Away from the dazzling lights of the city and tucked in the leafy suburbs of greater Tokyo is a little-known entity whose efforts in youth development fly curiously under the radar. Welcome to Tokyo Verdy Beleza, Japan’s most successful women’s football team. Their success is validated not only by the country’s most occupied trophy cabinet…
The past weekend witnessed the final curtain drawn on the boys of summer, just as autumn triggered the commencement of football’s premier competition. *St George’s and Willow Cuts seize finals silverware* In cricket St George’s Cricket Club completed the ‘double’, as they captured the Premier Division T20 Knock-Out title, to go along with the earlier…
JD Sports’ UK business has been hit by falling sales after disruption in the Red Sea stalled deliveries and the cold, wet spring reduced demand for camping kit and clothing. The retail group, which owns Millets and Blacks in the UK, said sales at the outdoor kit chain were down 5.3% in the six months…
FREWSBURG — Behind hat tricks from Ava Jimerson and Audrey Eckwahl, Frewsburg downed Silver Creek/Forestville 8-0 in a Chautauqua-Cattarugus Athletic Association Division 3 girls soccer game Tuesday. Eckwahl also dished out a pair of assists as the Bears raised their record to 11-1-0 overall and 6-0-0 in the division. Brionna Dumaine added a goal and…
After Indiana men’s soccer drew No. 4 Ohio State 2-2 on Sept. 27 in Columbus, Ohio, head coach Todd Yeagley said the squad was capable of more goal scoring. For the first month of the season, scoring just seven goals in seven matches, there were valid concerns regarding the attack’s execution in front of the…
The Illini West football team was looking to win its second straight road game, Saturday, Sept. 28, traveling to take on LVC for its Homecoming. Illini West came home with a big win, 50-16. Illini West won the toss and deferred to the second half. LVC got a seven-yard run from Bryson Ferguson on first…
For decades, FIFA and EA Sports were virtually inseparable in the world of soccer gaming, shaping the way millions of fans experienced the sport on their consoles. Every year, the release of a new FIFA game became a global event, but that era is now officially over. With the launch of EA Sports FC 25,…
Apprentice jockey Mollie Fitzgerald grew up around race tracks, and used to think horse racing was a man’s world. But she is the first to admit that is no longer the case in what used to be known as “the sport of kings”. “When I was younger and I’d come to races with Dad, there…
Harvard women’s soccer (4-1-4, 0-1-0 Ivy) returned to the Northeast to compete against the Brown Bears (4-2-3, 1-0-0 Ivy) last Friday night to start Ivy League play. The matchup between two Ivy league powerhouses finished with Brown earning a win over Harvard, 2-1. In a rivalry weekend for Harvard athletics, Friday night saw two Ivy…
Story Links JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville Athletics announced a series of administrative promotions on Tuesday, reflecting an ongoing reorganization within the athletic administration. “Who you surround yourself with is vital to the growth of our athletic department. These changes reflect our continual development to serve our student-athletes to the best of our…
