Dassanayake back as US head coach
Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has returned as coach of the U.S. men's team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
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FIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension
FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Republic of Congo's soccer federation three months after it was imposed over third-party interference in its affairs amid a dispute with the country's sports ministry, the global governing body said on Wednesday.
Forest's Awoniyi out of induced coma after surgery, reports say
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma after undergoing surgery following a serious abdominal injury, British media reports said late on Wednesday.
Maracana will move the soul at Women's World Cup, says Formiga
ASUNCION :The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women's World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga.
Paul aims to 'embarrass' former world champion Chavez Jr
LOS ANGELES : Jake Paul acknowledged his upcoming fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be a step up from his previous opponents but the former Disney star said on Wednesday he would embarrass the Mexican in the ring and make him quit.
South Korea police arrest two over Son Heung-min 'blackmail'
SEOUL: Two people have been arrested for allegedly blackmailing Spurs and South Korea captain Son Heung-min, police said on Thursday (May 15).
Brazil's historic players celebrate Ancelotti's arrival and hope things will change
ASUNCION :Carlo Ancelotti is one of the best coaches in the world and can change the poor performance of the Brazilian national team with experience and discipline, several former players of the five-time world champion said on Wednesday, but they cautioned his arrival will not mask certain "structural" deficiencies.
Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim
SEOUL :Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency said on Thursday, after media reports that a woman had threatened him with a false pregnancy claim.