Sports News Roundup: Soccer-Flamengo hire ex-Brazil coach Tite; Cricket-New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup and more

Jack Willis, who has signed a contract extension with Toulouse, will not be eligible, however, having gone beyond the 12-month window the RFU introduced in recognition of players having to find new clubs at short notice after Irish, Wasps and Worcester all went out of business last season. Soccer-FIFA to 'mitigate environmental impact' of 2030 World Cup FIFA will take measures to "mitigate the environmental impact" of the three-continent 2030 World Cup, world soccer's governing body said.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Flamengo hire ex-Brazil coach Tite

Former Brazil coach Tite has taken charge at Flamengo after signing a deal through to December 2024, the Brazilian club said on Monday. The 62-year-old, who left the Brazil team after their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar last year, replaces Jorge Sampaoli.

Cricket-New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup

New Zealand roared to a second successive win at the World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad on Monday, with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner capturing five wickets after impressing with the bat earlier. Batsmen Will Young, Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham all hit half-centuries for New Zealand, who backed up their victory over defending champions England in Ahmedabad last week with another superb display at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

LA 2028 Olympics proposes adding flag football, cricket, other sports

Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics want cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball added to the event, they said on Monday. The organizers' recommendations are subject to final approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a session set for Mumbai later this month. The Los Angeles Times reported that the sports are likely to be approved.

NFL-Young NFL stars eager to play Olympic flag football - NFL executive

Some NFL players have expressed interest in playing for the U.S. flag football team if the sport is included in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, an NFL executive told Reuters. On Monday, LA28 organisers formally asked that flag football for both the men's and women's competitions as well as four other sports be added to the event.

Motor racing-FIA to take action after Qatar GP 'extreme weather'

Formula One's governing body will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they suffered during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, it said on Monday. Some of those racing in the heat ended up on the verge of collapse, vomiting and severely dehydrated after the chequered flag while Williams' rookie Logan Sargeant felt too ill to continue.

Motor racing-McLaren make Ferrari a target as well as Aston Martin

Resurgent McLaren have third-placed Ferrari in their sights after piling on 104 points from the last three Formula One races and taking two successive double podium finishes with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The Woking team are fifth overall but only 11 points behind Aston Martin after taking a 47 point haul from Qatar's sprint weekend.

Rugby-France-based Arundell can play in Six Nations, but not Willis: RFU

Henry Arundell will be available to play for England in next year's Six Nations, despite joining French club Racing 92, due to the 'special circumstances' rule following the demise of his former club London Irish, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has confirmed. Jack Willis, who has signed a contract extension with Toulouse, will not be eligible, however, having gone beyond the 12-month window the RFU introduced in recognition of players having to find new clubs at short notice after Irish, Wasps and Worcester all went out of business last season.

Soccer-FIFA to 'mitigate environmental impact' of 2030 World Cup

FIFA will take measures to "mitigate the environmental impact" of the three-continent 2030 World Cup, world soccer's governing body said. FIFA last week named Morocco, Spain and Portugal as hosts of the 2030 tournament, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will also host the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary.

Soccer-Nike, after criticism, releases Mary Earps goalkeeper jersey

Nike released a replica jersey for England goalkeeper Mary Earps on Monday, after facing widespread criticism for not selling the popular Women's World Cup finalist's shirt. In an Instagram post on Monday, Earps said she was not aware the jerseys would be going on sale, but thanked followers for their “incredible support.”

Soccer-Spurs appoint Lange as new technical director

Tottenham Hotspur said they have appointed Aston Villa's former global director of football development Johan Lange as their new technical director. British media reported Lange would effectively replace Fabio Paratici, who resigned as Spurs' managing director of football earlier this year after his appeal against a 30-month ban from football was rejected.