Latest
-
Football
Soccer-Iraq have everything to gain, will try to shock the world says coach Arnold
BOSTON, June 15 (Reuters) - Iraq have qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years but coach Graham Arnold wants far more than that, with his team battle-hardened by the 21 qualifying matches it took to reach the finals and ready to shock the world, he said on Monday.
-
Football
Soccer-World Cup fuels popularity of soccer in hockey-mad Canada
VANCOUVER, June 15 (Reuters) - Ice hockey may still define Canada's sporting identity, but soccer is gaining in popularity due to its simplicity and accessibility, and co-hosting the World Cup will be another huge boost for the sport, Canada defender Joel Waterman said on Monday.
-
Football
Soccer-Australia won't 'baby' players about social media use before US clash - coach
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 (Reuters) - Australia's players are mature enough to handle the hype ahead of their high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts the United States and do not need staff to tell them to get off social media, assistant coach Hayden Foxe has said.
-
Football
Soccer-Araujo equaliser saves Uruguay's blushes in draw with Saudis
(Corrects attribution in final quote from Vinas to Valverde)
-
Football
Soccer-Taremi leads line for Iran against New Zealand
LOS ANGELES, June 15 (Reuters) - Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei started captain and talisman Mehdi Taremi up front, while New Zealand look to forward Chris Wood to lead the line in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday.
-
Badminton
Zii Jia, Wee Kiong-Azriyn out to overcome Indonesian hurdles in Macau
PETALING JAYA: Seniors Lee Zii Jia and Tan Wee Kiong will have to brace themselves against young Indonesian opponents as they bid to get their Macau Open campaigns off to a good start today.
-
Athletics
Umar vows to go faster after breaking 46s barrier
PETALING JAYA: There is no turning back for national middle-distance star Umar Osman after breaking the 46-second barrier in the men's 400m.
-
Hockey
STAR shine as first Super Schools hockey champions
PETALING JAYA: Expect future hockey stars to emerge from SM Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR).
-
Football
National midfielder Endrick savours his first title in Vietnam
PETALING JAYA: National midfielder Endrick dos Santos has won his first Vietnamese domestic title after Cong An Ho Chi Minh City lifted the National Cup with a hard-fought victory in Ninh Binh on Sunday.
-
Bowling
Crisis right before Singapore Open a lesson in resilience for Nora
PETALING JAYA: Before a single ball was thrown in the Singapore Open, national woman bowler Nora Lyana Nastasia Norkamal was already in crisis.
-
A Winning Factor
World Cup fever has arrived — and the early stories are just getting started
A COUPLE of days before the start of the World Cup, I asked many Malaysians about it, and they told me the tournament feels different this time around.
-
Football
Soccer-Algeria embrace Kansas fans as they brace for Argentina opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 (Reuters) - Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to focus on the present despite the occasion.
-
Other Sports
US billionaire owners of Crystal Palace explore sale, FT reports
June 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. billionaire owners are exploring a sale of English football club of Crystal Palace, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
-
Football
Soccer-Italian fans look to global icons and underdogs to cure World Cup blues
ROME, June 15 (Reuters) - Sidelined from the World Cup for a third straight time, Italy supporters are finding alternative reasons to tune in, drawn by Italian managers at the tournament or the final chance to enjoy several veteran big-name players.
-
Football
Soccer-Argentina vow to respect Algeria after 2022 scare in World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 (Reuters) - Argentina will approach their World Cup opener against Algeria with caution and respect, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday, recalling their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their first match at Qatar 2022 before they went on to lift the trophy.
-
Football
Soccer-Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt
(Corrects to Ahmed Mostafa "Zizo", not Mostafa Zico, in paragraph 18)
-
Football
Soccer-Vargas confident misfiring Swiss can top World Cup group after 'wake-up call'
June 15 (Reuters) - Switzerland's draw with Qatar after their attacking onslaught in their opening World Cup match was a wake-up call and a warning against complacency, but the team can still win their group, forward Ruben Vargas said on Monday.
-
Football
Soccer-Egypt hold Belgium to 1-1 draw
SEATTLE, June 15 (Reuters) - Egypt's hopes of a first-ever World Cup win were dashed by an own goal from defender Mohamed Hany in a 1-1 draw with Belgium in their Group G opener on Monday.
-
Football
Soccer-England's Saka prepared to push through Achilles pain in World Cup bid
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 (Reuters) - England winger Bukayo Saka said he was willing to risk his fitness and play through the pain for Thomas Tuchel's team at the World Cup, insisting he was fit to feature against Croatia on Wednesday despite an Achilles issue.
-
Football
Soccer-Martin named Leicester City manager amid third-tier rebuild
June 15 (Reuters) - Leicester City have appointed Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year contract, the League One club announced on Monday, as they look to rebuild following their relegation to the third tier of English soccer.
