Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass
INGLEWOOD, California, June 19 : As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it.
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Can Scotland turn World Cup party into knockout run? Morocco test could hold answer - ESPN
BOSTON, Mass — Scotland have left their mark on this part of the U.S. There are heart-warming stories wherever you look. Such has been the Tartan Army's impact in Boston, the Massachusetts governor, Maura Healey, signed an [un]official executive order to legalise Scottish delicacy haggis in the state. The Tartan Army has donated to charity: some $30,000 to causes in Providence, and their latest contribution $1,200 to a Boston children's organisation. Further south in New York, one fan taught a group of nuns to sing «No Scotland, No Party.»
Japan seek winning edge against Tunisia in landmark World Cup clash
June 19 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu wants his side to match Tunisia's expected increase in intensity when the teams meet on Saturday in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a landmark clash set to be affected by the Monterrey heat.
New Zealand punish England as Nicholls century builds huge lead
LONDON, June 19 : New Zealand took complete command of the second test against England as Henry Nicholls struck a masterful century in a big partnership with Rachin Ravindra to stretch their lead to 352 on day three at the Oval on Friday.
Spain's worrying lack of cutting edge faces Saudi test
ATLANTA, June 19 : Spain came into the World Cup as a favourite but after an underwhelming display against minnows Cape Verde the European champions need a far sharper attacking edge against Saudi Arabia in their tighter than expected Group H.
New Zealand build lead towards 200 at tea on third day v England
LONDON, June 19 : New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to their second innings to stretch their lead towards 200 at tea on the third day of the second test against England at The Oval on Friday with Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra adding an unbroken 66-run stand.
Next Man Up: Who Steps Up If Christian Pulisic Is Not Fit vs. Australia?
The U.S. men's national team is staring down a massive test against Australia in its second World Cup match, but the biggest storyline heading into the match isn't just the opponent — it’s the fitness of Captain America himself.
Niemann handed two-stroke penalty for throwing club at US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, New York, June 19 : Chilean Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty on Friday for throwing his club on the par-four sixth hole during his opening round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.