Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass
INGLEWOOD, California, June 19 : As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it.
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Wings rookie Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B - ESPN
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft in April, will play in Project B this offseason, she announced on social media Friday.
Mum is here! Vozinha's World Cup wish comes true
MIAMI, June 19 : Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's remarkable World Cup story took another emotional turn on Friday when his mother arrived in Miami after receiving a U.S. visa, allowing her to watch her son's team face Uruguay on Sunday.
Japan v Tunisia marks 1,000th World Cup match, FIFA says
NEW YORK, June 19 : Japan and Tunisia will meet on Saturday in the 1,000th soccer World Cup match, FIFA said, with the Group F game at Monterrey Stadium serving as each side's second fixture at the expanded 48-team tournament.
World Cup delivers uneven fortunes for Vancouver's small businesses
VANCOUVER, June 19 : As World Cup fever grips Vancouver, the tournament is proving a tale of two cities for local businesses - with some riding a wave of international customers while others find themselves locked out of the action.
Kansas City reassures fans after eventful World Cup start
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 19 : Kansas City on Friday sought to reassure fans after the smallest U.S. World Cup host city had plenty of action off the pitch in recent weeks, from a highway shooting and severe weather warnings to transport disruptions.
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg
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Algeria complain to FIFA about refereeing in loss to Argentina
ATLANTA, June 19 : Algeria have lodged a complaint about alleged poor refereeing during their 3-0 World Cup defeat by Argentina this week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.