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New Zealand are happy to go under the radar as they prepare to launch their campaign for World Cup glory against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Saturday. Tom Latham is one of their aces.

New Zealand begin World Cup charge against Sri Lanka

LONDON — New Zealand are happy to go under the radar as they prepare to launch their campaign for World Cup glory against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Saturday.The Black Caps reached the final four years ago for the first time after six semifinal defeats, only to be soundly beaten by Australia in Melbourne.Kane Williamson has replaced the swashbuckling Brendon McCullum as captain but the core of the team that came so close in 2015 remains.Since the last World Cup, New Zealand have risen as high as second in the world rankings but have also been beaten at home by South Africa, England and India.New Zealand beat fancied India in their opening World Cup warm-up game before going down to the West Indies.Former Kiwi paceman James Franklin is confident Williamson's side can claim their first...

May 31, 2019

New Zealand begin World Cup charge against Sri Lanka

England manager Phil Neville during training at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Brighton, Britain. — Reuters

Women's football reaching 'tipping point' as World Cup approaches

PARIS — As the 24 teams go through their final preparations for a Women's World Cup featuring more heavyweight contenders than ever, many have one eye on an even greater prize than a winner's medal.The competition kicks off in Paris in a week's time and after years of painstaking development and increasing media coverage, this is expected to the year the women's game makes its definitive leap into the big time."I think there's a bigger picture ... this summer," England manager Phil Neville said at the unveiling of his squad."I think this World Cup is a tipping point for the women's game where I think it's just going to go boom."The signs are encouraging on the field and off it.Hosts France kick off the tournament on June 7 when they take on...

May 31, 2019

Women's football reaching 'tipping point' as World Cup approaches

In this file photo taken France's goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi eyes the ball during a training session in Clairefontaine en Yvelines, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2019 in France. — AFP

Women's World Cup: Profiles of Groups A, B and C

PARIS — The pressure is on France as they kick off the Women's World Cup against South Korea on June 7, but while the Koreans, Norwegians and Nigerians are all potentially tricky opponents for the hosts, the format of the group stage leaves them some room to man oeuvre.The first round will eliminate just eight teams of the 24 teams, with the top two finishers in each of the six groups advancing along with four best third-place teams. Here AFP, looks at the contenders in groups A, B and C:Group A France (World Ranking: No. 4), Norway (No. 12), South Korea (No. 14), Nigeria (No. 38)Hosts France start as one of the tournament favorites, as the backbone of the starting XI play for Lyon, the dominant team in European club football. Sarah Bouhaddi is described by teammates as "the...

May 31, 2019

Women's World Cup: Profiles of Groups A, B and C

In this file photo Netherlands' forward Vivianne Miedema celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 football tournament final match between Netherlands and Denmark at Fc Twente Stadium in Enschede. — AFP

Women's World Cup: Profiles of Groups D, E and F

PARIS — The United States have dominated women's football for two decades, and although the team arrives in France at war with their national federation, there is little doubt they are favorites.The draw has handed the Americans a favorable group and the format gives strong teams time to find their feet.The first round, with six four-team groups, will eliminate just eight teams.The top two finishers in each group will advance along with four best third-place teams. In the second part of our group-by-group analysis AFP, looks at the contenders in groups D, E and F.Group D England (No. 3), Argentina (No. 37), Scotland (No. 20), Japan (No. 7)England were semifinalists in Canada four years ago and in the Euros in 2017. That tournament was followed by the removal of coach Mark Sampson for...

May 31, 2019

Women's World Cup: Profiles of Groups D, E and F

Anthony Joshua poses for a photograph at a portrait session ahead of his heavyweight title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr at the The Beacon Theatre, New York, United States. — Reuters

Joshua calls challenger Ruiz as dangerous as Wilder

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Joshua's long-awaited US debut on Saturday may not be the mega-fight with Deontay Wilder the boxing world is waiting for but the British heavyweight champion is taking his Mexican opponent just as seriously.Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA and WBO titles at New York's Madison Square Garden against Andy Ruiz Jr., who is looking to become the first Mexican heavyweight champion, and the Briton is not taking his opponent lightly."Fighting Andy for me is just as dangerous as fighting Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury because they both possess their own skills and it's a banana fight for me in both aspects," Joshua told a news conference at Madison Square Garden on Thursday."So I will take Andy deadly serious. I don't overlook him at all. I...

May 31, 2019

Joshua calls challenger Ruiz as dangerous as Wilder

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) boards Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the first period in game two of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden. — Reuters

Blues' Sundqvist suspended for Stanley Cup final game three

LOS ANGELES — St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist will miss game three of the NHL Stanley Cup final as he serves a one-game suspension for a hit to the head of Boston's Matt Grzelcyk.The NHL's department of player safety announced the suspension on Thursday after a hearing with Sundqvist, who was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for boarding for the hit which knocked Grzelcyk out of game two on Wednesday.Grzelcyk was off balance trying to gain possession of the puck behind Boston's net when Sundqvist sent him crashing into the glass.He crashed to the ice and was helped off after the hit with 2:06 remaining in the first period.The NHL's Department of Player Safety said Sundqvist opted to "finish his check with force" even though he had time to adjust his...

May 31, 2019

Blues' Sundqvist suspended for Stanley Cup final game three

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in game one of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena.— Reuters

Raptors beat Warriors in landmark NBA Finals opener

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors, with the support of an entire nation behind them, won the first NBA Finals game played outside the United States with a thrilling 118-109 victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday.Toronto were led by Cameroonian forward Pascal Siakam, who scored a playoff career-high 32 points while Golden State's sharp-shooting duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson failed to find their usual groove in opening game of the series.The Raptors led by 10 points at the half and Siakam, who two years ago was playing in the NBA's development league, did his part to prevent the Warriors from closing the gap as he went a perfect 6-for-6 shooting in the third quarter."It just proves that if you put the work in, man, and it's...

May 31, 2019

Raptors beat Warriors in landmark NBA Finals opener

Trevor Story No. 27 of the Colorado Rockies hits a double in the tenth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on Thursday in Denver, Colorado. — AFP

Homer-happy Rockies sweep D-backs

NEW YORK — Trevor Story had four hits and scored the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-10 on Thursday in Denver to sweep a four-game series.David Dahl had four hits, including a home run, Ryan McMahon and Ian Desmond also homered, and Daniel Murphy drove in three for the Rockies, including the game-winner on his third hit of the day.Story got the winning rally started with a one-out double down the line in left, and he moved to third on a groundout. After Yoshihisa Hirano (1-3) intentionally walked Nolan Arenado, Murphy singled to left to drive in Story.Seunghwan Oh (3-1) pitched the 10th inning to earn credit for Colorado's fifth consecutive win. Eduardo Escobar, Christian Walker and pitcher Taylor Clarke homered for...

May 31, 2019

Homer-happy Rockies sweep D-backs

Ajee Wilson of US in action in the Women's 800m race of the IAAF Diamond League meeting at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday. — Reuters

Wilson makes most of Semenya absence to win Diamond League 800m

STOCKHOLM — American Ajee Wilson made the most of the absence of Caster Semenya and Francine Niyonsaba to win the women's 800 meters in Thursday's Diamond League meeting on a windy, wet evening in the Swedish capital.Wilson, who came third at the Diamond League meeting in Doha earlier this month behind Semenya and Niyonsaba, cruised to victory in a relatively slow time of 2:00.87, with Habitam Alemu of Ethiopia in second and Nelly Jepkosgei of Kenya in third.Double Olympic champion Semenya and Niyonsaba share a string of Diamond League victories in the distance going back over three years, but both are no longer allowed to compete without taking medication to reduce their testosterone levels.The IAAF, Athletics' governing body, has imposed the conditions on female athletes...

May 31, 2019

Wilson makes most of Semenya absence to win Diamond League 800m

Australia's David Warner, shown in a file photo, is in doubt for his side's World Cup opener against Afghanistan with a leg injury. — Reuters

Australia's Langer calls on fans not to boo Smith and Warner

LONDON — Australia head coach Justin Langer has called on fans to show Steve Smith and David Warner respect in the World Cup and not jeer them.The pair, who both recently completed bans for ball-tampering, were given a hostile reception by the crowd at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton during Australia's World Cup warm-up victory over England.There were audible boos, jeers, and chants of "cheat", but Langer has urged supporters not to repeat that behavior during the tournament itself."You (the media) talk about earning respect, and I think it's really important that people show respect as well," Langer said ahead of five-time winners Australia's World Cup opener against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday"They made a mistake and paid a big price for it....

May 31, 2019

Australia's Langer calls on fans not to boo Smith and Warner

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