It is anticipated that the regulator will recommend a one-match ban - applied retrospectively - meaning that both Stokes and Atkinson would come into the reckoning for the series finale.

Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at the World Cup.Thapelo Masekos long range shot late in the match caught the hand of Czech opponent Pavel Sulc in the area.Mokoena, who was shown on camera with tears rolling down his cheeks during the pre-game national anthem, stepped up to the penalty spot and sent his shot low past Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar in the 83rd minute.The South Africa midfielder said he was overwhelmed before kick off, thinking about his late grandfather.I know, wherever he is, he would be proud of me," Mokoena said. "I just felt his presence in that moment. I thought if he was here, he would be proud of me because I know he believed in me when nobody believed in me.Michal Sadilek had given the Czechs the lead in the sixth minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alexandr Sojka played in Sadilek and he slid a shot past goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Both teams lost their opening matches, and both knew another setback would seriously hinder their chances of reaching the round of 32.South Africa faced some strong criticism following its 2-0 loss to World Cup co-host Mexico, which raised the prospect of the country extending its run of never having advanced to the knockout phase of a World Cup even as host in 2010.If we go on like that and if we can make another performance like today I think we have a chance to go in the second round, South Africa coach Hugo Broos said.South Africa will next face South Korea on Wednesday in Group A, but will be without Mokoena, who is suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.The Czechs lost to South Korea 2-1 in their opening match and will likely need to beat Mexico in their final game on Wednesday to advance.___Associated Press writer R.J. Rico contributed to this report.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

An Uber driver taking American fans of Argentinas soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead, police said.A 22-year-old male suspect, described as armed and dangerous, remained at large Thursday. The five shootings occurred Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m, in a 5-mile stretch of Kansas City, three of them on Interstates 70 and 670 as they cut through downtown. All of the shootings were at least 4 miles away from Arrowhead Stadium, where Argentina won its first match against Algeria.Two Argentina fans told Argentine outlet La Nacin that someone in a car came alongside and fired two shots at the Uber they were riding in, hitting the driver in the leg. They said they first thought the sound was a car tire popping until they saw the driver had been hit.They had to go to the police station to provide statements about what happened. Officers then took them to the stadium in patrol cars, they said. The driver's injuries were not life-threatening, police Capt. Jacob Becchina said.That shooting and two others on the interstates occurred while cars were traveling east, one of them from neighboring Kansas, police said. The others occurred further east on Truman Road, a major thoroughfare through the city.Police said three adults and a minor, a teenager, were injured, and all were hospitalized, though only one adult had life-threatening injuries, Becchina said.About 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into a pole along Truman Road, east of the other shootings. The driver was taken to a hospital, and workers there discovered what appeared to be a gunshot wound while treating him. He died of his injuries.Victims all indicated they were driving down the highway or roadway when one or more shots were fired into their vehicles, Becchina said in an email. Becchina said detectives believe the non-fatal shootings occurred in close succession, from west to east, connected by the one suspect. Police later tracked the suspect to a home in the suburb of Independence, about 2 miles further east of where the fatal shooting victim was found, and a standoff ensued. But when police entered the home about 8 a.m. Wednesday, the suspect was not there. Officials across the state line in Kansas City, Kansas, also have a warrant out for the suspect over a June 11 incident involving an illegal discharge of a firearm, Nancy Chartrand, the spokesperson for its police department said.

Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan's players "all look alike".The Dutchman's comments came during the Netherlands' contest with Japan, which ended 2-2.Van der Vaart was a pundit for the Dutch broadcaster NOS TV when he made the comment after Micky van de Ven failed to track Koki Ogawa's run.The former midfielder said: "They all look alike, of course, maybe he thought that."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayVan der Vaart apologised for the racial comment, adding it was never his intention to offend anyone.He said: "It was never my intention to offend, hurt, or discriminate against anyone. "I oppose racism in all its forms and have respect for people of every background, ethnicity, and culture."I understand that some people may have found my words offensive or hurtful. I sincerely regret that.LATEST SPORTS NEWSThomas Tuchel urged to drop England star despite key win over CroatiaGary Lineker makes admission following England's World Cup win against CroatiaLionel Messi's family issue statement hitting out at 'lack of sensitivity' with father's health"If my comment has caused pain or upset, I would like to offer my heartfelt apologies. That was never my intention."Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out, and the Frank Soo Foundation hit out at Van der Vaart, saying: "It's hugely disappointing to hear former players peddling racist slurs about Japan's team and then double down by trying to defend the comments as a joke."Even if he claims there was no racist intent in what he said, the comments can still have an impact on those involved, and the wider East and South East Asian community, as we have seen with previous examples directed towards players."The World Cup attracts massive global TV audiences, so it's always important that guests are careful with their language and that broadcasters take responsibility for those appearing on their shows, whether that is through additional education or training."It was a disappointing result for the Dutch, who entered the game as heavy favourites against Japan.A late goal, which deflected off Daichi Kamada, earned Japan a point, having fought back twice after goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville.Despite the disappointing result, the Netherlands' head coach, Ronald Koeman, defended his tactics.He said: "There was also a problem with pressure on the flanks. So if you look at the game, both goals, well, we didn't defend well."Football is a funny game because, after Japan scored the second goal, they started defending as well."So we could have scored a third goal. So I don't regret my choices."Koeman said the Netherlands played at a "minimal standard" and suggested the media underplayed their opposition.He said: "Of course we can perform better and we need to grow during the tournament. This definitely was not our best performance."Of course, we would have preferred to win the first game. We expected to."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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