Maxi Araujo denies Saudi Arabia as Uruguay held in World Cup opener
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay to deny Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.
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Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup rout by Sweden says report
June 15 : Tunisia have moved swiftly to sack coach Sabri Lamouchi following a woeful start to their World Cup campaign and have reached an agreement to replace him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard, Tunis Afrique Presse reported on Tuesday.
MLB decries use of personal writings on Pride Night hats - ESPN
Major League Baseball on Monday decried the use of personal writings on any team-issued Pride Night hats, after members of the San Francisco Giants had Bible verses etched into their caps during Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs.
Tom Izzo seeking solution to Michigan State leadership turmoil - ESPN
Longtime Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo said he is «disgusted» by the on-campus turmoil that led to the departures of the school's president and athletic director, and he is challenging the alumni base to do something about it.
Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan at World Cup of surprises
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.
Australia won't 'baby' players about social media use before US clash - coach
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 : Australia's players are mature enough to handle the hype ahead of their high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts the United States and do not need staff to tell them to get off social media, assistant coach Hayden Foxe has said.
Let's give the ball to Haaland, Norway coach says
BOSTON, June 15 : Prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is raring to go against Iraq on Tuesday in his country's first World Cup match in 28 years and his teammates will be seeking to feed his remarkable scoring habit, Norway coach Stale Solbakken said on Monday.
Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : Lionel Messi may not have faced the media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.