Islanders' Matthew Schaefer unanimous Calder Trophy winner - ESPN
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and is the first unanimous choice for the award in 33 years.
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Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in France
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal and will stand trial on rape charges in France. An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic on Friday. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing since being charged in March 2023. A 24-year- old woman alleged he assaulted her in February 2023, according to previous reports. The Paris Saint-Germain fullback, who is part of Morocco’s squad at the World Cup, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name. “Justice looked me in the eyes and said to me: ‘If you weren’t famous, there never would have been a case,’” Hakimi posted Friday on X, translated from French. “I chose to remain silent for years.
Spain must be patient, says Yamal as he continues to manage return from injury
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 19 : Spain winger Lamine Yamal said on Friday he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he continues his carefully managed return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia.
Yakin hails impact of late substitutes in Swiss rout of Bosnia
INGLEWOOD, California June 18 : Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, with Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas exploiting tiring opponents to spark a late scoring burst.
'He's Ready:' Ronaldo Backs Endrick After Brazil's Draw In World Cup Opener
Brazil icon Ronaldo has urged supporters to remain patient with teenage sensation Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa following his lack of game time during the Selecao's disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener. The legendary forward insisted that the 19-year-old is fully prepared for the tournament but must wait his turn behind in-form alternative attacking options.
Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing'
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 14 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu lauded his team's grit and determination in coming twice from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday, but said he was unhappy not to take all three points.
Nagelsmann wants to keep German train on the move after big win
HOUSTON, June 14 : Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into the tournament.
4 Takeaways From South Korea's Comeback Win Over Czechia In Group A
In an entertaining nightcap to conclude the opening day of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, South Korea surged late to secure a comeback win.
CTE ruins lives but can’t be confirmed until you’re dead. Canadian scientists are trying to change that
Dressed in a hospital gown, Brendan Hynes lies flat on his back inside an MRI machine in the basement research lab of Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. A technician reminds him to stay perfectly still and lets him know the hour-long scan is about to get started.