EmailPrintBritish footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth 600,000 ($800,000) through a British airport.Emmanuel-Thomas, who began his career at Arsenal but now plays for Scottish second-tier side Greenock Morton, was arrested at his home near Glasgow early on Wednesday, the Press Association (PA) agency have reported.The 33-year-old forward was detained by police and…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPumpkin spice lattes and crisp evening temperatures can only mean one thing for American soccer diehards: It's nearly awards season.The NWSL is down to the homestretch with only six rounds of play left in the regular season. As teams jockey for playoff positioning, the race for the Most Valuable Player award has narrowed. So, the fourth and penultimate…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsReal Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has backed Rodri's warning that players could be close to taking strike action over the number of games they're being asked to play.Speaking in a news conference on Tuesday, the Manchester City midfielder said a players' strike was "close" over football's hectic fixture list, saying: "I think it's the general opinion of the…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsParis Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relishing the chance to lead a team that no longer has a global star following the departures of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in recent years.Speaking after his PSG's 1-0 win against Girona in their Champions League opener on Wednesday, Luis Enrique was asked about his players adapting to not having…