Wissa close to Newcastle debut, says Howe
NEWCASTLE, England, Dec 5 : Striker Yoane Wissa is back in training and getting close to making his Newcastle United debut, manager Eddie Howe said of the DR Congo international on Friday.
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Tickets to FIFA World Cup games in Toronto, Vancouver popular despite hefty price tag
Tickets to next summer's FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver and Toronto continue to be a hot commodity, despite eye-popping resale prices.
South Africa to host England in Johannesburg as Nations Championship kicks off
CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 : South Africa will begin an expansive test match programme next year with a clash in July against England at high altitude in Johannesburg as they kick off the new Nations Championship.
Winter Games flame lit at Italy's presidential palace
ROME, Dec 5 : The Olympic flame flared into new life under a cloudy sky in the square of Italy's presidential palace on Friday before starting its journey across the country ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
Patrick Horgan says he will never watch back the 2025 All-Ireland final defeat
The all-time championship top scorer and a legend of hurling, it is hard to believe Patrick Horgan did not win an All-Ireland with Cork.
Flame for the Winter Games to be lit at Italy's presidential palace
ROME, Dec 5 : The Olympic flame will be lit on Friday morning in the square of Italy's presidential palace before starting its journey across the country ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
On eve of World Cup draw, MLS commissioner says US soccer is thriving
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 : Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said the arrival of elite players such as Lionel Messi has helped the sport cement its place in a crowded U.S. market, as anticipation builds across the country for Friday's World Cup draw in Washington.
The world needs to respect African football, Mali coach Saintfiet says
Dec 4 : African football deserves greater respect, Mali coach Tom Saintfiet said, after FIFA's surprise decision to delay the release of players to their national teams ahead of this month's Africa Cup of Nations.