Crew sack Higuain after accusation of sexism towards referee
Sept 23 : Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew dismissed reserve team coach Federico Higuain on Tuesday after an accusation of sexism towards a female referee.
International Sport News
Another seamer injury blow for South Africa ahead of Australia ODI series
Sept 23 : South Africa have been dealt another blow ahead of the three-match One Day International home series against Australia that starts in Durban on Thursday after fast bowler Kwena Maphaka withdrew with a hamstring injury.
Milne, Bracewell return as New Zealand lose Ravindra for India T20s
Sept 23 : New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne and spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell have returned to a 16-member squad for next month's Twenty20 home series against India, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Wednesday.
Flexible Jacks benefitting from new England role with bat and ball
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England, Sept 22 : Will Jacks has embraced a new position down the batting order that has also seen him take on a more influential role with the ball following career-best One Day International figures of 5-22 in England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England, Sept 22 : Will Jacks took a career best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 to guide England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Motivated De Bruyne wants to keep playing for Belgium
Sept 22 : Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will continue to play international football as long as he remains motivated, saying he had not considered quitting the team after the World Cup despite being the last of the country's golden generation.
Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Nations League games
Sept 22 : France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.
Juventus fined after supporters interrupt minute's silence for Mazzola
Sept 22 : Juventus were fined by Serie A on Tuesday after their supporters interrupted a minute of silence for former Italy international Sandro Mazzola.