Asian champions Al Ahli sign Portugal winger Trincao
July 18 : Saudi Pro League side and reigning Asian champions Al Ahli have signed Portuguese World Cup winger Francisco Trincao from Sporting Lisbon, the club announced on Saturday.
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Aaron Judge (rib) not fully healed, still not OK'd for baseball activities - ESPN
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge's broken rib has not completely healed, and the New York Yankees captain still hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.
Bohemians progress in Conference League, Derry knocked out of Europa amid crowd violence
Bohemians have progressed in Europe after a 0-0 draw with St Joseph's in Gibraltar on Thursday evening.
Debutant Suber leads Open with stunning 65, solid start for Scheffler
SOUTHPORT, England: Debutant Jackson Suber led The Open with a stunning five-under opening round of 65 on Thursday as fellow Americans reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau also made their mark. England’s Dan Brown and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae had shared the lead after early rounds of 66 at a scorched Royal Birkdale, before Suber moved top of the leaderboard. Scheffler, bidding to become the first man since Padraig Harrington in 2008 to retain the title, carded a two-under 68 with DeChambeau a stroke better off. Suber carded six birdies but his memorable moment came on the par-five 17th where a stunning second shot from next to a bunker to six feet resulted in a rare eagle. He is the fourth player to post a round of 65 or lower on his Open debut. “This was only my fifth day ever in Europe! So I’m definitely learning the links course,” Suber said. “I settled a little more on the back nine, and felt more comfortable. “The challenge is good.
How Scaloni unlocked Messi's goal scoring at World Cup for Argentina - ESPN
There was once a time when the burden of carrying Argentina's dreams had become too much to bear for Lionel Messi.
Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
We were second best, France coach concedes after chastening World Cup loss
ARLINGTON, TX, July 14 : France coach Didier Deschamps conceded his side had been outclassed after Spain dismantled them 2-0 in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, exposing technical, tactical and physical failings in a disappointing end to their quest for a third title.
Glasner warns ‘no button to press’ for Forest success
LONDON: Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for Nottingham Forest to make a sound start to the new Premier League season even though there is “no button to press” that will guarantee success. Glasner succeeded Vitor Pereira as Forest manager earlier this month following a successful stint in charge of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. The 51-year-old Austrian guided Palace to both the 2025 FA Cup and last season’s European Conference League — the first two major trophies won by the south London club. But he left Selhurst Park following a dispute over transfer policy. He has arrived at the City Ground with Forest looking to improve on a 16th-place finish in last season’s Premier League and with the two-time European champions rebuilding after the sale of England midfielder Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. “For me it is very important that it is exciting and challenging. I really believe that us all together — the staff, the players, the fans, the leadership of the club — we can be really competitive in the Premier League which makes me excited,” Glasner told Forest TV. “There is no button to press that automatically makes it happen.