France fires women's soccer coach Corinne Diacre amid player opposition
France coach Corinne Diacre was fired Thursday, only four months before the Women's World Cup.
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World Cup study confirms fears around player health, says FIFPRO
MANCHESTER, England : Global soccer players union FIFPRO said that the World Cup should never again be squeezed into a November-December window, and that Raphael Varane's international retirement should ring alarm bells about the sport's smothering schedule.
Karine Jean-Pierre dodges question on unvaxxed tennis player Djokovic: 'Abide by our country's rule'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacted Wednesday to a question on tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and his vaccination status.
Chelsea an example of how to handle player pregnancies, says Leupolz
Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has nothing but praise for her club after the support they provided during her pregnancy, including hiring specialists for training.
'Great time to be a PGA Tour player' - Jay Monahan in confident mood ahead of flagship Players Championship
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has heralded the introduction of designated events, bigger prize funds and more ‘no-cut’ events declaring, «It’s a great time to be a PGA Tour fan and a PGA Tour player». Speaking ahead of the latest staging of the PGA Tour's flagship event, The Players Championship, Monahan was in a bullish mood as he detailed the latest schedule changes that will ensure the best players go head-to-head more often.
Motherwell striker bags Championship Player of the Month award on loan spell
Queen's Park striker Connor Shields has been named cinch SPFL Championship Player of the Month for February.
Sheppey United player-boss Jack Midson won't hesitate to drop players in quest for better results
Sheppey manager Jack Midson isn’t afraid to make tough decisions for the good of the team.
Rafael Nadal's 'biggest enemy' named – and it’s not a player
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Rafael Nadal is more mentally strong and tactically adept than at any point in his career – but said his movement on court would likely prove “his biggest enemy”. Nadal, who has not competed since losing in the Australian Open second round in January, has been tormented by injury in 2023 and pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open with a hip complaint last month. Ad Wilander has no doubt that he has the game to compete with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz for tennis’ biggest prizes, but said the 36-year-old may be hampered by his speed around the court.