It Was the Summer of a Lifetime for Maxime Crepeau—Decades in the Making Orlando City’s star goalkeeper made history on the world’s grandest stage this summer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
How Promise David emerged from Maltese shadows into the Premier League Former teammates and coaches rave about Brighton’s summer signing, who impressed with Canada at the World Cup The Guardian - US · Sep 15
India’s biggest medal hopes at the Asian Games: The athletes most likely to make the podium India aims to match its Hangzhou medal record at the upcoming Asian Games. Several athletes like Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh are strong medal contenders in shooting. Archery and weightlifting also present multiple medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead the challenge in… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Skiing doesn’t get more dolce than Italy’s Dolomites Here’s where to go skiing in Italy’s Alpine mecca Evening Standard · Sep 15
From cricket to skeet: Mairaj Ahmad Khan, 50, begins fourth Asian Games chase for glory Mairaj Ahmad Khan, a 50-year-old shooter, is competing in his fourth Asian Games. He transitioned from cricket, where he played with Virender Sehwag, to shooting in 1999. This decision led him to two Olympics and World Cup medals. He missed recent Asian Games by narrow margins but is now back.… The Economic Times · Sep 15
'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner. AAP · Sep 15
Where Do Cavan and Quinn Sullivan Stand Among the Best Brother Duos in MLS History? The Philadelphia Union’s star brothers are enjoying a breakout season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Four USMNT Players Mauricio Pochettino Can’t Forget About Ahead of Fall Roster Reveal U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to name his roster for the four fall friendlies on Wednesday, and he has several stars to choose from. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there. AAP · Sep 14
‘Very weak. Very bad’: how Rodri’s verdict exposed woeful Valencia’s crisis The World Cup winner’s off-the-cuff assessment was brutally honest. Within days their manager and CEO were gone, but the problems run deeper than either man The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Fifpro demands review into Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan Gianni Infantino abandoned his World Cup sell-off plan following widespread criticism The Independent UK · Sep 14
Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe: Who Really Deserves the Ballon d’Or? The two superstars have put forward their cases for the award. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Lamine Yamal’s Three-Word Message Ignites Ballon d’Or Feud With Kylian Mbappe The two Clásico rivals are in pursuit of soccer’s greatest individual prize. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Lamine Yamal names his only Ballon d’Or rival – and it’s not Harry Kane Lamine Yamal is aiming to win his first Ballon d’Or next month The Independent UK · Sep 14
The Economic Times · Sep 14 US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79 Breanna Stewart led the U.S. women's basketball team to a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup victory. The Americans overcame an early deficit against France to secure the championship title. This win extended their remarkable World Cup winning streak to thirty-six games. Several newcomers gained valuable experience on the veteran-led championship…
AAP · Sep 14 Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Breanna Stewart Leads Team USA's Incredible Rally as Americans Crush France 97–79 to Retain Women's World Cup Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the United States recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat France 97-79 and win their 12th Women's World Cup title.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Enzo Fernández’s fortitude shows Maresca was right to crave City reunion Some scoffed at £125m price tag, but the Argentinian did the work of two midfielders after Phil Foden’s red card
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13 ‘No One Better Than Me’—Is Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or Claim True? Real Madrid’s No. 10 is in full campaign mode for the Ballon d’Or.
The Guardian - US · Sep 13 Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final: USA 97-79 France – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Americans clinched their fifth consecutive title after an early scare against France
Sports Illustrated · Sep 13 ‘Upset’ Christian Pulisic Makes Season Debut Determined to Rewrite His Woeful Year The U.S. men’s national team star made an immediate impact off the bench for AC Milan over the weekend.
France 24 · Sep 13 US beats spirited France to win 12th women's basketball World Cup The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on the afterburners in the second half.
The Economic Times · Sep 13 India crowned Asia Cup champions with 4-1 win over Korea India secured the Junior Asia Cup title by defeating Korea 4-1 in the final match. This victory marked India's sixth continental crown and secured their World Cup qualification. Ajeet Yadav and Anmol Ekka scored early goals, extending India's lead significantly. Prabhdeep Singh and Ashu Maurya added further goals, solidifying their…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Greatest Rivalry swagger showed South Africa will take some beating at World Cup All Blacks were valiant in 3-1 series defeat but Springboks sent another warning to rest of the world in Baltimore
France 24 · Sep 13 Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup title France won against host Germany in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals Saturday and will now face the United States in the final Sunday after the four-time defending champion and tournament favorite defeated Spain in the other semifinal.