Wales suffer penalty agony as defeat ends World Cup hopes
Wales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff.
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UCLA's Close asks NCAA to make changes, ease coaching burden - ESPN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UCLA women's basketball is amid its most successful period since the NCAA era began in 1982. But Bruins coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches.
Fiorentina near their centenary with pride intact after persistent heartbreak
March 24 : As Fiorentina approach their centenary in August, a history marked by near-misses rather than silverware has forged a supporter culture defined by weary defiance and a belief undimmed by repeated setbacks.
Lauren Betts erupts for 35 as UCLA rolls past Oklahoma State - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — UCLA led all the way, repelling Oklahoma State's lone run in the third quarter, and the top-seeded Bruins won 87-68 on Monday night to reach the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year.
Arne Slot bemoans injury woes and fixture schedule as Liverpool lose at Brighton
Liverpool boss Arne Slot pointed to key injury absentees and a swift turnaround from Champions League commitments to explain a damaging 2-1 Premier League defeat at Brighton.
Bellingham back, Mbappe fully fit ahead of Madrid derby, says Arbeloa
March 21 : Real Madrid have been boosted by the return of midfielder Jude Bellingham from a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's LaLiga derby against Atletico, and forward Kylian Mbappe is fully fit, manager Alvaro Arbeloa said on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Portugal games vs. USMNT, Mexico - ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's squad for the March World Cup warm-up games against Mexico and the United States having failed to recover from a right hamstring injury.
New midfield talent gets chance to further impress Dutch coach
March 20 : The Netherlands named the 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit in their squad for the first time, as coach Ronald Koeman on Friday unveiled a 26-man selection for friendly internationals later this month.