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[ad_1] WELLINGTON: Rampant Spain issued a Women's World Cup warning on Friday with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica while Switzerland ensured there would be no fairytale debut for the Philippines. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was meanwhile the hero for Nigeria by saving a penalty to earn them a 0-0 draw with Olympic champions Canada. Spain's build-up to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand was clouded by a simmering row involving a group of 15 players who refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda. Three eventually returned to the squad for the World Cup and one of them, Aitana Bonmati, was on the scoresheet in Wellington as La Roja launched wave after wave of attacks at the overwhelmed Costa Rican defence. An own goal put Spain on their way and after Bonmati netted, Esther Gonzalez made it three in a ruthless six-minute first-half spell to kill off Costa Rica in double-quick time. In truth Spain should have won by many more -- Jennifer Hermoso fluffed a first-hal

[ad_1] MILAN: Walter Mazzarri made a winning return as Napoli coach on Saturday with the champions' hard-fought 2-1 victory at Atalanta, while AC Milan held on to third in Serie A after beating Fiorentina 1-0. Eljif Elmas netted the decisive goal 11 minutes from the end at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's headed opener for the away side on the stroke of half-time was levelled by a similar strike from Ademola Lookman. North Macedonia midfielder Elmas rolled home the winner from substitute Victor Osimhen's pass following Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi's poor clearance, making sure that Napoli stayed fourth. Mazzarri's team are still seven points behind leaders Inter Milan who travel to Turin on Sunday for the weekend's big match at second-placed Juventus. "The team dominated all last season, playing some of the best football in Europe with players who were not used to being in that position," Mazzarri told D

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[ad_1] Pakistan A outclassed India A by 128 runs in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup on Sunday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Chasing a target of 353 runs, India A were dismissed for 224 runs in 40 overs. Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem caused all kinds of troubles for the Men in Blue by taking three important wickets including opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61, captain Yash Dull, who was set at 39 off 41, and Harshit Rana, 13, while conceding 66 runs in 10 overs. Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim and Arshad Iqbal claimed two wickets each. For India A, opener Abhishek Sharma was the top run-scorer with 61 runs in 51 balls. Earlier, Pakistan A had set India A target of 353 runs on a good batting surface. Middle-order batter Tayyab Tahir scored a brilliant century to help Pakistan post a massive total on the board after being asked to bat first. Pakistan were in a precarious position after losing five wickets for just 187 runs but Tahir took the attack to the Indian bowlers and scored 10

[ad_1] LONDON: British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's Wimbledon championships, it was reported Friday. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK's governing Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban. Russian and Belarusian players were eventually barred from all five ATP tournaments staged by the LTA, including the longstanding Queen's Club event in London. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which runs Wimbledon, imposed a similar suspension. But Britain's Daily Telegraph reported Friday: "All expectations suggest that the AELTC will lower the ban on Russians and Belarusians". However, it added players from those countries may need to sign a declaration promising they will not "promote or glorify" Russia president Vladimir Putin's war in any way during the tournament. Jon Wer

[ad_1] Pakistan's players celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Pakistan and Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 6, 2023. — AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday once again expressed dismay over the delay in the issuance of Indian visas for Pakistani fans and journalists despite nearly a week into the World Cup 2023. The mega cricket event began on October 5, but the Indian authorities are yet to issue visas to Pakistanis for attending the World Cup, leaving them in uncertainty. In a statement, the board said PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf called upon Pakistan Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi and raised serious concerns and alarm over the delay in fans' and journalists' visas for India to cover the World Cup.  The PCB mentioned that Ashraf also requested the foreign secretary to take up the issue with India's Home Ministry throug

[ad_1] Pakistan's cricket team director Mickey Arthur speaks to journalists in Ahmedabad, India, on October 14, 2023. — Reporter/Faizan Lakhani Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur sought "divine help" on Monday as the Green Shirts face an uphill task to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. Pakistan have recorded back-to-back wins over Bangladesh and New Zealand to reignite their campaign with Zaman returning from a knee injury to hit 81 and then a blistering 81-ball 126 not out against the Kiwis. With eight points from as many games, Pakistan not only need to beat England in their last game in Kolkata on Saturday but also hope New Zealand lose to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru two days earlier or that the match is washed out. Afghanistan can also edge out Pakistan depending on results in their two last matches. “Who knows how we are going to go in this competition,” said Arthur, who is in his second stint in charge of Pakistan after a spell between 2016-2019. “I have a

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: Phil Mickelson says he will be "at peace" if he never plays in a PGA Tour event or Ryder Cup again, nearly one year after his explosive remarks about the Saudi-funded LIV golf series triggered uproar. In an interview with Sports Illustrated published on Monday, the six-time major winner said he was not bothered about the possibility of being frozen out of PGA Tour events for good. Mickelson was suspended by the PGA Tour last year after being one of the earliest big names to defect to the controversial LIV circuit. The 52-year-old embraced LIV despite telling a US journalist that the circuit's Saudi backers were "scary" with a "horrible" human rights record. Mickelson said in June last year he hoped to play on the PGA Tour again. However in his remarks to Sports Illustrated, the veteran said he was now indifferent to playing on the circuit again. "If I were never to play another PGA Tour event, I'm totally at

[ad_1] On the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a celebratory video featuring the legends of the game who contributed majorly in making Pakistan cricket relevant and known on the world map. The video was a heartfelt tribute to all legendary cricket stars who helped in shaping the history of the game. The video included the likes of Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi, and Babar Azam. It also had snippets of memorable wins in Pakistan's cricket history, including the 1992 World Cup, the T20 World Cup 2009, and the Champions Trophy 2017. The caption of the video reads, "Making history isn't just about one day; it's about the legends we create and the tales we script. Pakistan Cricket Team – a legacy that echoes through time." Making history isn't just about one day, it's about the legends we create and the tales we script 💫 🏆 Pakistan Cricket Team – a legacy that echoes

[ad_1] WELLINGTON: Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women's World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win their group. The holders battled back to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in Wellington after skipper Lindsey Horan cancelled out a first-half strike by Jill Roord. The stalemate left both teams locked on four points and neither is yet assured of a berth in the knockout phase heading into their final group games on Tuesday, when the US face Portugal and the Dutch play Vietnam. The United States however have a superior goal difference after beating Vietnam 3-0 in their opener while the Dutch defeated Portugal 1-0. "This next game is going to be extremely important," said Morgan , already a two-times World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. "Goal differential is a huge factor in terms of first place in the group. "Now we have to work even h

[ad_1] By Amy Tennery AUCKLAND, July 30 (Reuters) - Sophie Roman Haug scored a hat-trick as Norway put a turbulent two weeks behind them and squeaked into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup on goal difference on Sunday with a 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines at Eden Park. Winger Caroline Graham Hansen and Guro Reiten also scored to help the 1995 champions finish in second place in Group A above co-hosts New Zealand with their first win of the tournament. The Philippines, who finished bottom of the group despite their first World Cup win over New Zealand, ended the match with 10 players after defender Sofia Harrison was shown a red card in the 67th minute for a foul on Thea Bjelde . With their tournament on the line, Norway looked like they meant business from the start. They opened the scoring in the sixth minute when right back Bjelde lofted the ball up to Roman Haug, who finished from a tight angle with a sensational volley. Roman Haug made it two in the 17

[ad_1] Read this article for free! Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. The Florida Gators are the latest football program to fall into the NCAA's crosshairs. The NCAA launched an investigation in June when officials sent University of Florida President Ben Sasse a formal inquiry notice, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times. The details of the investigation were not specified in the document. In October, the Tampa Bay Times said the outlet requested "any notices of inquiry regarding potential violations related to name, image and likeness or recruiting."  The publication said its initial request was denied. However, this week the request

[ad_1] Aug 30, 2023, 08:30 PM ET Ryan Gravenberch may leave Bayern for Liverpool.  Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images The summer transfer window will close this week in Europe , and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals ! TOP STORY: Bayern want €30m if Gravenberch joins Liverpool Bayern Munich will demand €30 million to part ways with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch amid Liverpool interest, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg . Editor's Picks 2 Related The Dutch playmaker has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Bayern but is awaiting the green-light for the move. Liverpool remain interested in the 21-year-old but have not yet reached an agreement with Gravenberch, nor have they agreed upon a fee with the Bavarian outfit. Bayern have been linked with Fulham midfielder João Palhinha , with Gravenberch's potential departure helping fund their e

[ad_1] LONDON: A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him win four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and two Scudettos at Juventus, Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr, describing it as the "right moment" to share his experience in Asia. The Saudi club is the latest stop in Ronaldo's career that began in 2002 at Sporting CP before the forward spent two spells at Manchester United, the last of which ended on a bitter note as he exited following his acrimonious split with the club. Ronaldo and Messi, who have dominated football's debate about the greatest of all time (GOAT) for the best part of 10 years, will face off on the pitch on Thursday for the first time since December 2020 when Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0. Ronal

[ad_1] CNN  —  United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) soccer player Gio Reyna’s mother, Danielle, said Wednesday she was the one who reported the 1991 incident between US Soccer men’s head coach Gregg Berhalter and his wife Rosalind. Reyna says she told United States Soccer Federation (USSF) sporting director Earnie Stewart about the incident on December 11, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup . In a statement obtained by ESPN and Fox Sports, Reyna stated: “I told Earnie that I thought it was especially unfair that Gio, who had apologized for acting immaturely about his playing time, was still being dragged through the mud when Gregg had asked for and received forgiveness for doing something so much worse at the same age.” Reyna was referring to her son Gio’s recent spat with Berhalter. Gio Reyna, one of the most accomplished young players on the USMNT squad with

[ad_1] LONDON: Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City , while Chelsea's £115 million ($146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham. Tottenham are looking for the scalp of Manchester United on Saturday in their first home game since the departure of Harry Kane. AFP Sport looks at the best of the action on the second weekend of the Premier League season: The Magpies head to the Etihad top of the table after a 5-1 demolition of highly-fancied Aston Villa last weekend. Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes scored on their debuts, while Alexander Isak's classy double was further evidence of the Swede's rise to becoming one of the Premier League's top marksmen. After qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years, there have been doubts over how Eddie Howe's men will balance the demands of domestic and European football. But they could be fac

[ad_1] PARIS: In 500 days on Tuesday, the 2024 Summer Olympics will burst into life in Paris as the teams float down the River Seine on barges in a unique opening ceremony. The Paris Olympics and Paralympics have a lot riding on them – they involve the return of full crowds of spectators to the world's greatest sporting spectacle after the Covid-blighted Summer Games in Tokyo in 2021 and the Winter Olympics in Beijing last year. On top of that, the spending on the Games is being scrutinised as never before – venues are focused on Seine-Saint-Denis, the poorest area in France. And the buildup is being buffeted by the war in Ukraine and its ramifications for competitors from that country, Russia and its ally Belarus. Here are the key issues to be resolved before the Games open on July 26, 2024: The International Olympic Committee's suggestion that it wants to find a "pathway" for athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to take part as neutrals in Paris m

[ad_1] Benjamin Mendy was cleared on six counts of rape and one of sexual assault.  Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty on Friday on six counts of rape and one of sexual assault. Jurors at Chester Crown Court in northwest England could not reach verdicts on two other allegations against Mendy -- one of attempted rape and another of rape -- and were discharged. Prosecutors said they will seek a retrial on the counts the jury could not reach verdicts on at the end of a monthslong trial. Mendy, 28, covered his face with both hands and was gently rocking back and forth as the jury foreman delivered the verdicts in a hushed courtroom, Britain's Press Association reported. The not guilty verdicts related to four young women or teenagers. The unanimous verdicts were delivered on Wednesday by the seven men and four women on the jury. One juror had been discharged earlier for medical reasons. The verdicts could no