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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (461+ words) South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach "incapable" and ordered a complete review of the national team program. South…...
South Africa scrapes past Bangladesh and leaves India needing to upset Australia at Lord's
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (272+ words) Laredo Morning Times On the last day of the group stage, India, the ODI world champion, and South Africa, the finalist at the last two T20 World Cups, were fighting for the fourth and last semifinal spot Unbeaten Australia was safely…...
Mexico's World Cup joy muted in regions gripped by cartel violence
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (534+ words) Laredo Morning Times...
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100 M fund created by IOC
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (662+ words) The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay up to $140 million to athletes through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games by creating a fund for $10, 000 grants for which they can apply after competing. The IOC's cash commitment came after growing calls…...
Mexico goalkeeper Ra'l Rangel seizes the World Cup spotlight with two shutouts in two matches
1+ week, 2+ day ago (642+ words) Would it be the inexperienced Ra'l Rangel, who hadn't played a single official match for El Tri? Or the great Guillermo Ochoa, the team's anchor since 2014? Coach Javier Aguirre bet on youth, and it turned out to be a wise…...
South Africa's no-nonsense coach who shut down Trump question and told critics back home to shut up
1+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) Laredo Morning Times At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with the media Broos has shut down questions about Donald Trump, called out what he…...
Taiwan's foreign minister says Chinese pressure on countries over the island is a "new normal'
1+ week, 4+ day ago (348+ words) Kenya accused of deporting Taiwanese conference delegates on China's behalf Laredo Morning Times Lin Chia-Lung was speaking after Taiwanese delegates were detained in Kenya and denied access to an ocean conference, reportedly due to Chinese pressure on the organizers, according…...
World Cup: South American teams start off on the wrong foot
1+ week, 6+ day ago (452+ words) Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 1-0 on Sunday in Philadelphia. Brazil drew 11 with Morocco on Saturday, and Paraguay was routed 41 by tournament co-host the United States. Comments from coaches after the underwhelming results struck a similar tone. Ecuador coach Sebasti'n Beccacece…...
Mass shootings in South Africa's poorest areas are a symptom of organized crime and police failures
2+ week, 1+ day ago (693+ words) The shooting carried out by multiple suspects in an informal settlement of shacks in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and at least 15 wounded, according to authorities. There have not been any arrests. South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets…...
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre's youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup's opening match
2+ week, 2+ day ago (493+ words) Four years after the national soccer team's disappointing group-stage exit " Mexico's earliest World Cup finish since 1978 " coach Javier Aguirre's youthful gamble is already showing promise. El Tri opened this year's tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa, fielding seven…...