World Cup teams finalize US base camps as host cities prepare for global crowds
Argentina will base in Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as U.S. cities prepare for an influx of international teams and fans.
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Australia board to keep hands off pitches despite Ashes debacle
MELBOURNE, March 23 : Australia's cricket board will resist calls to exert greater control over the nation's test wickets despite a pair of two-day matches during the Ashes that cost the local game millions of dollars.
Chess-Muzychuk replaces Humpy in Candidates tournament after Indian grandmaster pulls out
March 23 : Ukrainian grandmaster Anna Muzychuk will replace Koneru Humpy at the 2026 Women’s Candidates tournament after the Indian grandmaster withdrew, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Sunday.
Arsenal's Eze out of England friendlies due to calf injury
March 23 : Arsenal's Eberechi Eze will miss England's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan due to a calf injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Sunday, after the attacking midfielder sat out their 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the League Cup final.
Former All Blacks assistant McLeod named Wallabies defence coach
MELBOURNE, March 23 : Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod has been named Wallabies defence coach under incoming boss Les Kiss, Rugby Australia said on Monday.
Iowa takes down No. 1 Florida in NCAA tournament thriller - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining, and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory Sunday in the second round of the men's NCAA tournament.
Vinicius strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Atletico 3-2 in pulsating derby
MADRID, March 22 : Vinicius Jr scored twice as Real Madrid fought back to beat visitors Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a breathless Spanish capital derby on Sunday, keeping Alvaro Arbeloa's side within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
Inter Miami won't rest Lionel Messi in 'final stretch' to WC - ESPN
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano does not anticipate resting captain Lionel Messi in the final stretch of games ahead of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the Argentine must play for the team to have success.