INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES NEWS

Sweden blanks newcomer Slovenia and Switzerland shuts out Norway at ice hockey worlds

Elias Lindholm has scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Africa's only anti-doping lab has status revoked by WADA for testing flaws

The only recognized drug-testing laboratory in Africa has lost its right to work in sports

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Starc among foreign players who won't return when IPL resumes, Buttler to miss playoffs

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is among the foreign players who will not return when the Indian Premier League resumes this weekend, while England batter Jos Buttler will miss the...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow's trip to Dublin Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow's trip to Dublin

MAY 16 • BBC.CO.UK

Man United or Spurs: Whose season has been the worst? A friendly discussion Club writers Carl Anka and Jay Harris discuss the upcoming Europa League final and two disastrous seasons

MAY 16 • NYTIMES.COM

Back on the pitch: Pakistan Super League resumes after conflict-forced suspension

Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 cricket tournament resumes Saturday after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan with a handful of foreign players returning for the remaining eight gam...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

MacKinnon scores twice as Canada beats Austria 5-1 at ice hockey worlds

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Austria at the ice hockey world championship

MAY 15 • Associated Press

The Vazquez-Agyemang-McGlynn Show: USMNT Trio Roll in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 Three USMNT-capped talents made all the difference for their MLS clubs in our Round of 32 – with Brandon Vazquez (Austin FC), Patrick Agyema...

MAY 15 • USSOCCER.COM

Eddie Howe's triple injury blow as Newcastle face 'season-definer' at Arsenal | Sporting News Canada Eddie Howe's difficulty have been aggravated by another injury.

MAY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WTA chairman Simon announces retirement. He oversaw player pay increase, took heat for Saudi stance

Women’s Tennis Association chairman Steve Simon has informed the organization’s board of directors that he plans to retire in December

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Canada hosts Davis Cup tie against Israel in Halifax TORONTO - Halifax will host a Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel on Sept. 12-13, Tennis Canada announced Thursday.

MAY 15 • THESTAR.COM

McGovern 'a good fit' for Scotland - Andreatta McGovern 'a good fit' for Scotland - Andreatta

MAY 15 • BBC.CO.UK

Scoggins: The Gophers' Greek connection could produce an NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor? Scoggins: Gophers' Kostas Zaltos and Angelos Mantzouranis are roommates from Greece who are flourishing in the hammer throw.

MAY 15 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

SSFC Spotlight: Vicente Reyes finds success abroad The dual national will likely debut for Chile soon.

MAY 15 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM

Wall Street, global markets mostly lower and oil prices drop $2 on hopes for a US-Iran nuclear deal Wall Street is veering lower while oil prices are down more than $2 a barrel as traders bet on a possible U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

MAY 15 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Scotland head coach Andreatta on Corsie return, McGovern's first call up & chats with Little Scotland head coach Andreatta on Corsie return, McGovern's first call up & chats with Little

MAY 15 • BBC.CO.UK

Former New Zealand bowler Southee to work as a consultant with England's cricket teams

Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will work with England’s cricket teams as a “specialist skills consultant” for all formats over the upcoming international summer

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Former Springboks winger Cornal Hendricks dies at age 37 after heart attack

Cornal Hendricks, a South African rugby player who made 12 appearances for the Springboks and was a star for his country at sevens, has died at the age of 37

MAY 15 • Associated Press

FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

A group of international lawyers has filed a formal complaint to FIFA claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Ukrainian jumper Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk is suspended in a testosterone doping case

One of Ukraine’s best-known athletes has been provisionally suspended in a doping case involving testosterone

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Naples to host next America's Cup in 2027 when New Zealand will seek fourth straight title

The next America’s Cup sailing race will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds

Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ice...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Alix Earle turns up the heat in crochet bikinis for 2025 'SI' Swimsuit shoot | Sporting News Alix Earle is bringing the Miami heat to Jamaica in her 2025 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit photo shoot, wearing a plethora of crochet bikini...

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

ASN: Midweek rundown: Inter Miami meltdown, Pulisic in final, Wright out, USMNT lookahead, & Much more It's been a busy time on many, many fronts in American soccer as Americans in MLS and abroad have been busy and the USMNT is ready to put Ma...

MAY 14 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Trump meets with Syria's insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia This is the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

MAY 14 • MCALL.COM