Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener
June 11 : Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.
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World Cup's new rules
June 10 : There is a raft of tweaks to the rules at the World Cup, which FIFA has brought in weeks ahead of the tournament, designed in particular to reduce time-wasting and expand the use of VAR.
Sources: NHLPA eyes Mike Babcock inquiry before Oilers hire - ESPN
The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock before the Edmonton Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
U.S. official: Somalia's Omar Artan had suspected terror ties - ESPN
A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian soccer referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to «association with suspected members of terror organizations.»
Interest climbs for soccer across North America before 2026 World Cup, study shows
June 9 : North America's soccer fan base has grown 10.9 per cent to more than 136 million people over the past five years, Nielsen said in a report released on Tuesday, highlighting growing interest ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Alex Bregman takes blame for Cubs' offensive woes after loss - ESPN
CHICAGO — Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman put the blame for his team's offensive woes squarely on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in his team's 2-1 loss in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.
Hadjar ends 'longest race' with hard-fought podium
MONACO, June 7 : France's Isack Hadjar began the Monaco Grand Prix weekend with a high-speed crash in first practice but ended it with his second career podium after a gutsy third place finish in his Red Bull on Sunday.
Simone Biles reveals health scare after ‘almost dying’
United States gymnast Simone Biles has revealed she suffered a serious health scare, describing the experience as “almost dying”.