Brazilian Football Confederation appoints first female director
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named its first female director on Tuesday, appointing architect Luisa Rosa to a role that includes oversight of new construction projects.
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Oldham Athletic set to ban supporters after on-pitch protest amid Football League relegation
Oldham Athletic have released a statement regarding the on-pitch protest held by fans during their club’s 2-1 loss to Salford City on Saturday, which confirmed their relegation from League Two.
Paul Scholes shares ‘big disappointment’ over Oldham Athletic relegation from Football League
Paul Scholes has expressed his sadness to see Oldham Athletic get relegated from the Football League on Saturday.
Caleb Love returning to North Carolina men's basketball team for another season
North Carolina guard Caleb Love announced Sunday he is returning to Chapel Hill for another season, giving the Tar Heels a legitimate case for the preseason No. 1 ranking.
WR Ryan Niblett, RB Tre Wisner commit to Texas Longhorns football
Texas landed a pair of recruits following its spring game Saturday, as wide receiver Ryan Niblett and running back Tre Wisner both pledged to join coach Steve Sarkisian's program.
UK government to launch review of women’s football to close gap with men’s game
The UK’s sports minister Nigel Huddleston has confirmed the government will launch an in-depth review of domestic women’s football this summer in an attempt to bridge the gap with the men’s game.
Powderhall Stadium: North Edinburgh's lost home of cycling, athletics, football, rugby, greyhound racing and speedway
Built on grazing land by the banks of the Water of Leith, Powderhall Stadium, opened in 1869, was originally constructed as an athletics and cycling track but it is for greyhound racing and, much later, speedway, that it became best known.
Scunthorpe United relegated from Football League after 72 years following listless defeat by Leyton Orient
Scunthorpe United’s 72-year stay in the English Football League is over after they were officially relegated on Good Friday.