South Africa upsets South Korea to set up Round of 32 matchup with Canada
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
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Curacao can trouble any rival after Ecuador draw, Advocaat says
PHILADELPHIA, June 24 : World Cup debutants Curacao enter their final Group E match against Ivory Coast with heightened confidence after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador, says manager Dick Advocaat.
Algeria and Austria clash revives memories of the 'Disgrace of Gijon'
ATLANTA, June 24 : When Algeria and Austria meet in their last group game in Kansas City on Saturday, it will not only be key to both countries’ hopes of progressing at the World Cup but will also revive memories of one of the tournament’s darkest moments.
Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares
INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or backpacks in with them due to a clear-bag policy in place for security reasons.
Johnson reunites with Mavs' May, leads U-M trio in draft lottery - ESPN
Less than six hours after the Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new head coach Tuesday, they drafted one of May's former players with their first pick of the NBA draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo latest athlete to suit up far from where they became stars - ESPN
After becoming the face of the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be suiting up in the 2026-27 season for the Miami Heat.
Argentina's Lionel Messi all-time World Cup leading goalscorer with Nos. 17, 18 in win
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
Malago takes helm of Italian football after third failure to qualify for World Cup
ROME, June 22 : Giovanni Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation on Monday, tasked with restoring the four-time world champions to the sport's elite following their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.