Manchester [UK], August 16 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Joao Cancelo is training with the team, and there is a chance he could play for the club once again. In January 2023, Cancelo left Manchester City on loan to play for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich had a chance to make the deal permanent, but they opted to go against it. Cancelo then moved to La Liga to play for FC Barce
CHONGQING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- In an era that has seen digitalization advance at an unprecedented pace, young people are facing both opportunities and challenges, and collective efforts are needed to create a bright future, participants in a forum on digital development have said.
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BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan and Zhejiang FC played out a 0-0 draw, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger defeated Wuhan Three Towns 1-0 thanks to a last-gasp penalty in the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Friday.
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YAOUNDE, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Cameroon on Friday to pay tribute to former African football president Issa Hayatou, who died last week after a long illness.
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By Oliver Trust
BERLIN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The wave of euphoria flushing around VfB Stuttgart appears to be unreal.
Thousands of fans gather to attend training sessions. The club's first UEFA Champions League participation in over 14 years has seen long queues lining up for tickets and is stretching online ticketing to its limits.
The Bundesliga's surprise package last season ended up second behin
© Provided by Xinhua Emma Raducanu of Britain celebrates after winning the women's singles second round match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at Wimbledon tennis Champions
SHANGHAI, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- New York University (NYU)'s men's and women's basketball teams took on Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) for a doubleheader as part of the 2024 Buick Campus Invitational here on Friday.
Читать дальше...London [UK], August 16 (ANI): Former England cricketer and current Middlesex batting coach Mark Ramprakash said that no one is more deserving to become the Three Lions' white-ball coach than Andy Flower, who has had successful coaching stints with England and various T20 franchises in the past. The recent departure of Mott as England's white-ball coach after failures to defend both white-ball ICC titles has left a vacancy
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Both the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks must rebound from a rough start to their return from the Olympic break. On Saturday, the visiting Sky seek a fifth consecutive win over the Sparks, who have lost four straight at home. Chicago (10-15) entered the month-long break for the Paris Olympics with an impressive 93-85 win over two-time defending champion Las Vegas. Ho
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Paris Games may be over but Saturday's contest between the Las Vegas Aces and the visiting New York Liberty will feature plenty of Olympic talent on both sides. Ten Olympians -- including six gold medalists from Team USA -- will share the court as Las Vegas and New York continue their respective playoff pushes. The Liberty welcomed back four players from Paris this week bef
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Giants signed Jakob Johnson to a contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed for the versatile veteran, who plays both as a tight end and a fullback. Johnson, 29, appeared in 13 games (five starts) last season with the Las Vegas Raiders. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, Johnson has totaled 19 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in 67 career games
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will not require immediate surgery on his left elbow and could return in September, the New York Post reported Friday. Chisholm, 26, was injured sliding into home plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox on Monday and landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a UCL sprain. After seeking multiple medical opinions, the Yankee
Ipswich [UK], August 16 (ANI): Premier League Ipswich Town announced the signing of Kalvin Philips from the defending champions Manchester City on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old midfielder has struggled to establish himself as a mainstay in Manchester City's set-up. He spent the second half of the last season on loan at West Ham United. He will link up immediately with Ipswich Town and will be in contention for their
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): New Zealand woman cricketer Amelia Kerr recently shared that her favourite opponent to face in ICC tournaments is India, not Australia. "I think playing at World Cups, playing India is something I think that's always a great challenge because wherever you are in the world, they get a crowd that is supporting them. And spin is key for them," Amelia was quoted by ICC 100% Cricket Supersta
(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports) The U.S. women's national team reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world soccer rankings Friday after striking gold at the Paris Olympics. The Americans had dropped to fifth in the previous rankings released in June, their lowest point since FIFA began ranking women's teams in 2003. It had been 12 months since the USWNT was last ranked No. 1. Under new head coach Emma H
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Charlotte FC transferred Brecht Dejaegere to top-flight club KV Kortrijk in his native Belgium on Friday. The 33-year-old midfielder had two goals and two assists in 29 matches (17 starts) with Charlotte from 2023-24. "Brecht was a top pro and respected teammate who dedicated himself to the success of our organization over the past year and we're thankful for his contribut
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye isn't out of the QB competition in New England, head coach Jerod Mayo said Friday. "We have three more days of training camp practices and it's our job as coaches to evaluate. The competition isn't over," Mayo said on a video conference call. "It's definitely still a competition." Veteran Jacoby Brissett was declared the leader at the pos
(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg is cancer-free following treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. The Hall of Famer provided the update Thursday on Instagram, seven months after announcing his diagnosis. "Rang the Bell this morning!" Sandberg wrote. "WE did it, WE won! What a Dream Team, family, doctors, friends, nurses, fans who supported myself and Margaret through the la
Melbourne [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Australian batter Steve Smith opened up about him getting lack of opportunities in T20Is, saying that he understands the needs of the team and that all he can do is keep trying to improve, get better. Smith, who is Australia's premier batter in Tests and ODIs and is considered as one of the finest longest-format batters of all time, was dropped from the ICC T20 World Cup squad in fa
Ipswich [UK], August 16 (ANI): Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes their lack of transfer activity in the ongoing summer transfer window won't weaken them ahead of their season opener against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Liverpool have enjoyed impressive results in the pre-season campaign against Arsenal and Manchester United. However, Slot's side is yet to complete a signing before the beginning of the season.
By Parv AnandNew Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian para shuttler Pramod Bhagat claimed that he was confident about defending his gold medal at the upcoming Paris Paralympics 2024, but a "hard decision" of handing him an 18-month ban by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) took away the opportunity from him. On August 13, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) released a statement to confirm that the CAS handed Bhaga
BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Wuhan Three Towns forward Pedro Henrique has been suspended for three games after he was sent off in a Chinese Super League (CSL) game last Saturday.
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BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin called on the country's Paris-bound Paralympians to strive for athletic success and show good sportsmanship at the upcoming Paralympic Games.
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LONDON, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The new Premier League season gets underway on Friday night as Manchester United travels to Fulham, with all eyes on Erik ten Hag's side after he kept his job over the summer.
Читать дальше...Toronto [Canada], August 16 (ANI): Global T20 (GT20) Canada has always provided a massive platform to cricketers from ICC Associate Member nations, including the finest of homegrown Canadian talent, to showcase their skills on the stage of North America's marquee T20 league. Spurred by the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the game's biggest global stars, several Associate cricketers grabbed the spotlight with sti