Klinsmann has expressed interest in role through a third-party to Football Federation Australia, while the governing body has made contact with Muslin, who is understood to be in Australia, according to reports from News Corp. It is believed Klinsmann asked a friend to initiate dialogue with the FFA, and to explain to him the level of talent in Socceroos playing pool, the team’s ambition at the World Cup and the strength of the A-League....

Some players, like Aron Johannsson and Brek Shea, made the most of their minutes against the Scots, while others, like Sacha Kljestan and Eddie Johnson, will want to forget Friday ever happened. If there was a player who really boosted his stock, it was Johannsson, who once again looked the part. He came on as a substitute and flashed all the tools that show you why he’s scoring so many goals in the Netherlands....

Radja Nainggolan’s late brace gave Roma a 4-2 win on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico but Liverpool prevailed 7-6 on aggregate at the end of a remarkable semi-final tie. Nainggolan’s earlier mistake allowed Sadio Mane to open the scoring and a 25th-minute header from Georginio Wijnaldum meant equalisers courtesy of James Milner’s unfortunate own goal and Roma striker Edin Dzeko did not look like turning the tie around. “The game was wild....

Gerrard confirmed on Thursday that he is hanging up his boots after opting not to extend his stay at MLS franchise LA Galaxy. IN STATS: Gerrard’s 19-year career The 36-year-old has already spoken of his interest in management, although he turned down the opportunity to take over at MK Dons in League One, and a position on Klopp’s backroom staff would appear an ideal first step into life on the touchline....

Ings, 24, has struggled for game time this season, with his only appearance coming off the bench in the EFL Cup win over Derby County in September. But despite the lack of minutes, Klopp lauded the one-time England international, who suffered a serious knee injury last season, for his approach. “It is really good,” the German said. “If I could be a little bit less sensitive I could say that’s his job to do, but I am sensitive and so I know it is not easy but he takes the situation in a perfect way – but that is all for him....

Lamar Odom is close to landing a deal with Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks on a trial basis, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com. Odom, who last played for the Clippers in the 2012-13 season, is expected to join the Knicks in their final two regular season games, with the possibility of playing for the team next season. Odom's deal will have an unguaranteed second year that he could play out if things work out....

The team has called a press conference for Tuesday, likely to announce the signing of former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson to an undisclosed front office position. "Knicks have announced a Tuesday news conference to introduce Phil Jackson as new top basketball executive," Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted. He then tweeted, "New York is calling it a 'press conference to make (a) major announcement,' at 11 a....

After a surprisingly good regular season but a disappointing first-round trouncing by the Hawks, the Knicks are looking to retool their roster heading into the 2021-22 season — and that could come by way of Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that the Knicks are the “most aggressive” trade suitor for Sexton. The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd recently reported that Sexton is, in fact, “very available.” MORE: What the 76ers want in exchange for Ben Simmons...

Is It Cancer or Something Else? Here’s a look at some of the many symptoms that can indicate cancer, but may also indicate another disease or condition. If you experience any of these, don’t delay seeing your healthcare provider. The sooner you find out exactly what is causing your symptoms, the sooner you will be able to get the appropriate treatment. Bladder and Kidney Cancer: You may see blood in your urine, have pain or burning upon urinating, or need to urinate more frequently....

Ahead of Bryant’s birthday (Aug. 23) and Kobe Bryant Day (Aug. 24 for his Nos. 8 and 24 jerseys), ABC News is revisiting the life of Bryant as part of its “Superstar” series. The one-hour documentary will explore Bryant’s pursuit of greatness both on and off the floor, his family life and his shocking death. The special will feature new interviews with those who played against Bryant and covered him throughout his illustrious career....

Hold on. Trying to do this through the ghost of Bill Shakespeare is overly complicated. Let’s just have Kobe Bryant simplify things. MORE: A look back at Kobe’s retirement tour Ever since Bryant announced he would retire after the 2015-16 season, Lakers fans have been debating whether the 8 or 24 jersey should hang at Staples Center with the likes of Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Bryant is officially done with the NBA until he comes back to play for the Wizards, so we need a clear answer....

“I’m a Laker, man. How many times do I have to say that?” Bryant told Yahoo Sports. “Dude, I bleed purple and gold.” MORE: Kobe among players with most pressure on him this season | Top 15 SGs Jackson was asked about his former player earlier this month and made headlines when he mentioned Bryant might play for another team after this season. “I don’t think it’s his last year,” Jackson said....

Bryant will sit out Sunday’s game against Portland, but ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne says the veteran guard isn’t planning on ending his season early. In fact, he’s not even injured. MORE: Lakers need help, but no longer a destination spot | Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant “He’s just trying to figure out how to get right. He’s not hurt," Shelburne tweeted. Bryant has missed five games this season as a part of Lakers coach Byron Scott’s plan to give the veteran more rest....

Man City miles from being a Guardiola team Tiemoue Bakayoko scored to make it 6-6 on aggregate at the Stade Louis II but the Ligue 1 leaders progressed on the away goals rule, having lost 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium last month. Kolarov, deployed once again at centre-back by manager Pep Guardiola, battled gamely against a first-half onslaught as Kylian Mbappe and Fabinho fired Monaco into the ascendancy but he was caught out of position when Bakayoko powered home in the 77th minute – six minutes after Leroy Sane’s close-range strike appeared to have City bounded for the next round....

The left-back has become a fan favourite since arriving on a free transfer from Schalke, playing in all but one of their Premier League games so far and scoring in the 3-1 Europa League win over Koln. Arsenal 8/1 to beat Watford 1-0 Kolasinac feels he has developed well at the Emirates Stadium and is happy working alongside his new manager. “It is really a lot of fun to work alongside a manager like Wenger....

The Belgium international played the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea but was an unused substitute for last weekend’s 3-1 win over Hull City at Etihad Stadium. City face Southampton this weekend before travelling to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on April 23, with the rearranged derby with Manchester United taking place just four days later. Pep on Alexis: We have work to do...

Seoul did not seem to provide many answers at first. South Korea’s capital is a bustling, sprawling, neon-lit metropolis striving to get ahead in the world. It does not display its battle scars. People there do not spend time dwelling on a war that took place before many of them were born. It took a visit to Seoul’s War Museum to recall the violence of the conflict and the lives lost at such aptly named places as Heartbreak Ridge, Bloody Ridge and Massacre Valley....

Get 6/1 odds on Leicester to beat Arsenal Kaltrim Agushaj married Edisona Agushaj on Saturday in a lavish ceremony, with part of the celebrations centered around Kaltrim’s second biggest love — Arsenal. The groom’s closest friends and family wore Arsenal shirts and posed for photos before singing chants dedicated to their team. “It was a spontaneous idea of my friends to make a part of our wedding Arsenal themed,” Kaltrim told Goal....

Now Kozmo founder Joseph Park is putting together deals to help his company get videos to consumers even faster, over high-speed Internet connections. In the past several weeks Kozmo has quietly struck strategic investment deals with Warner Home Video, Sony’s Columbia TriStar and Liberty Digital, the technology and Net-investment arm of Liberty Media, the nation’s third biggest cable company, to position itself for broad-band entertainment delivery, Kozmo insiders say. These sources also say the company will soon close digital-music-distribution deals with Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group....

Bryant was attempting to beat out a double play when he slipped on a wet first-base bag and rolled his ankle. He had an MRI on Monday, which revealed a Grade 2 sprain, according to ESPN. But Boras believes the injury could’ve been avoided if umpires were required to towel off bases during wet weather. “The integrity of our game is going to [be] damaged when the safety of players is not at the forefront, and Major League Baseball has dropped the ball on the wet-bag subject," Boras said (per the Chicago Sun-Times)....