Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury
June 8 : Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday.
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More injury concerns for Canada as key defender Bombito's status 'day-to-day'
On a gorgeous Monday morning in Toronto, Canada’s men’s soccer team began its World Cup preparations in earnest, training in front of stands filled with cheering children in red jerseys. Only days away from Friday’s home opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, blue skies fought to contain the soaring mood.
Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injury
MEXICO: Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday.Yamal and Athletic Bilbao’s Williams both missed the end of the club season with hamstring injuries and their imminent returns will be a big boost to the European champions.Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for Spain’s opening game in Atlanta, although none traveled to Mexico for Monday’s friendly with Peru and instead remained at their training camp in the United States.“We regret that they are not here with us, but the medical and physical conditioning staff advised them to stay there,” De la Fuente said.“All three should be available for the next match...
Twins recall former top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, less than three weeks after the former No. 1 draft pick was sent down to work on his swing mechanics and position flexibility.
NZ lock up Super Rugby semis as Crusaders, Chiefs and Blues progress
June 6 : The Canterbury Crusaders and Waikato Chiefs joined the Wellington Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals on Saturday, taking the Auckland Blues through with them after the Queensland Reds failed to break Australia's playoff hoodoo.
WNBA player says the league shouldn't wear USA 250 patches for the All-Star Game because of slavery
OutKick's Bobby Burack on the newly announced UFC Freedom 250 White House fight card, featuring Topuria vs. Gaethje, and Team USA facing Mexico in the World Baseball Classic on FOX.
Ranking the chances of Arab nations to progress from World Cup group stages
LONDON: An unprecedented eight teams from the Arab region will participate at the 2026 World Cup.
Ella Brennan happy with players who have stepped up for Mayo after AFLW departures
It has been a difficult few years for the Mayo Ladies, but Ella Brennan is confident it will all come together under Diana O'Hora.