World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash
SEOUL: Ryu Je-ha does not typically put on a national team jersey and cheer on his countrymen – but South Korea's winning start to the FIFA World Cup has changed that.
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OF Wenceel Perez injured in face in training room accident - ESPN
HOUSTON — Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez was injured in a freak accident when he was hit in the face by a resistance band in the training room following Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros.
Qatar coach Lopetegui plays down pressure ahead of Canada test at World Cup
VANCOUVER, June 17 : Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead of Thursday's game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.
Auger-Aliassime overcomes tough test against American Learner Tien to reach Halle Open quarters
Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime narrowly avoided an upset at the Terra Wortmann Open, rallying for a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) win over Learner Tien of the United States in second-round action Wednesday in Halle, Germany.
Scorching Miami heat could push World Cup players to the brink, expert warns
MIAMI, June 17 : Players arriving in Miami for World Cup matches may find themselves battling more than just opposing teams, as sweltering heat and humidity threaten to turn the tournament into a test of endurance as much as skill.
A World Cup decision: Broos’ faith in Foster faces its biggest test yet
Bafana Bafana walk into Atlanta Stadium on Thursday knowing exactly what’s at stake ahead of their second Group A fixture against Czechia.
R&A and USGA delay golf-ball rollback rule, aimed at reeling in long hitters, to 2030
June 17 : The R&A and USGA have delayed the implementation of a new rule that would reduce the distance golf's longest hitters can achieve, moving the golf-ball rollback rule to 2030 rather than a phased implementation from 2028.
R&A, USGA, tours plan golf ball rollback amid distance concerns - ESPN
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The proposed golf ball rollback spearheaded by the United States Golf Association and R&A will now take place as a single-date implementation in January 2030, the two governing bodies announced in a first-ever joint statement about the issue with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour on Wednesday.