Russia World Cup coach wins graffiti honor
ST. PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.
Islanders name Stanley Cup champion Trotz as head coach
(Reuters) – Barry Trotz, who resigned this week as coach of the Washington Capitals fresh from their Stanley Cup win, will take over behind the bench of the New York Islanders, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday.
Jets wide receiver Anderson receives probation for reckless driving
New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson received six months probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge in South Florida, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
Unconvincing France beat Peru 1-0 to book last-16 place
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – France beat Peru 1-0 with a goal from Kylian Mbappe on Thursday to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup and crush the South Americans’ hopes of progressing in their first appearance at the tournament for 36…
CFL coach Jones: Manziel should be in NFL
Despite not utilizing Johnny Manziel in his team’s season opener last week, Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach June Jones believes the former first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns should be playing for a team in the NFL.
Report: Ex-Caps coach Trotz agrees to coach New York Islanders
Barry Trotz has agreed to take over as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Costa Rica coach may use two players to man mark Neymar
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez could task two of his players with man-marking Brazil playmaker Neymar when the teams clash in St Petersburg on Friday, but said his side would not try to foul the forward out of the game.
Aguero leads the line again for Argentina v Croatia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli stuck with Sergio Aguero over Gonzalo Higuain to lead the line again in their Group D match against Croatia on Thursday, but dropped winger Angel Di Maria among three changes to his sta…
‘More aggressive’ Poland to make changes for Colombia
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Poland will make changes for their match against Colombia and start “more aggressively” in what will be a key match against opponents who also lost their opening contest, striker Dawid Kownacki said on Thursday.
From the reserves to the World Cup, Nigeria keeper comes of age
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – Even as part of the youngest side at the World Cup in Russia, Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho stands out as a novice in international football.
