Iraq's Australian coach Arnold renews contract for six months
Aug 24 : Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold has renewed his contract with the team until 2027, the country's FA said on Monday.
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Jefferson-Wooden beats Alfred in Silesia, Seville takes men's sprint
SILESIA, Poland, Aug 23 : World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden handed Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred her first loss of the season to win the women's 100 metres at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, with Oblique Seville storming to victory in the men's sprint.
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson fall in Montreal Elite16 semifinal, will play for bronze
The Canadian beach volleyball duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson fell short in the semifinals of the Montreal Elite16 tournament, losing 21-19, 20-22, 15-7 to Brazil’s Thamela Galil and Victoria Tosta on Sunday.
Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and FIFA governance
Aug 23 : Six Nordic football associations delivered a united blow to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday, declaring they had lost confidence in his leadership while demanding sweeping governance reforms at world soccer's governing body.
Two late goals save Man City blushes against Bournemouth in Premier League opener - ESPN
Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol rescued Manchester City who eventually beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League opener.
Tamberi backs up European gold with Diamond League win
SILESIA, Poland, Aug 22 : Italian Gianmarco Tamberi cleared 2.31 metres to win the Silesia Diamond League high jump in Katowice's market square on Saturday, with the 34-year-old continuing his fine form after clinching a fourth European gold medal.
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear
FIFA's removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders.
Chess-Former Spain defender Pique joins chess investment boom
BENGALURU, Aug 17 : Former Spain footballer Gerard Pique has become a strategic shareholder in a Global Chess League franchise, joining a growing number of athletes, like Erling Haaland, to invest in a sport rapidly evolving into a commercial entertainment property.