Former Sevilla boss Caparros diagnosed with colon cancer
June 27 : Former Sevilla manager Joaquin Caparros has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is undergoing treatment, the Spanish club said on Friday.
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Sources: Mauricio Pochettino in positive talks over new USMNT contract - ESPN
United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer have had positive talks about a possible contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Mauricio Pochettino Offered USA Extension Through 2030 World Cup
U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup, sources confirmed to our Doug McIntyre.
Andre De Grasse sprints to his second 200-metre win of season under 20 seconds
Andre De Grasse rebounded in the men’s 200 metres, posting his second performance of the season under 20 seconds on Friday at a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Zagreb, Croatia.
Canadian women embrace pressure ahead of flag football world championship
An Olympic berth is available, but neither head coach Rachel Lessard nor quarterback Sara Parker see it as the biggest prize for Canada at the world women's flag football championship.
IOC’s $100M US cash grants represent progress, but the flaws are obvious
On Wednesday morning, the International Olympic Committee went public with its plans to edge toward the 21st century in terms of athlete compensation, so it’s fitting that it chose retired basketball player Pau Gasol as a spokesman.
Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Paris police authorities requested Friday the cancelation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in the French capital because of the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services.
Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox promoted to Order of Canada's highest level
Soccer legend Christine Sinclair and famed actor Michael J. Fox have been promoted to companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level within the order.