Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age 36 - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith died Saturday in the Bay Area. He was 36.
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Challenges remain, but UFL touting positives of 2026 season - ESPN
The United Football League had a problem earlier this month. Its Orlando Storm franchise had earned a home game in the semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs, but Inter&Co Stadium was already booked for the weekend. League officials failed to find a nearby alternative and settled on a neutral site nearly 1,000 miles away in Columbus, Ohio.
Coach Rangnick extends Austria contract until 2028
VANCOUVER, June 13 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick extended his contract until 2028 on Saturday after media reports had linked him with a technical director role at AC Milan.
England team hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival
England have suffered a theft of training equipment ahead of their arrival in Kansas City, local police said, after a vehicle transporting the gear to their World Cup base was broken into.
How LinkedIn led Lopes on World Cup adventure with Cape Verde
June 13 : When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the professional social media platform - he ignored it, almost costing him the chance to play at the 2026 World Cup.
Cork bag All-Ireland SFC quarter final spot with win over Donegal as Kerry take on Kildare
Cork are into the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
Toure set for managerial debut at Slovan
June 13 : Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set for his first managerial role at Slovan Bratislava after joining the Slovak champions on a three-year contract on Saturday.
Revitalised energy in Belgium squad gets Witsel's approval
SEATTLE, June 13 : Belgium veteran Axel Witsel senses a renewed energy in his country’s World Cup squad, looking to put a disastrous tournament four years ago behind them and have an outside shot this time in Canada, Mexico and the United States.