Scugnizzo Cup sparks football passion in Naples prison walls
NAPLES, Italy :In the vibrant heart of Naples’ historic centre, the thunderous sounds from five-a-side football matches resonate off the ancient stone walls of a former juvenile prison.
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Man Utd lack pace, says coach Amorim after pre-season draw with Leeds
Manchester United have plenty to improve on and need more pace in their midfield, manager Ruben Amorim said after the Premier League side began their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Leeds United.
Beale captains First Nations & Pasifika XV against Lions
BRISBANE :Kurtley Beale will get his chance to face the British & Irish Lions on a second tour after being named captain of the First Nations & Pasifika XV team for Tuesday's clash in Melbourne.
Manny Pacquiao held to draw by Mario Barrios in world title return
LAS VEGAS: Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday (Jul 19), as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
BRISBANE :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia.
Collier breaks WNBA All-Star scoring record in win over Team Clark
INDIANAPOLIS :Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier eclipsed the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 36 points to lead her team past Team Clark 151-131 on Saturday, capping a two-day showcase of the league's top talent at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Golf: Singapore's Chen Xingtong loses in US Girls' Junior Championship final to Canada's Aphrodite Deng
JOHNS CREEK, Georgia: Singapore's Chen Xingtong fell to Canada's Aphrodite Deng in the US Girls' Junior Championship, losing 2 and 1 on Saturday (Jul 19) in the 36-hole final at Atlanta Athletic Club.
Teenager Lencina bags brace as River crush Instituto 4-0
Santiago Lencina struck twice as River Plate hammered 10-man Instituto ACC 4-0 on Saturday, making for two wins from two matches for the visitors in Argentina's Clausura championship.