Coach Broos confident South Africa can surprise at World Cup
CAPE TOWN, March 30 : South Africa can create a few surprises at this year's World Cup as they will go into the tournament as an unknown factor, coach Hugo Broos said on Monday.
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Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals
ZENICA, Bosnia, March 30 : Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
Czech win over Ireland showed character, but less nerves required against Denmark, says coach
PRAGUE, March 30 : Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek hailed his side's penalty shootout win over Ireland as a show of great mentality, but wants more composure in their World Cup playoff final against a very different Denmark side.
49ers coach, owner deliver mixed messages on Aiyuk's future - ESPN
PHOENIX — Since the San Francisco 49ers' season ended on Jan. 17, their messaging when it comes to receiver Brandon Aiyuk's future with the franchise has remained the same. Until Monday.
Sinner defeats Lehecka in Miami Open men's final after pair of long rain delays
Jannik Sinner rolled to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka to capture the Miami Open title and complete the "Sunshine Double" on Sunday, a day after Aryna Sabalenka accomplished the same feat in a win over Coco Gauff.
Buttler leans on calm headspace as he aims return to top form
BENGALURU, March 30 : Former England captain Jos Buttler is determined to reassert himself at the top level by staying in the right mental space, insisting his priority is to shed pressure and allow performances to flow rather than force them.
Tuchel not disappointed with England players who withdrew from squad
LONDON, March 30 : England manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday he was not disappointed by players withdrawing from his squad ahead of the friendly against Japan at Wembley, describing the absences as an inevitable consequence of heavy workloads late in the club season.
Surfing-Old guard trio back to challenge young guns as elite world tour returns
SYDNEY, March 30 : Surfing's elite world tour kicks off this week at Australia's Bells Beach with Stephanie Gilmore, Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina returning to the circuit to face off against a new guard that has raised the performance level in their absence.