Coventry recruit Swiss defender Amenda from Frankfurt
July 16 : Coventry City have signed Switzerland defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed fee, the newly promoted Premier League club said on Thursday.
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Thomas Tuchel feels no England burden but sees ‘absolute beauty’ of semi-final
Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina.
Tom Kim fires a 64 to claim Genesis Scottish Open title and end near-three-year PGA Tour victory drought
Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, making it the first cut he has missed in nearly four years. (This video contains AI-assisted content)
England-Argentina Is A Rivalry Rooted In Ghosts, Thorns And Legends
Rivalries in football often exist for singular reasons. It's not that they're simplistic, but rather, we understand why they are there. Like Liverpool's rivalry with Everton or the Superclásico between Boca Juniors and River Plate, local derbies are disputed and contested based on a turf war that has placed them close together but in reality, ever so apart. They are neighbors who detest each other and nothing will ever change that.
Masked World Cup players spotlight soccer's overlooked facial injury risk
BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 11 : When soccer players collide in midair, the toll is not always counted in concussions, torn ligaments or twisted ankles.
Masked World Cup players spotlight soccer’s overlooked facial injury risk
CALIFORNIA, When soccer players collide in midair, the toll is not always counted in concussions, torn ligaments or twisted ankles. Sometimes it is a broken nose — a burst of blood, a few minutes of treatment on the touchline, perhaps a protective mask and a swift return to play — that becomes the lasting injury, leaving an athlete struggling to breathe long after the match is over. It is a risk that Dr. Farhad Ardesh, a Beverly Hills facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, says remains one of soccer’s most underestimated. “Sometimes a minor injury on the outside can cause major damage on the inside,” said Ardesh, who has treated professional athletes, including soccer players. “You might have the nose that just looks a little swollen or a little crooked, but the inside of the nose actually has a zigzag pattern or an S-shaped deformity that’s really affecting this player’s breathing.” With several players at the 2026 World Cup competing in protective facial masks after jaw or facial injuries, soccer’s hidden trauma has become increasingly visible. England’s Djed Spence, Austria’s Stefan Posch and Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane have all played with facial protection. Other recent high-profile cases include France’s Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask to protect his broken nose at Euro 2024, and Croatian Josko Gvardiol’s protective mask at the 2022 World Cup. To viewers, the mask may appear to be a badge of toughness. To surgeons such as Ardesh, it is often a sign of the effects of trauma. “The face is very fragile after an injury, whether it’s from trauma like getting hit with an elbow or if it’s from surgery,” said Ardesh. “We want to protect the bone.”
MLB All-Star fans will be able to drink beer out of a beautiful piece of American history
Will Cain explores Philadelphia's rich history on a tour with Joey Fay, from Independence Hall, where George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief, to the cracked Liberty Bell, a symbol of Pennsylvania's government. The tour includes a golf cart ride through historical markers, a stop for an authentic Philly cheesesteak, and a run up the iconic Rocky Steps. Cain reflects on the pride Philadelphians have for their city.
England captain George eager to see ‘Air Caluori’ in action against Fiji
July 10 : England captain Jamie George is excited for the potential debut of teenage wing Noah Caluori against Fiji in their Nations Championship fixture in Liverpool on Saturday, hailing the 19-year-old as a special talent.