Rugby: Hoeata hit with three match ban
Tasman lock Riki Hoeata has been suspended from rugby for three matches for a swinging arm incident in a round six national provincial championship match against Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday.
Rugby: Harlequins confident going into national tournament
On an overcast evening, surrounded by the towering trees that border Founder’s Field in Cheswick, the sounds of cleats hitting the ground and a ball exchanging hands is the only sound reverberating in an area accustomed to birds chirping and the occasional passing car. Despite the removed setting, the Pittsburgh Harlequins were hard at work, preparing to do something fundamentally at odds with the tranquility — continue to make some noise in the rugby world. Though it was hardly expected by any rugby analyst or prognosticator, the Harlequins will be competing against the nation’s best teams in the USA Rugby Seven-a-Side Rugby Championships this weekend in San Francisco
Cleveland’s Masterson brings down Boston (Reuters)
BOSTON (Reuters) – Cleveland starter Justin Masterson got off to a rough start against his former team Boston Thursday but found his range to strike out nine and lead the Indians to a 7-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Boston’s loss, combined with the New York Yankees 7-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, saw the Red Sox slip back into a tie with their arch rivals atop the American League East
Analysis: What formation will Jurgen Klinsmann’s use for the United States national team? (Goal.com)
Now that United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has selected his 22-man roster and assistants for the upcoming match against Mexico, the next question lies in what formation that he’ll use. Analyzing the players that Klinsmann has chosen, it is clear to see that there aren’t any natural wingers on the team. It appears that Klinsmann will take advantage of the U.S.
Brazil beats Panama 4-0 to advance at U20 WCup (AP)
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP)—Philippe Coutinho’s two goals led Brazil to a 4-0 win over Panama on Thursday and a place in the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup. Striker Henrique put Brazil ahead with a goal from close range in the 40th minute, and Inter Milan’s Philippe Coutinho added to the lead in first-half stoppage time, then again in the 52nd.
Baseball breaking language barriers on Paramus Little League team
Little Leaguers find odd ways to pass the time during rain delays.
MLS Preview: Colorado Rapids – Columbus Crew (Goal.com)
Colorado Rapids (4-4-2): Pickens; Kimura, Wynne, Moor, Marshall; Mullan, Mastroeni, Larentowicz, Thompson; Nyassi, Cummings .
NHL notes: Ol’ Nolan gets shot with Canucks
Owen Nolan has been granted a shot at a comeback in the NHL. The 39-year-old right winger has signed a tryout contract with the Vancouver Canucks
Egypt defeats Austria to advance at U-20 World Cup (AP)
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP)—Mohamaed Ibrahim scored three goals as Egypt defeated Austria 4-0 on Thursday to advance to the second round of the Under-20 World Cup. After Mohamed Ghazi opened the scoring in the 31st minute, Ibrahim scored in the 60th, 62nd and 82nd to give Egypt the lopsided victory in Group E
Raiders RB McFadden breaks orbital bone (AP)
NAPA, Calif. (AP)—On the day the Oakland Raiders were supposed to be able to see their whole team practice for the first time this training camp, they were missing one of their most important players. Star running back Darren McFadden(notes) was sidelined a day after breaking an orbital bone in his face and is expected to miss a couple of weeks, according to coach Hue Jackson.