Soccer: Young Americans provide example of their potential
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A dramatic come from behind win for the United States in their friendly international against the Netherlands would serve as a lesson of the team’s potential to its many young members, coach Jurgen Klinsmann said.
UK Athletics unconcerned by Salazar doping allegations
LONDON (Reuters) – UK Athletics said on Saturday they have no concerns over the conduct or training methods of Alberto Salazar, the coach of Britain’s double Olympic champion Mo Farah.
U.S. judge for FIFA trials is familiar with organized crime cases
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. judge presiding over the corruption cases of indicted soccer officials may not have been able to pronounce the name of soccer’s world governing body, FIFA, during a secret hearing in 2013, but he does know how to oversee a…
American Pharoah’s date with destiny arrives
ELMONT, New York (Reuters) – American Pharoah seeks to become the first winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in nearly four decades when he takes on seven rivals in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes later on Saturday.
Matildas out to make a statement in World Cup opener
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia coach Alen Stajcic thinks an upset victory in Monday’s World Cup opener against the United States could be the first step on his team’s path to becoming a superpower in women’s football.
New Zealand and Netherlands clash for first World Cup win
EDMONTON (Reuters) – Canada and China will provide the main event when they kickoff the Women’s World Cup on Saturday but the Netherlands and New Zealand will provide an intriguing nightcap to opening day.
American Pharoah has ‘monster’ workout, says Baffert
ELMONT, New York (Reuters) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert could hardly contain his elation over the final workout by Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah before Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes.
Focus on field with Canada, China set for Cup opener
EDMONTON (Reuters) – Nearly all the tickets have been sold and all the boxes ticked as Canada wrapped up their final training session on Friday, declaring the team ready to take on China in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup.
Dufner sizzles, Lingmerth takes Memorial lead
(Reuters) – American Jason Dufner provided the fireworks, going birdie-eagle-ace, but it was fast-finishing Swede David Lingmerth who seized the lead in the second round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Friday.
Dufner sizzles, Lingmerth takes Memorial lead
(Reuters) – American Jason Dufner provided the fireworks, going birdie-eagle-ace, but it was fast-finishing Swede David Lingmerth who seized the lead in the second round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Friday.
