Football
US cap World Cup warm-up with 3-0 win over Mexico
The United States capped their preparations for their women’s World Cup title defense with a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey.The...
The Myanmar teen making way in women’s football
Myanmar U19 striker San Thaw Thaw fled from her family’s paddy fields to follow her footballing dreams, inspired by her girlhood hero Wayne Rooney.One of...
Zamalek use penalty power to end 16-year African trophy drought
AFP, Johannesburg :Brilliant penalties enabled Zamalek Sporting Club of Egypt to win the CAF Confederation Cup final near Alexandria Monday and end a 16-year African...
Azerbaijan’s sporting glitz conceals grim reality
The Europa League final on Wednesday in Baku is just the latest major sporting event Azerbaijan has hosted in an attempt to smooth over its...
Hegerberg’s exile casts cloud over World Cup
With a no-nonsense look etched on her face, Ada Hegerberg stares straight into the camera and says: “Now it’s time for action.”It’s fitting the Norwegian...
Lewandowski fires Bayern to domestic double
Robert Lewandowski dedicated victory to departing team mates Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery after Bayern Munich wrapped up a domestic double with a 3-0 win...
Valencia stun deflated Barcelona to win Copa del Rey
AFP, Seville :Barcelona wanted a trophy to ease their Champions League heartache but instead fell to another shock defeat as Valencia pulled off a thrilling...
Dos Santos early goal lifts Galaxy past Orlando City 1-0
Jonathan dos Santos scored in the 19th minute, David Bingham made six saves for his fourth shutout and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Orlando City...