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Italy boss Prandelli hails 'excellent prospect' Insigne
The Azzurri trainer has extolled the virtues of the young Napoli forward, while he also maintains Antonio Cassano will form part of his plans for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers

Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday, Aug 23
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday (times GMT): – - – - GOLF PGA Tour: Barclays Classic, Farmingdale, New York (to 26) World number three Tiger Woods and top-ranked Rory McIlroyhave been paired together in an enticing high-profile groupingfor the opening round at Bethpage Black in the first of the PGATour’s four lucrative FedExCup playoff events. …

US ties China 1-1 in women's under-20 World Cup
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The United States tied China 1-1in Group D at the women’s under-20 World Cup on Thursday, ensuring Germany became the first team to advance to the quarterfinals.

New Yorkers organize interim World Cup soccer
NEW YORK (AP) — In a field in Harlem, emotions run high as the U.S. soccer team battles to defeat Angola and move on to the World Cup quarterfinals. In a penalty shootout, a player for Angola steps to the ball, shoots and misses. The USA team rejoices.

US World Cup road qualifiers on beIN Sport USA
NEW YORK (AP) — Add U.S. road World Cup qualifiers to the soccer games many American television viewers may not be able to see.

'Ailing' rugby legend Jonah Lomu reveals he might require another kidney transplant
Wellington, Aug 23 (ANI): Rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who is suffering from a kidney disorder nephrotic syndrome, has revealed that he might require another kidney transplant soon.

Soccer-Croatia give Modric cold shoulder ahead of World Cup ties
ZAGREB, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Unsettled Tottenham Hotspur

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Maya Hayes scored a hat trick to lead the United States over Ghana 4-0 Monday in the Americans' opener at the Women's Under-20 World Cup.

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Vanessa DiBernardo, right, of the U.S. controls the ball against Ghana's Linda Addai during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Kassey Kallman of the U.S. fights for the ball with Ghana's Alice Danso during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Maya Hayes, right, of the U.S. celebrates after scoring a goal as Ghana's goalkeeper Patricia Mantey kneels down during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Mollie Pathman, right, of the U.S. fights for the ball with Ghana's Elizabeth Addo during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Morgan Brian (6) of the U.S. celebrates with teammates after their team's first goal against Ghana during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hayes leads US women to 4-0 win over Ghana
Chioma Ubogagu, left, of the U.S. fights for the ball with Ghana's Elizabeth Addo during their soccer match at the Women's U20 World Cup at Hiroshima Big Arch stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. The U.S. team won 4-0. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)