Kenya Under-20 rugby coach Simon Jawichre wants his side to be clinical in attack and work on the setpieces ahead of their final pool match against the USA in the World Under-20 Rugby trophy in Scotland on Friday. The team, also known as Chipu, were blown away 51-3 by the Netherlands in their second pool … Read more
Angela Stanford remembers the phone call like it was yesterday. She was in bed asleep when the LPGA rang to say that she was in the field for what was then known as the Evian Masters. Did she want to play? That was 2001. Stanford said yes and then cried down the runway in Dallas … Read more
In an impassioned soliloquy before gathered reporters ahead of Uruguay’s Copa America quarter-final against Brazil last weekend, Marcelo Bielsa eloquently articulated his fear that the beautiful game is dying a slow and very public death. “Football has more and more spectators but is becoming less and less attractive,” he said. “No matter how many people … Read more
Copa América action continues Wednesday on FS1 with Uruguay battling Colombia in the semifinals at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The winner will move on to face CONMEBOL rival and defending Copa América champion Argentina in the tournament final on Sunday. Colombia scored first in the first half as James Rodriguez continued … Read more
LAS VEGAS – With the U.S. men’s basketball team standing behind him, former President Barack Obama delivered a 10-minute speech about the importance of representing the United States. At USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary party Tuesday night, Obama, whose attendance was a surprise to most in the room, opened his message by telling the audience that … Read more
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A soccer player from Uruguay was stretchered off the pitch in a neck brace after he and an American rival crashed into each other head-first during a Copa America … Read more
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – JULY 6: Kyle Walker of England with his wife Annie Kilner and their baby … [+] following the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Dusseldorf Arena on July 6, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Getty Images The 2024 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) … Read more
England’s shot-stopper Jordan Pickford is eagerly anticipating the challenge of another major tournament semi-final as the national team aims to secure a spot in the European Championship final for the second consecutive edition with a victory over the Netherlands. Gareth Southgate’s squad have been heavily scrutinised throughout their Euro 2024 campaign, having failed to win a … Read more
A football fan who has family from the Netherlands says she will be supporting England “all the way”, but will wear a Holland shirt as “a backup”. Emily Knight, 38, who lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire, said her loyalties would mainly lie with England during the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands. During the match, she … Read more
Various supermarkets will close earlier than usual on Wednesday to allow their staff to watch the Netherlands men’s football team against England. The semi-final of the European Championships starts at 9 p.m. in Dortmund. The over 125 stores owned by Dirk will close at 8:30 p.m. at the latest. Most of the stores usually stay … Read more