier
TOKYO: Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday (Mar 21).
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Hrustic's return adds a touch of class to Australia's qualifying campaign
SYDNEY : Ajdin Hrustic was one of Australia's most influential players in the lead-up to the last World Cup but two years of injury and club issues have largely deprived the Socceroos of his deft touch in midfield.
Japan Tame North Korea In World Cup Qualifiers, Son Heung-Min Scores In Draw
Japan and Australia strode towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped points despite leading through talisman Son Heung-min. Later, Iran thrashed Turkmenistan, Asian champions Qatar beat Kuwait and Saudi Arabia won against Tajikistan as the Middle East's heavyweights remained unbeaten. And Palestine, their supporters in Gaza reeling from the Israel-Hamas war, crashed five unanswered goals past a porous Bangladesh for their first win in Group I.
Spanish court grants bail to Dani Alves while appealing rape conviction
A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian footballer Dani Alves if he pays a bail of €1 million and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona.
Canadian basketball teams learn group opponents for Olympic tournament
The groups have been set for the men's and women's basketball tournaments at the Paris Olympics this summer.
Son Heung-min Back On Road To World Cup After Turbulent Asian Cup
Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang. Asian football is back on the road to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a month after Qatar retained the continental crown on home soil with a 3-1 victory over Jordan. Much has happened since South Korea were dumped out 2-0 by unfancied Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup, including the sacking of coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Blake Snell lands with Giants on 2-year deal after long free agency: reports
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