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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UNC to face Oklahoma in Men's College World Series finals - ESPN
OMAHA, Neb. — Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, Gavin Gallaher had four hits and four RBIs and North Carolina rolled past West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday to advance to the Men's College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
PREVIEW-Leinster fancied for URC success as they host Bulls again
DUBLIN, June 18 : Home advantage makes Leinster overwhelming favourites to retain their United Rugby Championship title as they host South Africa’s Bulls in a repeat of last year’s decider.
Mexico coach Aguirre warns no more room for opening-match nerves
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 17 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said on Wednesday that any patience regarding his players' opening-match nerves has expired as the co-hosts prepare for a high-speed World Cup encounter against South Korea.
Dazzling Diaz steps up to starring role for Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil - and though he led his side out for their 2026 opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the hero of their shock draw with Spain, will be joined by his mother at the World Cup after the United States government waived visa fees.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies, Moise Bombito will be available to play vs. Qatar on Thursday
Before Canada’s World Cup roster became official on June 11, head coach Jesse Marsch made three gambles, taking a trio of players who were not fit to play but had shown hopeful signs that they would return from their injuries in time to contribute.
Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing; Dodgers rally - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — A banged-up Shohei Ohtani has allowed multiple earned runs in back-to-back starts on the mound for the first time this season.