Canada moves to 7th in women's Volleyball Nations League standings, downing Netherlands
Canada's women's team opened Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Bangkok.
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Czechs expect a different South Africa, says coach Koubek
ATLANTA, June 17 : The Czech Republic face South Africa in their second Group A game after they both lost their opening World Cup fixtures, but the European side's manager Miroslav Koubek does not expect their opponents to play in a similar way to their first match.
Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success.
What 'anti-ambassador' Richie Laryea brings to Canada's World Cup lineup
Richie Laryea’s mouth is not the only weapon in his arsenal, but it is the most barbed one: Over years of devotion to soccer’s dark arts, he has developed an uncanny ability to whisper opponents into acts of self-defeat.
Rangers appoint Hearts boss McInnes as manager, Rohl moves to Salzburg
GLASGOW, June 17 : Rangers appointed Derek McInnes as manager on a three-year deal after Danny Rohl left Ibrox to join Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.
Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit
BOSTON, June 17 : Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.
Danilo says Brazil must ditch denial after Morocco wake-up call
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 17 : Brazil defender Danilo said on Wednesday that his side must look their World Cup wobble squarely in the eye after Morocco gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a bruising reminder that famous yellow shirts and old certainties do not win matches by themselves.