Dubai Basketball a step away from ABA League finals
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League finals after defeating Buducnost VOLI 104-90 in game one of the ABA League semifinals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Thursday.
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Maguire 'gutted' to be left out of England World Cup squad, Foden and Palmer also omitted - reports
MANCHESTER, England, May 21 : A "shocked" Harry Maguire has been omitted from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad which is set to be unveiled on Friday at Wembley Stadium, and British media reported that attacking midfielders Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have also been left out.
England World Cup Roster Update: Foden, Palmer, Maguire Out; Toney, Madueke In
Ahead of England's official squad confirmation on May 22, a series of high-profile omissions have shocked the English football landscape.
Alexi Lalas dreading thought England could win World Cup on America's 250th birthday: 'Cannot have that'
U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Lalas highlights the event's cultural significance and reflects on the 1994 US World Cup team. Fox Sports announces a $250,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, matched by Fox Corporation, aimed at growing soccer grassroots.
USMNT's Chris Richards tears ankle ligaments ahead of World Cup - ESPN
United States defender Chris Richards has suffered two torn ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Thursday, however a source told ESPN that he is expected to be fit for the World Cup that kicks off in three weeks.
World Cup could make football ‘mainstream’ in co-host Canada
MONTREAL: Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves. Football, which most Canadians call soccer, is the country’s most popular participatory sport, but by many measures the nation is still primarily captivated by ice hockey. The 13 World Cup matches set for Toronto and Vancouver could help tip the scales, said James Johnson, CEO of Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment, which works to promote the sport. “There is a huge opportunity for a cultural shift in the sport in Canada,” he told AFP. More than a million of Canada’s 41 million people are registered to play amateur football, but broadening support for the professional level is a priority. Canada has three teams in MLS, North America’s top professional league. Toronto FC has won an MLS Cup and is considered the most stable Canadian club. The Montreal Impact have faced financial challenges and there are widespread reports the Vancouver Whitecaps may relocate, partly over profitability concerns. - Growing potential -
Ed Orgeron returning to LSU as assistant on Lane Kiffin's staff - ESPN
LSU has finalized a deal to add Ed Orgeron to its football coaching staff, the school announced Wednesday night.
South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team
SUWON, South Korea: Suwon FC Women's coach has said his team felt "hurt" by a lack of home support after losing to the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years.