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Selfies, goals and cheers at South Africa's grannies World Cup
Mbele Nonhlanhla laced up her silver cleats as her coach shouted encouragement to creaky knees, stiff backs and laboured breathing in a dressing room in South Africa's far north. - Rolling back ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pollard did not think South Africa return was possible
Leicester's Handre Pollard says the inclusion of South African teams in European competitions helped convince the two-time World Cup winner to rejoin Bulls.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train
On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
South Africa in Australia 2025
Fixtures for South Africa's limited-overs tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter resigns for personal reasons
Rob Walter has resigned as head coach of the South Africa men's white-ball cricket team. Cricket South Africa announced Walter's resignation on Tuesday and said it was due to personal reasons. ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 2d -
Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants
South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of Salvinia minima, an alien species of aquatic plant native to South America that is ...ABC News - Mar. 29 -
2014 World Cup winner Mats Hummels to retire
Germany and Roma centre-back Mats Hummels will retire at the end of the season, the 2014 World Cup winner said on Friday.ESPN - 1d -
FIFA launches desperate, deceptive ploy to sell Club World Cup tickets, with 2026 World Cup tied in
FIFA's offer of access to 2026 World Cup tickets comes with caveats and strings attached.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK will host 2035 Women’s World Cup
The United Kingdom is all but certain to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after Fifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed it was the only valid bid.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FIFA unveils Seattle World Cup logo
The poster is one of 16 posters that will be unveiled over the next month, as each Host City for the FIFA World Cup 26 will reveal artwork to their region to celebrate the tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Real Madrid place World Cup-winning South American coach on shortlist to succeed Ancelotti
As Real Madrid looks ahead to the future of its coaching staff, an unexpected name has emerged in discussions: Argentina’s current manager, Lionel Scaloni. According to a report from Fichajes, Scal...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Praises Los Angeles First Responders Ahead of Club World Cup
Games for both the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Renowned Dutch tulip garden makes space for selfie generation to bloom
Keukenhof, near Amsterdam, increasingly catering to growing demand for social media content. Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the ...The Guardian - 3d -
New tech could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the worldABC News - Mar. 29 -
How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as only 'valid' bid
The UK is set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup as the sole "valid" bidder for the tournament, Fifa president Gianni Infantino says.BBC News - 3d -
USWNT big board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
USWNT coach Emma Hayes has made it clear she's shaking up the U.S. roster for the 2027 World Cup.ESPN - 3d -
U.S. to get '31 Women's World Cup; U.K. in '35
Gianni Infantino said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively.ESPN - 2d -
UEFA boss: 64-team men's World Cup 'a bad idea'
A push to expand the men's 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is "a bad idea," UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said on Thursday.ESPN - 2d -
USA expected to host Women's World Cup in 2031, could be joined by other Concacaf nations
FIFA will formalize the hosting rights for both World Cups in 2026CBS Sports - 2d -
Orlando eyes bid for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup host city status
Orlando wants to be a host city for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Scotland 'already started' preparing to host Women's World Cup
Scotland have "already started" preparing for an "inspirational" UK-hosted Women's World Cup in 2035, according to interim head coach Mick McArdle.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Weather delays Keeneland opening, forces change in timing for Dubai World Cup
The weather gods toyed with horse racing's weekend schedule, but ultimately won't be able to put a damper on the Dubai World Cup meeting or big Kentucky Derby preps.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch: Barcelona midfield maestro cheered by Atletico Madrid fans at Metropolitano
Barcelona midfielder Pedri continues to dazzle this season, proving once again why he is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in world football. After Barcelona’s narrow yet crucial 1...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Tonali ‘can’t even imagine’ Italy not playing World Cup
Italy international Sandro Tonali admits he felt Luciano Spalletti ‘close’ during a betting ban last year and insists the Azzurri have ‘no excuses’ in the World Cup qualifying path: ‘I can��...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Injury leaves Haaland in doubt for Norway vs Italy in World Cup Qualifiers
Erling Haaland will be sidelined for several weeks following an ankle injury with Manchester City, which may even force him out of a World Cup Qualifying fixture against Italy in June, reports La ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
'It's becoming clear how big a deal the Club World Cup is'
Since it was announced a couple of years ago, the Club World Cup has felt very distant, a slightly alien presence on the horizon. The constant drama and chaos at Chelsea has meant that little ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
McArdle on World Cup, Scotland 'expectation' & trying to hurt Germany
Scotland interim head coach Mick McArdle has been speaking to the media before the Nations League A fixture against Germany on Friday. On the news the UK is set to host the Women's World Cup in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Camp Nou emerges as a candidate to host Rugby World Cup in 2035
It is no secret that the Spanish Rugby Federation is keen on Spain hosting the 2035 Rugby World Cup. And in its bid to do so, the federation is looking to utilise many of the country’s exotic ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
CAS hearing set over Club Leon's Club World Cup ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear the appeals of Mexican sides Club Leon and Pachuca next month following Fifa's decision to remove Club Leon from this summer's Club World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
World Cup winner Mats Hummels to retire at end of season
An emotional Mats Hummels has announced the end of his soccer career. The Roma defender and 2014 World Cup winner said on Friday he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the season. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2014 World Cup winner Hummels to retire at season's end
Roma defender Mats Hummels, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to retire at the end of the season, he announced on social media on Friday. He moved to Serie A side Roma in 2024 and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rashford scores first goals for Villa in easy win in FA Cup quarterfinals
Marcus Rashford has scored his first goals for Aston Villa to help his new team beat second-tier Preston 3-0 and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 2015ABC News - Mar. 30 -
From Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to Man United and Barca: Who should replace Club Leon at Club World Cup?
This spot in the Club World Cup still hinges on a hearing in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport on April 23, but here are some optionsCBS Sports - 6d -
2025 FIFA Club World Cup schedule: Fixtures, dates, teams, host cities
Start planning your summer as the 2025 Club World Cup will see 32 of the best teams on the planet heading to the USA.Yahoo Sports - 5d
