Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Luciano Spalletti has been named the new coach of Napoli, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso, the Serie A club confirmed on Saturday. The vastly-experienced Spalletti left his last role with Inter Milan......

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

IMAGE: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Reuters The prime ministers of......

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Netherlands league season effectively over, says Dutch FA IMAGE: Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte banned events including professional sports and music festivals until Sept. 1 to prevent a......

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Shubhankar Sharma of India takes a shot. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma shrugged off an......

Football Extras: Beckham backs Solskjaer extension at United

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: 'As a manager he’s done it in a mature way, a way that is respected by not just younger people but older ones. Having the......