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Soccer-Scotland boss Clarke tells fans to keep the faith despite Germany thrashing

By Michael Kahn MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Scotland manager Steve Clarke told supporters to keep backing his side after they were thrashed 5-1 by Germany in the Euro 2024 opener on Friday, saying the players must move on quickly and focus on getting four points in their final two group games. Their performance against the hosts -- after a qualifying campaign that raised hopes Scotland might

2024-06-14T23:07:17Z

Soccer-Hosts Germany crush 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener

By Michael Kahn MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tournament's history. The Germans, hunting a record fourth European title and first major trophy after a barren decade, scored through

2024-06-15T01:27:30Z

Golf-Swede Aberg grabs US Open lead, DeChambeau one back

(Reuters) -Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg held the outright second round lead at the U.S. Open on Friday at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina where Bryson DeChambeau was part of a group one shot back and Tiger Woods missed the cut. Masters runner-up Aberg, looking to become the first U.S. Open champion to win in his debut since Francis Ouimet in 1913, shot a one-under-par 69 to reach five under

2024-06-15T00:42:39Z

Soccer-Italy see off Albania after record early scare

By William Schomberg and Sam Tobin DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start to the tournament. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion

2024-06-15T22:56:03Z

Soccer-Messi, Martinez give Argentina 4-1 win over Guatemala in pre-Copa friendly

(Reuters) -Doubles from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez earned Argentina a 4-1 victory against Guatemala in their final Copa America warm-up on Friday. Guatemala grabbed an early lead with their first-ever strike against the World Cup winners courtesy of Lisandro Martinez's own goal following a set-piece situation just four minutes into the game. Lionel Messi equalised eight minutes later as

2024-06-15T02:37:44Z

Euro 2024: Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrovic in best-ever shape, ready to stun England in opener

After eight years in the English Premier League, striker moved to Saudi Arabia and scored 40 goals in 43 games to help Al-Hilal win treble Aleksandar Mitrovic has been one of the Saudi Pro League's most successful imports and the Serbian striker believes he can carry that form into Euro 2024 to shock England on Sunday. Mitrovic spent eight years in...

2024-06-15T19:19:06Z

5 Facts About Muay Thai Phenom Bampara Kouyate Before He Faces Luke Lessei At ONE Fight Night 23

The French rising star will have a big opportunity in U.S. primetime on July 5.

2024-06-15T16:27:11Z

Seasonal Player Ratings: Griezmann and Morata lead Atlético’s attack

It was a mixed season

2024-06-15T22:03:18Z

Le Mans 24 Hours: Kubica tops warm-up, De Vries Toyota crashes

Robert Kubica’s Ferrari topped the warm-up session ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, in which Toyota’s Nyck de Vries incurred damage clashing with Kelvin van der Linde’s slowing Lexus.

2024-06-15T11:04:46Z

Soccer-Grit and swagger - Spalletti's Italy survive storm

By Fernando Kallas DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - The way Italy fought back to win their Euro 2024 opener against Albania should instill new belief in a fan base badly hurt by their failure to qualify for the last two World Cups. Although they are defending European champions, that confidence has been fuelled by the work of manager Luciano Spalletti. Albania made a dream start when Nedim Bajrami

2024-06-15T22:25:58Z

Le Mans 24h, Hour 3: #83 Ferrari leads from Toyota after rain shower

Ferrari leads the 24 Hours of Le Mans from Toyota after diverging tyre strategies during a shower scattered the Hypercar class.

2024-06-15T17:20:52Z

England fans start their party early ahead of Euro 2024 opener in Germany

England are due to face Serbia in Gelsenkirchen in their European Championships opener and supporters have already been flocking to the city more than a day before the game

2024-06-15T09:09:52Z

Jota completes Le Mans airfield shakedown of rebuilt Porsche

Porsche privateer Jota has completed a successful airfield shakedown of its rebuilt 963 LMDh ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend.

2024-06-15T07:49:14Z

NASCAR Cup Iowa: Several tire issues as Gragson leads practice

Noah Gragson ended up fastest in a NASCAR Cup practice session Friday at Iowa Speedway which saw several drivers experience tire issues

2024-06-14T22:52:13Z

Soccer-No surprises in Germany lineup, Scotland captain Robertson fit to start

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -There were no surprises in Germany's lineup for their Euro 2024 Group A tournament opener on home soil against Scotland on Friday with coach Julian Nagelsmann fielding the same team as in their final warm-up game last week. He has banked on the experience of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as well as Toni Kroos and captain Ilkay Gundogan in midfield. Kai Havertz will operate

2024-06-14T21:56:56Z

Soccer-The kids are alright - Germany's new generation give hope to a nation

By Christian Radnedge MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's young attackers sent a clear message that they are ready to lead the team into a new era, with 21-year-olds Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala putting on a sparkling display in their country's opening 5-1 Euro 2024 win over Scotland on Friday. The two wingers scored the opening goals in the Group A victory, while Kai Havertz, 25, converted

2024-06-14T22:32:03Z

Soccer-Switzerland claim impressive 3-1 win against Hungary

By Martyn Herman COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Switzerland began their Euro 2024 campaign in style with a 3-1 Group A victory over tournament dark horses Hungary with Kwadwo Duah, Michel Aebischer and Breel Embolo all on target on Saturday. Striker Duah put the Swiss ahead in the 12th minute from Aebischer's defence-splitting pass -- the goal initially ruled offside but allowed after a VAR check.

2024-06-15T15:14:50Z

Le Mans 24h, H12: Porsche battles against Toyota at the halfway point

At the halfway stage of the Le Mans 24 Hours, Toyota and Porsche held sway in a tense duel at the front between Brendon Hartley and Kevin Estre respectively.

2024-06-16T02:22:15Z

Le Mans-leading Ferrari hit with big penalty for BMW crash

The race-leading AF Corse Ferrari Hypercar has been slapped with a 30-second stop/go penalty for a collision that took out the #15 BMW from the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours.

2024-06-15T22:36:38Z

Golf-Stars align for halfway leader Aberg at U.S. Open

(Reuters) - Sublime Swede Ludvig Aberg claimed a one-stroke halfway lead in a dream debut U.S. Open on Friday but said his biggest "pinch-me moment" at Pinehurst might be playing alongside the stars he has long admired. The tricky North Carolina course humbled some of the biggest names in the sport this week but could not slow down the 24-year-old Aberg, who had three birdies and two bogeys for a

2024-06-15T01:42:55Z

Roy Keane's personal problem with Andy Robertson emerges after he fumes at Scotland captain

ITV Sport pundit Roy Keane wasn't happy with post-match comments from Scotland captain Andy Robertson after his side were thrashed by Germany in Munich

2024-06-15T06:39:23Z

NBA Finals: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout with big win over Celtics

Dallas showed life in extending the series after Boston were the dominant team while winning the first three games Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The series shifts back to Boston for ...

2024-06-15T03:46:34Z

Germany crush 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener

The hosts scored through Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and a Kai Havertz penalty before Niclas Fuellkrug and Emre Can added two more Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tour...

2024-06-14T22:15:59Z

All award winners: Milwaukee High School Sports Awards

The Milwaukee High School Sports Awards were Friday. Here is a gallery of all the award winners from the show.

2024-06-15T02:12:38Z

Disappointing start for Croatia and Modric against Spain

Luka Modric plays 65 minutes in a lackluster showing from Croatia

2024-06-15T20:17:44Z

More than 300,000 England fans in Germany for Euro 2024 Serbia game

A record number of Three Lions supporters are predicted to travel to Germany over the next month for the Euros 2024, as one devoted fan ended his relationship when he was given an ultimatum.

2024-06-14T22:12:38Z

British runner Jessica Warner-Judd with epilepsy diagnosis after collapsing at the European Athletics Championship

British distance runner Jessica Warner-Judd, who collapsed during the European Athletics Championships, claims she has...

2024-06-15T04:05:06Z

Supercars Darwin: Feeney beats Winterbottom in Saturday race

Broc Feeney took his fourth race win of the 2024 Supercars Championship after a clinical display at Hidden Valley in Darwin.

2024-06-15T08:19:18Z

Le Mans 24h, Hour 1: Ferrari, Porsche locked in tight battle at the start

Ferrari and Porsche were locked in a close battle after the opening hour of the Le Mans 24 Hours, though Nicklas Nielsen's #50 499P is facing a 10-second penalty.

2024-06-15T15:21:32Z

Le Mans 24h, H6: Ferrari in front in Hypercar as rain returns

Ferrari holds a commanding advantage after one-fourth distance in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Porsche remaining as the closest challenger of the Italian marque.

2024-06-15T20:10:45Z

Data-visual recap: Germany 5-1 Scotland

Kroos shines, typically. Germany obliterate Scotland to kick off Euro 2024.

2024-06-14T22:14:30Z

Golf-Pavon, DeChambeau, Finau top crowded U.S. Open leaderboard

(Reuters) -Frenchman Matthieu Pavon and Americans Bryson DeChambeau and Tony Finau topped a tightly-packed U.S. Open leaderboard midway through the third round on Saturday at steamy Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Two behind overnight leader Ludvig Aberg at the start of the day, Pavon surged ahead with an error-free front nine but fell back after his first bogey at the par-four 11th to sit on

2024-06-15T22:41:18Z

Soccer-Spain outclass Croatia 3-0 in Euro 2024 opener

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) -Spain overran Croatia 3-0, striking three times in a sublime first half to earn maximum points in their Euro 2024 Group B opener on Saturday and confirm their status as title contenders. The Spaniards, seeking a record fourth Euro crown, struck twice in three minutes, with Fabian Ruiz setting up captain Alvaro Morata in the 29th minute before firing home

2024-06-15T21:25:47Z

Gianluigi Donnarumma details Italy's secret weapon ahead of Euro defence

ITALY vs ALBANIA: New Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma is taking inspiration from a goalkeeping legend as the defending champions seek to secure back-to-back Euros glory

2024-06-15T06:24:20Z

Golf-Woods exits US Open, says it 'may or may not be' his last

(Reuters) - Fifteen-times major winner Tiger Woods said this could very well be his final U.S. Open, after carding a three-over-par 73 that left him at seven over for the week to miss the cut at Pinehurst on Friday. The former world number one has kept a limited competition schedule after a horrific 2021 car crash and was non-committal about whether he would tee it up in his national open again

2024-06-15T00:42:41Z

Golf-DeChambeau powers three clear at the U.S. Open

(Reuters) -Bryson DeChambeau brushed off hip issues to move three shots clear at the top of the U.S. Open third round leaderboard on Saturday, setting up a potential mouth-watering showdown with world number three Rory McIlroy. On another steamy afternoon at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, DeChambeau recovered from an early bogey and troublesome hip that required treatment mid-round to return

2024-06-16T01:31:47Z

No "point to prove" for Aitken after 2023 race-defining Le Mans crash

Jack Aitken insists he didn't come to Le Mans with a "point to prove" as he seeks to leave his 2023 opening-lap crash behind him at the 24 Hours.

2024-06-15T10:04:38Z

Soccer-Italy see off Albania after record rude awakening

By William Schomberg and Sam Tobin DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim

2024-06-15T21:25:52Z

Soccer-Switzerland bring back Schar, Shaqiri on bench for Hungary match

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin brought experienced defender Fabian Schar and midfielder Michel Aebischer back into his team and opted to start with forward Kwadwo Duah for their opening Group A match against Hungary at Euro 2024 on Saturday. Yakin left Xherdan Shaqiri out of the side for a game in which the Swiss are keen to make their mark after a lacklustre

2024-06-15T12:44:21Z

Soccer-Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euros opener

By Martin Petty COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday, with first international goals for Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer and Breel Embolo netting on his return from injury. Playing in only his second national team game, Duah put the Swiss ahead with a cool finish after 12 minutes

2024-06-15T15:44:51Z

Golf-Swede Aberg under pressure in U.S. Open third round

(Reuters) - Ludvig Aberg will feel the heat from a chasing pack and soaring temperatures on Saturday as the Swedish sensation takes a one- shot lead into the third round of the U.S. Open at steamy Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Masters runner-up Aberg, looking to become the first U.S. Open champion to win on his debut since Francis Ouimet in 1913, has been as cool under pressure all week.

2024-06-15T19:40:46Z

Le Mans 24h, Hour 6: Ferrari keeps Hypercar lead as rain falls

Ferrari holds a commanding advantage after one-fourth distance in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Porsche remaining as the closest challenger of the Italian marque.

2024-06-15T20:21:14Z

British tennis ace Tim Henman backs £200 million Wimbledon expansion

The All England Club, which hosts the event, wants to build 39 new grass courts, including an 8,000-capacity show court, on a former golf course opposite the site.

2024-06-15T23:16:40Z

Rifda Irfanaluthfi, Indonesia’s first Olympic gymnast, hopes to inspire a nation in Paris

Her qualification is a 'groundbreaking moment', says her coach, as she has had to deal with a tough beginning and a conservative environment It was hours after being admitted to a hospital in Belgium following a sharp landing from the uneven bars that Rifda Irfanaluthfi learned she had become the first Indonesian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics...

2024-06-15T00:46:07Z

Scotland boss urges fans to 'keep the faith' after Munich mauling in Euro 2024 opener

It was a sobering night for Steve Clarke and Scotland as the opening game of Euro 2024 with hosts Germany quickly turned into a nightmare

2024-06-15T08:58:02Z

Le Mans 24h, H9: Toyota leads Porsche after Kubica penalty for causing crash

After a sedate period, the Le Mans 24 Hours burst into life when leader Robert Kubica caused a huge crash and lengthy safety car, and it rained hard again.

2024-06-15T23:06:46Z

Estre's "exceptional" pole lap "not 100% representative" of Porsche Le Mans pace

Andre Lotterer warns that Kevin Estre's pole position lap may not be completely representative of Porsche's pace at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

2024-06-15T11:19:53Z

If Bermuda can produce English Premier League footballers, why can’t Hong Kong?

West Ham's Nathan Trott is EPL's latest Bermudian, whereas talent from Hong Kong, with 100 times the population, does not thrive abroad While playing European club football remains a pipe dream for Hong Kong's players, a man from tiny Bermuda has been carving out a career on the continent. Nathan Trott was 13 when he chose joining Spanish club Vale...

2024-06-16T00:20:00Z

Gundogan offers update after surviving horror challenge at Euro 2024

The midfielder is OK

2024-06-15T12:01:33Z

Paris Olympics: Chinese volleyball fans torn as women’s side handed place at summer games

Results elsewhere in the Volleyball Nations League meant China were France-bound even before their second match Chinese volleyball fans were split over the prospects for their country's women's team after they were gifted a place at their 11th straight Olympics. Results elsewhere in the Volleyball Nations League meant China, who began the week unde...

2024-06-15T03:16:30Z