Van Marwijk ‘good fit’ for Socceroos, claims Verbeek
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Former Australia coach Pim Verbeek has backed incumbent Bert van Marwijk to make a major impact with the Socceroos at the World Cup finals in Russia despite his fellow Dutchman only taking on the role in late January.
Tiger Woods paired with Rose, Dufner for Memorial Tournament
Tiger Woods will be paired with the defending tournament champion and the PGA Tour’s hottest player when he tees off in the Memorial Tournament on Thursday.
Soccer: England fans face long, costly World Cup trip to Russia
LONDON (Reuters) – England fans can expect to rack up the air miles and take a major hit to their bank balances to follow their side at the World Cup, but spare a thought for the most ardent of Uruguay supporters, who must make the longest trip for the…
Soccer: Mexico fail to break down Wales
(Reuters) – Mexico failed to turn possession and pressure into goals as they were held 0-0 by Wales in a World Cup warm-up at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Monday.
Warriors sink ice-cold Rockets, head back to Finals
Behind another extraordinary third quarter from Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors erased a 15-point deficit and claimed Game 7 of the Western Conference finals with a 101-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday at Toyota Center in Houston….
Golden Knights rally to top Caps in Stanley Cup Final Game 1
Tomas Nosek scored two goals, including what proved to be the game-winner with 10:16 remaining in the third period, to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a wild 6-4 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night a…
Major League Baseball roundup: Verlander, Astros shut down Yankees
Justin Verlander pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and Jose Altuve homered as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Golf: U.S. Women’s Open stands supreme says Lindberg
(Reuters) – Pernilla Lindberg was ecstatic to win the first major of 2018, but acknowledges that the U.S Women’s Open is the biggest championship in their game.
Alexander-Arnold’s rise echoes my own, says McAteer
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Trent Alexander-Arnold’s rapid rise from the fringes of the Liverpool starting line-up to securing a place in England’s squad for next month’s World Cup has brought back fond memories for former Anfield favorite Jason McAteer.
Soccer: Portugal stumble, France impress in World Cup warm-ups
BARCELONA (Reuters) – European champions Portugal spurned a two-goal lead against Tunisia, stumbling to a 2-2 draw, as France, one of the World Cup favorites, flexed their muscles with a comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland in warm-up friendlies on Monday….
