Nigerian teenage girls chase soccer dreams in Muslim north
ILORIN, Nigeria :In north central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing soccer.
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British track sprinter Carlin announces retirement
LONDON :Britain's four-times Olympic track cycling medallist Jack Carlin announced his retirement on Wednesday saying he could no longer give 100 per cent to the sport after a decade of near misses.
Pulisic injured as US end Australia's unbeaten run in Denver
Haji Wright scored a goal in each half as the United States surged to a 2-1 win over Australia in Denver on Tuesday ending the Socceroos' unbeaten run under Tony Popovic.
USMNT vs. Socceroos recap: Wright brace earns USA the win - ESPN
The United States defeated Australia 2-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday as part of both nations' preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Miami's Spoelstra named USA men's team head coach until 2028
Miami Heat boss Erik Spoelstra has been appointed head coach of the United States men's national team through to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, USA Basketball said on Tuesday.
Christian Pulisic subbed off early in USMNT friendly with Australia - ESPN
Christian Pulisic was subbed out of the United States friendly against Australia before the 30-minute mark at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Tuesday.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia both secured a spot at next year’s World Cup on Tuesday after clinching first place in their groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.
Calipari: Will retire before becoming 'transactional' coach - ESPN
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — While John Calipari has watched his peers — such as Jay Wright, Tony Bennett and more recently Bruce Pearl — surprisingly exit the game amid major changes to the sport, the 66-year-old coach said he's not considering a similar early departure.