Second chance in playoffs for Africa’s heavyweight contenders
CAPE TOWN :Three of Africa's heavyweight teams will have a second chance at World Cup qualification next month, keeping alive their hopes despite not winning their respective groups.
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Arnold criticises format after Iraq miss automatic World Cup qualification
JEDDAH :Iraq coach Graham Arnold questioned the fairness of the format used in the latest phase of Asia's preliminaries for the World Cup after seeing his side beaten to a place in next summer's finals by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Nigerian teenage girls chase football dreams in Muslim north
ILORIN, Nigeria: In north central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing football.
Australia's National Rugby League threatens 10-year bans for R360 defectors
SYDNEY :Australia's National Rugby League acted decisively in response to the threat to their playing talent presented by the rebel franchise league R360 on Wednesday by promising 10-year bans to any potential defectors.
Australia boss sees progress ahead of World Cup after unbeaten run ends
Tony Popovic's unbeaten start in charge of Australia finally ended at the hands of the United States on Tuesday but the Socceroos boss saw enough in the Denver defeat to give him hope for the World Cup next year.
Pakistan take first test with 93-run victory over South Africa
Pakistan secured a 93-run victory over South Africa on the fourth day of the first test, taking the eight wickets needed on Wednesday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.
Nigerian teenage girls chase soccer dreams in Muslim north
ILORIN, Nigeria :In north central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing soccer.
British track sprinter Carlin announces retirement
LONDON :Britain's four-times Olympic track cycling medallist Jack Carlin announced his retirement on Wednesday saying he could no longer give 100 per cent to the sport after a decade of near misses.