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First-round picks from the 2024 NHL draft

Macklin Celebrini went first overall to the San Jose Sharks. Here are the first-round picks of the 2024 NHL draft.

2024-06-29T16:51:43Z

‘They All Crumble When They Face Me’ – Nico Carrillo Ready To Crush Saemapetch At ONE Fight Night 23

The Scottish sensation is ready to cement his spot in the top five by defeating a tough contender in Saemapetch at ONE Fight Night 23.

2024-06-29T22:05:11Z

Soccer-Panama strike late to beat 10-man United States

ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Panama struck late to beat the United States 2-1 in their Copa America Group C match in Atlanta on Thursday, after the hosts were forced to play most of the match with 10 men. U.S. defender Timothy Weah was sent off in the 18th minute for lashing out at Roderick Miller, but Folarin Balogun gave the hosts the lead with an emphatic strike from just outside the box four

2024-06-28T00:21:44Z

Soccer-Germany weather storm to beat Denmark and reach quarters

By Fernando Kallas DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala's second-half goals sent Germany into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark on Saturday after their last-16 clash was delayed by thunderstorm. The game was suspended for 20 minutes in the first half due to the weather before Danish defender Joachim Andersen went from hero to zero when his close-range

2024-06-30T12:27:09Z

The Numbers Narrative: Uruguay 5-0 Bolivia

Valverde on the scoresheet. Uruguay’s 80.65% field tilt, 2.74 xG, and smart pressing resulted in a 5-0 demolition of Bolivia.

2024-06-28T03:18:24Z

Papers: PSG willing to pay €250m for Yamal, Fati up for sale

A look at what the papers are saying

2024-06-29T10:08:30Z

Paris Olympics 2024: Seine River unfit for swimming one month before Games, tests show

The river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Olympics when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition The river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Paris Olympics when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon, results s...

2024-06-28T16:22:29Z

Mid-point of 2024 IndyCar season marks end of an era

When the checkered flag waved as Alex Palou took victory in last Sunday’s race at Laguna Seca, it also signaled an end of an era in the IndyCar Series as part of an unprecedented midseason powerplant change.

2024-06-28T18:14:09Z

Soccer-Italian coach Spalletti takes responsibility for early exit from Euro 2024

- von Alexander Ratz Berlin (Reuters) - Italian coach Luciano Spalletti said he took full responsibility for his team's exit from the European Championship in the first knock out round after an insipid 2-0 loss against Switzerland. However, the 65-year-old former Napoli boss also complained he had not had enough matches in which to blend his team ahead of the defeat, which marked Italy's first

2024-06-29T19:24:11Z

2024 F1 Austrian GP sprint qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Reigning champion scores first pole in three races for Red Bull, ahead of McLaren duo

2024-06-28T15:28:37Z

Best photos from the 2024 Tour de France

Keep up with the latest shots from this summer's Tour de France.

2024-06-29T15:36:15Z

Choose the USMNT starting XI against Uruguay

Make your picks.

2024-06-29T18:24:49Z

Paris Olympics: France makes €9bn gamble but cost to be less than Tokyo, London, even Athens

While it will take time for the final bill to be known, the event is set to produce Euro6.7 to Euro11.1 billion in economic benefits France is facing a bill of almost Euro9 billion for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials said the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic. Ahead of the July 26 opening of the Games, minis...

2024-06-28T18:22:51Z

Euro 2024: Germany weather storm in last-16, holders Italy knocked out by Switzerland

The European Championship knockout round got under way with the hosts reaching the last eight and holders going home Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, after reigning champions Italy were knocked out by Switzerland. Two second-half goals, one a Kai Havertz penalty and another a ...

2024-06-30T02:43:17Z

Everton 2023-24 Season Review: Goal of the Season

We have tried to rank the best strikes of the campaign that didn’t have too many goals in it

2024-06-29T18:10:21Z

How are Barcelona’s stars faring at Euro 2024?

The group stages are now over

2024-06-28T07:04:26Z

China ‘will never’ release details on Olympic swimmers who tested positive for banned TMZ

Chinada remarks come various United States representatives criticised Wada's handling of 2021 case China's anti-doping agency said it will "never" agree to a United States demand to release details of its investigation into 23 swimmers who tested positive for banned substances ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. "Such request, without any legal basis, is ...

2024-06-28T01:50:00Z

Transfer Update: Erik ten Hag wants Bayern Munich’s Matthijs De Ligt at Manchester United

United will certainly have to negotiate with Bayern Munich, but they 100% want to bring in De Ligt.

2024-06-28T23:36:37Z

Sunderland’s summer is currently shaping up slightly better than England’s

Sunderland kicking on with pre-season and the summer transfer window would be that much sweeter if England could turn the screw at the Euros in Germany.

2024-06-28T05:03:42Z

Soccer-Martinez double powers Argentina to top of Copa America Group A

MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) -Lautaro Martinez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina's second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa America on Saturday and finish top of Group A, knocking Peru out of the tournament. Martinez, featuring in the starting line-up for the first time in the competition, found the net in the 47th and 86th minutes, scoring for a third straight match. The Inter Milan

2024-06-30T02:55:22Z

‘I’m Trying To Put This Dude To Sleep’ – Luke Lessei Aiming To KO Bampara Kouyate At ONE Fight Night 23

"The Chef" is cooking up something special for fans around the world on July 5.

2024-06-30T04:06:19Z

Andy Murray to leave Wimbledon status to last minute as he hopes for final SW19 hurrah

He was forced to have surgery on a back issue which forced him to pull out of his match at Queen's.

2024-06-28T15:42:24Z

Culers Talking: Meet Dr Heron Rodriguez, a Barca thanks to Marquez and Messi

Barca fans around the world sound off on their love for the club and their hopes for the future

2024-06-29T19:10:41Z

Wimbledon record-breaker Navratilova on fighting to save women’s game, why Gauff can win it all

Martina Navratilova tips world No 1 Iga Świątek to amass substantial majors haul, says Coco Gauff is finally living up to 'hype' Martina Navratilova, the 18-times singles grand slam champion, said she was fighting to stop the women's tennis tour from being killed off during her 1980s domination of the sport. On the eve of this year's Wimbledon, Nav...

2024-06-30T00:12:51Z

Soccer-Woeful Italy sent packing from Euro 2024 by super Swiss strikes

By Philip O'Connor BERLIN, Germany (Reuters) - A pair of superb strikes for Switzerland by Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas sent defending champions Italy crashing out of Euro 2024 in the round of 16 after a sloppy, rudderless display by Luciano Spalletti's side ended in a 2-0 defeat. Though the Swiss defended well, the Italians made their job all the easier with bad passing and

2024-06-29T18:54:10Z

Soccer-Pressure mounts as Ronaldo's Portugal brace for underdogs Slovenia

By Fernando Kallas FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - Portugal's talented squad led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be under scrutiny when they step on to the Frankfurt Arena pitch to face underdogs Slovenia in their Euro 2024 Round-of-16 clash on Monday. Despite finishing top of Group F with six points, Portugal stumbled to an unexpected defeat against lowly Georgia that raised many questions

2024-06-29T11:47:45Z

Paris Olympics: coach Greg Koenig says fencers on track despite mediocre Asian meet results

The men's foil team barely extended their 18-year medal-winning streak at the event, but managed to identify the person to fill the No 3 spot Head coach Greg Koenig said the performances of Hong Kong's foilists at the recent Asian Fencing Championships in Kuwait were disappointing but that the team's preparations for the Paris Olympics remain on tr...

2024-06-28T08:06:08Z

Soccer-Germany v Denmark resumes after thunderstorm, hail

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Germany and Denmark's Euro 2024 last-16 match in Dortmund on Saturday was halted for around 20 minutes due to adverse weather conditions, as thunder and lightning raged overhead in the first half. Hail stones began to fall on the pitch after referee Michael Oliver took the players off the pitch in the 35th minute with the score at 0-0. "Due to adverse weather

2024-06-29T20:04:38Z

Hong Kong football chiefs asked ex-coach Andersen to help solve match-fixing

Former Hong Kong boss urges old employers to get on with hiring his replacement, around 20 coaches tell Andersen they are keen to succeed him Jorn Andersen has revealed Hong Kong football chiefs asked him to watch videos of games in the city to see if he could spot instances of match fixing. The Norwegian's resignation last month coincided with the...

2024-06-30T07:29:07Z

Soccer-'Hurt' Chile set sights on World Cup qualification after meek Copa America exit

(Reuters) - Chile are devastated after being knocked out of the Copa America following a 0-0 draw with Canada, assistant coach Sergio Santin said as he vowed the two-times champions would use the lessons in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The draw meant Chile, who needed to win to stand a chance of progressing, finished third in Group A behind winners Argentina and Canada. Chile,

2024-06-30T05:26:03Z

Soccer-CONMEBOL suspends Argentina and Chile coaches for late field exits at Copa America

(Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and Chile boss Ricardo Gareca were suspended for one match each after their teams' late arrival to the field of play during the Copa America, CONMEBOL said in a statement on Friday. Defending champions Argentina emerged late for the second half of their Copa America opener against Canada last week, and coach Jesse Marsch said that Scaloni's side should

2024-06-28T20:05:18Z

Pierre Ng and Francis Lui’s ding-dong championship battle rolls on to Sha Tin on Monday

Locked in a tight tussle for the trainers' title, both handlers boast big numbers on Reunification Raceday Pierre Ng Pang-chi and Francis Lui Kin-wai have both loaded up with big teams at Sha Tin on Monday as their seesawing trainers' championship battle continues. Under siege from Lui, Ng responded with a timely treble at the last Sha Tin meeting ...

2024-06-30T02:28:11Z

Superlek Wins, Petchtanong Returns With A Bang, Nabati Earns Contract On ONE Friday Fights 68 Supporting Card

We recap the first 11 fights from a stacked Asia primetime card at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.

2024-06-28T17:15:26Z

Soccer-Reigning champions Italy sent packing by super Swiss strikes

BERLIN, Germany (Reuters) - A pair of superb strikes from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas for Switzerland sent defending champions Italy crashing out of the European soccer championship in the round of 16 after a sloppy, rudderless display by Luciano Spalletti's side. Though the Swiss defended well, the Italians made their job all the easier with bad passing and poor-decision-making, giving the

2024-06-29T18:29:10Z

Soccer-Italy's title defence began with a bang, ends with a whimper

By Trevor Stynes LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Defending champions Italy were never among the favourites coming into Euro 2024, but nobody predicted just how poor they would be, and they leave the tournament having surrendered their crown with barely a whimper. Italy surprised many three years ago when they won the European Championship, but they leave Germany without ever having looked capable

2024-06-30T10:31:47Z

Prajanchai Edges Out Di Bella To Capture ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title At ONE Friday Fights 68

The Thai superstar became a two-sport king in Bangkok on June 28.

2024-06-28T18:01:02Z

The Best Pictures From ONE Friday Fights 68: Prajanchai Vs. Di Bella

All the best snaps from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on June 28!

2024-06-29T15:44:56Z

Cricket-India badly wanted T20 World Cup title, says captain Rohit

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Reuters) - India are no strangers to heartbreak in major global tournaments and captain Rohit Sharma said winning the T20 World Cup trophy on Saturday was something they badly wanted. India became the first team to win the title going unbeaten throughout the 20-team tournament in the United States and West Indies. They were pushed in the final, however, but Virat Kohli's

2024-06-29T20:44:26Z

Soccer-Last 16 match against Slovakia chance for England to hit reset button

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - If England can get it right in the knockout round of Euro 2024, all the wrongs of the group stage will be forgotten, manager Gareth Southgate said on the eve of his team's last 16 game against Slovakia. England was fortunate to land on the weaker side of the draw allowing them to plot a route to the final, but Southgate's men are in danger of blowing a dream

2024-06-29T20:44:29Z

Soccer-Uruguay put five past Bolivia to edge closer to Copa quarters

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Uruguay thrashed tournament minnows Bolivia 5-0 in their Group C encounter in New Jersey on Thursday to all but book their place in the Copa America quarter-finals. Facundo Pellistri nodded home the opener in the eighth minute and Darwin Nunez doubled Uruguay's lead just after the 20-minute mark, powering a left-footed shot past Bolivia keeper Guillermo

2024-06-28T03:22:16Z

England's Rai and USA's Bhatia share PGA Detroit lead

England's Aaron Rai closed with back-to-back birdies to match American Akshay Bhatia for a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic. Rai, who had five-foot birdie putts at the third and par-3 11th holes, reeled off three birdies in a row to close the front nine.

2024-06-28T23:39:23Z

England hero Jude Bellingham celebrates milestone before crunch Euro 2024 match

Both Jude Bellingham and Eberechi Eze celebrated birthdays on Saturday - the day before England face Slovakia in our first knockout game of the Euro 2024 tournament

2024-06-29T18:28:35Z

ONE Friday Fights 68: Prajanchai Vs. Di Bella – Results And Highlights From Every Fight

We’re reporting to you live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand!

2024-06-28T03:43:03Z

Soccer-England's Gordon laments overuse of mobile phone after bike crash

By Lori Ewing BLANKENHAIN, Germany (Reuters) - England forward Anthony Gordon was recording himself on his phone while riding downhill, he said, when he went sailing over the handlebars of his electric bike in a crash that could well have ended his Euro 2024. Gordon crashed the morning after he made his Euro debut as a late substitute in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Slovenia. What was meant to be a

2024-06-28T17:04:44Z

Soccer-Canada into Copa America quarter-finals after 0-0 draw with 10-man Chile

(Reuters) -Canada played out a dour goalless Copa America draw with 10-man Chile on Saturday to claim second place in Group A and progress to the quarter-finals, while the Chileans finished third to exit in the group stage for the first time since 2004. The draw moved Copa America debutants Canada up to four points in Group A, five behind leaders Argentina, who had already qualified for the

2024-06-30T05:36:08Z

Soccer-Argentina beat Peru to top Copa America Group A

MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) - Lautaro Martinez struck twice in the second half to help Argentina's second string beat Peru 2-0 at the Copa America on Saturday and finish top of Group A, knocking Peru out of the tournament. Argentina had already qualified for the quarter-finals before the match in Miami with wins over Canada and Chile, the other teams in the group. That security allowed the

2024-06-30T02:15:29Z

‘Reug Reug’ To Face ‘Boucher Ketchup’ In Heavyweight Kickboxing Showdown At ONE Fight Night 23

The Senegalese superstars will throw down in U.S. primetime on July 5.

2024-06-28T20:01:13Z

Marquez explains Assen MotoGP sprint crash he ‘should have avoided’

The Gresini Ducati rider crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix sprint after touching a kerb unsighted

2024-06-29T15:02:35Z

Andy Murray breaks Wimbledon silence as tennis icon 'willing to take a risk'

The two-time champion will make a decision on Monday about playing singles against Tomas Machac 24 hours later.

2024-06-29T18:01:48Z

Olympics-Lee brother and sister act to tee off for Australia in Paris

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Minjee and Min Woo Lee will become the 16th siblings to represent Australia in the same sport at the same Olympics when they tee off in Paris after being confirmed as members of the golf team along with Jason Day and Hannah Green on Friday. Women's major champion Minjee competed at the Rio and Tokyo Games, but her brother, a former U.S. junior amateur champion, will be making

2024-06-28T00:56:51Z