Alemanno to bring up century of Argentina caps against Scotland
July 2 : Lock Matias Alemanno will become the fifth player to reach 100 caps for Argentina when he starts in their Nations Championship clash against Scotland in Cordoba on Saturday.
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Irish amateur Howard caps remarkable journey to reach Open Championship
DUBLIN, July 2 : Irish amateur golfer David Howard, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of seven, pinched himself when he woke on Wednesday to make sure his against-the-odds qualification for this year's Open Championship was not a dream.
Four changes for Ireland as Prendergast returns at flyhalf
SYDNEY, July 2 : Sam Prendergast returns at flyhalf while Jamie Osborne is moved to the wing as Ireland make four changes to their line-up to take on Australia in their first Nations Championship test on Saturday.
Portugal carry Jota's memory into World Cup clash on anniversary of his death
July 1 : When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada.
Morocco forward Saibari joins Bayern Munich from PSV
July 1 : German champions Bayern Munich have signed Morocco forward Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.
Swiss title winner Thun sells top prospect to Genoa before Champions League qualifiers
GENOA: Surprise Swiss champion Thun already saw their coach leave for Germany and on Wednesday sold their top prospect to Genoa ahead of playing in Champions League qualifying rounds. Genoa said they signed Switzerland Under-21 midfielder Ethan Meichtry to a multi-year contract. Neither the Serie A club nor Thun revealed the transfer fee which was reportedly an initial 4 million euros ($4.6 million). Thun said in a statement the deal was confirmation of their philosophy to develop young talent. Meichtry, who turns 21 next week, scored eight goals in the Swiss league last season as newly promoted Thun shockingly eased to their first title in the club’s 128-year history. Coach Mauro Lustrinelli then left to join Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, and was replaced by Gian-Luca Privitelli, who previously coached Meichtry in the Swiss Under-20 team. Thun start in the Champions League second qualifying round against Dinamo Zagreb on July 21 or 22.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie, a diehard soccer fan, riding the World Cup wave
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 : While some U.S. mayors and politicians talk up their love for soccer in the spotlight of the World Cup, San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie insists he is the real deal.
Morocco's attacking changes make them stronger force than four years ago
ATLANTA, June 30 : Morocco again pulled off a stunning World Cup win in eliminating the Netherlands on Monday to continue their giant-killing run of four years ago, but the team is much changed under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi with a different approach to winning.