Ex-Wolves & Forest striker Mir gets eight-year sentence for sexual assault

Spain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but t...

As Spain searched for their spark on their World Cup debut in Atlanta, the crowd waited for their star, Lamine Yamal. The European champions had their moments in this 0-0 draw -- 27 shots, seven on target, an xG (expected goals) of 2.29, with chances for Ferran Torres and Marc Cucurella very influential on the left -- but overall, Spain struggled against a brave, well-organised opponent in Cape Verde, inspired by goalkeeper Vozinha (seven saves), who turned 40 just two weeks before the World...

Pulisic trains apart; Poch says U.S. star 'good'

IRVINE, Calif. -- United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week. Pulisic engaged in individual work on a field away from the main group before heading to the gym to exercise on a stationary bike. When asked how Pulisic was doing, U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino said, "Good," without elaborating.

Clark eyes US Open 'redemption' after 'deep regret' over behaviour

NCAA asks court for Sorsby ruling before season

The NCAA said a district judge overstepped in granting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to return to college football and is asking an appeals court for an expedited resolution before the season kicks off, according to legal documents filed Monday in Lubbock County District Court. Under Judge Ken Curry's ruling, Sorsby, who has admitted to betting on college football, could play for Texas Tech after sitting out the first two games of the season....