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Mick McDermott, assistant coach of Ghana’s national team, returns to the University of Rhode Island with his family, recalling his scholarship days, coaching evolution, and a recent World Cup match near campus.
Despite a modest U.S. Open showing, McIlroy’s history at the Scottish Open and his recent tie for fourth at Royal Birkdale keep him in the spotlight as he fine‑tunes his game while playing football close to the tournament
The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder have secured forward Patrick Grasso through the 2026‑27 season, a move that preserves a franchise‑record goal total and adds depth after a strong 33‑point showing last year.
Former Kirkwood High standout Eric McWoods, now playing professionally in Northern Ireland, offers his perspective on the United States’ strong start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the impact of players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKinnie, and the urgent call to broaden access for Black athletes in the sport.
Celebrating its silver anniversary, the University of Brighton's Football 4 Peace initiative uses sport to bridge divides, having engaged thousands of young people and hundreds of coaches across four continents.
Australia’s national soccer team highlights the immigrant backgrounds of players like Awer Mabil and Mohamed Touré, linking their stories to broader debates on immigration as they prepare for a World Cup match in Vancouver.
The Australian national soccer team highlights its immigrant players, using their diverse backgrounds to counter rising anti‑immigrant sentiment worldwide.
A June 4 friendly between France and Côte d’Ivoire in Nantes will test Les Bleus’ defensive options and Ivory Coast’s attacking firepower ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
A record number of mothers are now visible in football’s leadership ranks, forcing leagues, clubs and governing bodies to confront the practical and cultural challenges of pregnancy, parental leave and workplace support.
A team of sixth‑formers from Friends' School in Lisburn combined engineering skill and collaborative spirit to capture a UK‑wide robotics title, while preparing for A‑Level exams.
The broadcaster announces a fresh batch of scripted and unscripted titles, including workplace comedy The Ambassador, medical drama Blessed Sacrament and the hockey‑centric Junior, while also renewing long‑running series such as Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries.
An 18‑year‑old from Manatee County, Florida, Maddie Baehr has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football squad, chasing a dream of Olympic gold as the sport makes its debut at the Los Angeles Games.