Canadian soccer player Alistair Johnston faces longer injury layoff after hamstring surgery
Canadian international fullback Alistair Johnston underwent hamstring surgery Tuesday after suffering a setback in his return from injury.
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Goalkeeper Owen Goodman living his dream as he finally begins his journey with Canadian men's soccer team
Owen Goodman feels as though he’s always been Canadian. To play for the men’s national soccer team, he needed to prove it.
Cardiff City 3-1 Arsenal U21s: Young Bluebirds produce stunning display to book place in Vertu Trophy knockout stage
Cardiff City’s academy stars produced a remarkable performance to defeat Arsenal U21s 3-1 and book their place in the knockout stages of the Vertu Motors Trophy.
NBA-Dallas Mavericks fire general manager Harrison, architect of Doncic-to-Lakers move
The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison, the NBA team confirmed on Tuesday, ending a four-year tenure defined by bold decisions that culminated in the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
Burnley's Mejbri charged by FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri was charged with misconduct by the FA on Tuesday for allegedly spitting at Leeds United fans during his side's 2-0 Premier League home win in October.
German soccer want compensation for developing players who switch to other nations
“We’re currently checking whether there’s a possibility of coaching compensation when players switch national associations,” Rettig saidGermany have long seen players with one or two parents born abroad opt to represent their country of their rootsBERLIN: The German soccer federation (DFB) want compensation when players opt to represent other countries after representing Germany at youth levels.“It simply makes no sense to me why a player who has been coached primarily at his club for five years but also by the federation as a junior partner should be able to switch national associations for free,” DFB managing director Andreas Rettig told news agency dpa on Tuesday.German-born Juventus star Kenan Yıldız is a Turkish international, having played for Turkiye’s youth teams. Eintracht Frankfurt forward Can Uzun also turned down Germany in favor of Turkiye.Former Hertha Berlin forward Ibrahim Maza, now playing for Bayer Leverkusen, plays for Algeria after appearing for Germany at youth levels.
Atalanta name Palladino as manager to replace sacked Juric
Atalanta on Tuesday appointed former Fiorentina boss Raffaele Palladino as manager with a contract until June 2027, a day after Ivan Juric's sacking, the Serie A club announced.
17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship welcomes 10,000 athletes from over 130 countries
ABU DHABI: The 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to get underway on Wednesday at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.