Spain's Lamine Yamal 'ready' but 'not the moment to play a full game' - ESPN
Spain forward Lamine Yamal said that he's «ready» to play against Saudi Arabia on Sunday but also acknowledged that now «isn't the moment to play a full game.»
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Wyndham Clark sets 36-hole Shinnecock record for U.S. Open - ESPN
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — When Wyndham Clark arrived at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this week, he said to himself that if he were to shoot even par across four days of golf, he would have a good shot to win his second U.S. Open.
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.»
Tunisia’s new coach faces baptism of fire against ‘best team in Asia’
MONTERREY, Mexico: Tunisia will throw new coach Herve Renard straight into the deep end when they face Japan on Saturday in Monterrey, with the North Africans desperately needing points after their tournament got off to a nightmare start.The French coach has barely had time to settle into his new role after being rushed in to replace the sacked Sabri Lamouchi, who paid the price for Tunisia’s crushing 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden.Now Renard must somehow galvanize his shell-shocked squad against opponents he readily admits will be no pushovers.“I know very well the quality of this team,” he said. “Japan are the best team in Asia.”The four-time Asian champions lived up to that billing in their tournament opener, showing resilience to fight back twice and snatch a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday in Dallas.Daichi Kamada’s dramatic 88th-minute equalizer underscored a never-say-die attitude that could spell trouble for a fragile Tunisian defense.Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu was full of praise for his team’s grit and determination in battling back.“We were trailing behind a very difficult opponent (and) the players were united as one, tenacious, they fought to the end and did not cease to persevere,” Moriyasu said.Yet Moriyasu will be hoping to show more than just fighting spirit on Saturday and made it clear his team had been hoping for a win against the Netherlands.“We were aiming to get three points, not one point.
Goldfish Swimbappe's World Cup predictions make a splash in Toronto
TORONTO, June 19 : A tiny oranda goldfish named Swimbappe is making a big splash in Toronto with daily World Cup match predictions made from his own underwater pitch, capturing the curiosity and hearts of soccer fans in the city.
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.
World Cup delivers uneven fortunes for Vancouver's small businesses
VANCOUVER, June 19 : As World Cup fever grips Vancouver, the tournament is proving a tale of two cities for local businesses - with some riding a wave of international customers while others find themselves locked out of the action.
Kansas City reassures fans after eventful World Cup start
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 19 : Kansas City on Friday sought to reassure fans after the smallest U.S. World Cup host city had plenty of action off the pitch in recent weeks, from a highway shooting and severe weather warnings to transport disruptions.