… Islands competition in May, and will be in action again on March 26 when they meet Martinique at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The Soca Warriors, ranked 84th in the world are without a point after two matches following two defeats, at home to Costa …
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.
France dominates Americans, 3-0, to win SheBelieves Cup; U.S. finishes last
U.S. defender Casey Short and French forward Camille Catala fight for the ball during the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday night at RFK Stadium. France won, 3-0, to capture first place in the event.
USWNT star Megan Rapinoe responds to U.S. Soccer’s controversial new anthem policy
Just days after U.S. Soccer passed its new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem, dropped USWNT star Megan Rapinoe responded. “It is an honor to represent the USA and all that we stand for – to be able to pull on the red, white and blue to play a game that I love.
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Megan Rapinoe says she will respect a new U.S. Soccer Federation policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems. The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match.
Clint Dempsey celebrates his first half goal that gave the U.S. a 1-0 …
U.S. Soccer revealed a new policy Saturday that will require anyone on a national team to “stand respectfully” during anthems. The penalties for failure to do so were unclear.
Ibrahimovic will ‘stop on top’ but is coy on United future
Why accept a one-year contract extension from Manchester United now when you can sustain the ambiguity and add to the mystique? “Let’s see what happens,” Ibrahimovic said after his free kick and header helped United win the League Cup on Sunday. “I will stop on top.
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home
Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.
FA Cup: Ibrahimovic rescues United, Kane nets Spurs treble
Sunday Feb 19, 2017. . Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the English FA Cup soccer match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Spurs’ trophy drought is longer than Arsenal’s run
Kane puts Spurs on cruise control: Striker’s deadly hat-trick secures simple win at Fulham and edges Pochettino closer to Wembley Wenger fights back: I’ll go on for FOUR more years, says boss… but PSG is still an option as Arsenal take look at big guns Benitez, Allegri and Tuchel Tottenham’s trophy drought is now longer than Arsenal’s infamous run… so Pochettino must make most of FA Cup Q&A: What is going wrong for Zola at Birmingham? After Chelsea legend’s reign hits new low, the mess explained How did Lincoln boss Cowley celebrate FA Cup glory? By getting up early to scout next opposition at 5.30am! Sanchez is back… and he’s actually smiling ! Star looks happy again after break as Arsenal prepare for Sutton ‘Ozil is Arsenal in a nutshell… he’s a worldie against Palace but a world away against the big boys,’ blasts Souness Sutton United v Arsenal : How the teams match up ahead … (more)
Brain damage in former soccer players fuels fears about heading
United States’ Julie Johnston and Canada’s Melissa Tancredi go up for a header during the first half of the CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship final Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Houston. United States’ Julie Johnston and Canada’s Melissa Tancredi go up for a header during the first half of the CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship final Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Houston.
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Nike has launched its new A equalityA campaign by unveiling a powerful ad featuring some of the biggest US sporting stars. The commercial, which lasts one-minute and 30 seconds and is shot entirely in black and white, features LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, Gabby Douglas, soccer star and LGBT activist Megan Rapinoe, and Olympic hurdler Dalilah Muhammad.
Palace rooted in relegation zone after 1-0 loss at Stoke
Crystal Palace’s Jason Puncheon, left and Stoke City’s Joe Allen vie for the ball, during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace, at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke, England, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce gestures, during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace, at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke, England, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
Gabriel Jesus has impressed since arriving at Manchester City last month
Fernandinho has warned it will take Gabriel Jesus time to settle at Manchester City, despite his outstanding start to life in English football. Fresh from helping Brazil to Olympic gold and Palmeiras to the championship, the 19-year-old is now looking to build on such success at the Etihad Stadium.
West Ham hit back to slay Saints and bounce back from Man City mauling
Southampton’s Manolo Gabbiadini scores his side’s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. The Hammers marched to victory over the Saints at St Mary’s Stadium to climb up into ninth-spot in the Premier League as Slaven BiliA ‘s boys got back to winning ways.
Rhian Wilkinson ends her playing career but always looking for a challenge
Canada’s Rhian Wilkinson, right, fights for the ball with Brazil’s Thais Guedes during a women’s soccer match at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Away from the soccer pitch, Wilkinson has walked part of the Camino de Santiago, run a marathon and crewed a yacht in the Mediterranean in recent years.
Premier League sides Hull, Watford upset in FA Cup
Hull City’s Abel Hernandez wins a second penalty after being brought down by Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game with Sone Aluko, right, during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017.
Video: How snooker’s Stephen Hendry is being tipped as a poker star
… his opponent any encouragement. “At the top level, dedication is imperative in both,” he said. “They’re individual sports, both of them. You have to spend hours, in snooker, honing your technique so it’s repetitive, so it’s automatic, so when you …
Can Man City’s Gabriel Jesus challenge Sergio Aguero?
Gabriel Jesus has been heralded as a future superstar of Brazilian football – the new Neymar – and someone who can become Manchester City’s first-choice striker. The Argentine was locked in late-night talks with his manager at a Deansgate restaurant on Thursday, possibly to discuss how Jesus will affect his job.
Huitema heads to Los Angeles for Canada Soccer camp
Chilliwack FC alum Jordyn Huitema is spending time with Canadian soccer royalty at a Soccer Canada camp in Los Angeles. Chilliwack FC alum Jordyn Huitema is the youngest of 22 players attending a Canadian national women’s soccer training camp in Los Angeles.
Jesus cleared to face Spurs
Manchester City have been cleared to play 19-year-old Brazilian winger Gabriel Jesus against Tottenham on Saturday after formally completing his A 27m move from Palmeiras. Brazil international Jesus agreed a five-year deal with City in August.
Gabriel Jesus has completed his switch to the Etihad Stadium
Manchester City have formalised the transfer of Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras in time for him to feature against Tottenham this weekend. The 19-year-old had agreed a move from his homeland to the Etihad Stadium back in the summer and had joined up with City earlier this month, yet his registration with his new club did not go through in time for him to make the squad for last weekend’s trip to Everton.
Chinese soccer: action planned on ‘irrational’ salaries
The governing body of Chinese soccer plans a series of measures in response to what is termed “irrational” spending by clubs on transfer fees and player salaries. Chinese soccer: action planned on ‘irrational’ salaries The governing body of Chinese soccer plans a series of measures in response to what is termed “irrational” spending by clubs on transfer fees and player salaries.
Boston loads up on offence at NWSL draft, Lindsay Agnew first Canadian taken
The Boston Breakers loaded up on offence at the National Women’s Soccer League draft Thursday, taking four attack-minded players in the first round starting with Wisconsin star midfielder Rose Lavelle. Former Canadian under-20 forward Lindsay Agnew went in the second round to the Washington Spirit while Canadian international goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and forward Nichelle Prince were chosen in the third round.
I left Chelsea with the door open, says Oscar
The Brazilian star says that there were no hard feelings over his January switch to Shanghai SIPG, becoming part of the “really cool” project in China Oscar did not find it difficult to turn his back on Premier League leaders Chelsea in favour of a lucrative move to Shanghai SIPG and a spell in the Chinese Super League that has led many to question the direction of his career. The Brazil international’s record-breaking a 60 million switch drew both intrigue and ire from across the game.
Malaysia delights in Mohd Faiz’s goal of the year award
Malaysian soccer fans heaped praise on Mohd Faiz Subri on Tuesday after the Penang FA player received the Puskas Award for the best goal of 2016 at a FIFA ceremony in Zurich. Mohd Faiz’s long-range, swerving free kick was overwhelmingly voted goal of the year and will restore some pride in Malaysian football, which has suffered a decline over the past four decades.
Christiano Ronaldo wins the FIFPro best player of the award beating Lionel Messi1 hour ago
… the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level.” Meanwhile, Ranieri, 65, was crowned the best coach of the year award beating Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and Fernando …
Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd win FIFA Best Player awards
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to complete a sweep of top individual awards.
Sports briefly: James Madison wins FCS title
The match lasted 2 hours, 54 minutes, and Djokovic needed four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail. Murray had won 28 consecutive matches.
Rooney equals goal record in Man United rout of Reading
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton’s club record of 249 goals as the FA Cup holders reached the fourth round with an emphatic 4-0 home win over Championship side Reading on Saturday.
Memorable people, moments from 2016
… in the Rio Olympics heptathlon and received the Harry Glickman Female Pro Athlete of the Year Award at the Oregon Sports Awards in June) Galen Rupp – 10,000, marathon (he won Olympic bronze in Rio as a marathon rookie, and he was fifth in the …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar in festive mood as football stars…
Instead of simply wishing his followers on Instagram a merry Christmas the Swede opted to post a video of himself making a snow angel in his underpants. Ibrahimovic is making a whistle-stop visit back to his homeland before United’s Boxing Day clash against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar in festive mood as football stars…
Instead of simply wishing his followers on Instagram a merry Christmas the Swede opted to post a video of himself making a snow angel in his underpants. Ibrahimovic is making a whistle-stop visit back to his homeland before United’s Boxing Day clash against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016
… minutes. ASSOICIATED PRESS/ERIC RISBERG, FILE But if there’s one parallel between all the entries on this list of sports plays of the year for 2016, it’s this: They were all unexpected, and all teeming with drama. From the NBA Finals to the Rio …