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Soccer-Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina in Copa America quarters

(Reuters) - Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarter-final match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday. Ecuador finished level with Mexico on four points after the teams drew 0-0 in Group B but Sanchez's side secured a place in the knockout stages thanks to their superior goal difference. Venezuela

2024-07-01T04:20:01Z

Soccer-Tearful Ronaldo a frustrated great battling with Father Time

By Fernando Kallas (Reuters) - "Time beat him. Time takes everybody out. It's undefeated," said Rocky Balboa in the film "Creed" and those words could easily be applied to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo who struggled to impose himself on their Euro 2024 last-16 game with Slovenia on Monday. A tearful Ronaldo being embraced and comforted by team mates after missing a penalty in extra time that

2024-07-02T00:42:55Z

How many penalty points do F1 drivers have in 2024 and when do they expire?

Superlicence penalty points are given to drivers much in the way a normal driving license works - here’s how many points each driver has accrued and when they expire.

2024-02-08T11:25:58Z

Soccer-Portugal into Euro 2024 last eight after Costa's saves, Ronaldo's tears

By Nick Said FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) -Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday. Portugal had the lion's share of the chances but also their brilliant goalkeeper to thank for a

2024-07-01T22:57:52Z

Soccer-Ecuador reach Copa quarters, Mexico out after 0-0 draw

GLENDALE, Arizona (Reuters) - Ecuador secured a place in the Copa America quarter-finals on Sunday after grinding out a 0-0 draw with Mexico, who bowed out of the tournament after finished third in Group B. Ecuador face defending champions Argentina in the quarters, while group winners Venezuela, who beat Jamaica 3-0, take on Canada. Ecuador finished level with Mexico on four points but progress

2024-07-01T02:34:17Z

Expect these players to make an impact for a stacked U.S. women’s national team

The evolution of these players can squarely put the U.S. in a position to medal at the Summer Games.

2024-07-01T16:37:37Z

World Rugby U20 Trophy: Hong Kong urged to thrive in ‘pressure cooker’ conditions

City's team have not won a Trophy match in six years, but will seek to develop talent in a squad featuring several overseas players Head coach Joe Barker says he wants Hong Kong's players to "strive for excellence" when they leave their "comfort zone" during the forthcoming World Rugby U20 Trophy. Hong Kong, who begin their campaign against Japan o...

2024-07-02T00:20:51Z

Soccer-Late own goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - An 85th-minute deflected shot by Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday and sent them into the quarter-finals despite another poor show by their misfiring forwards. France made most of the running in a cagey game but were reckless with their finishing, until a

2024-07-01T19:32:07Z

5 Reasons To Watch ONE Fight Night 23: Ok Vs. Rasulov On Prime Video

With an Interim MMA World Title fight at the top of the bill, this blockbuster event can't be missed.

2024-07-01T09:26:07Z

The Numbers Narrative: France 1-0 Belgium

Tchouameni excels as France make it to the quarterfinals.

2024-07-02T01:34:17Z

Soccer-France and Belgium both make two changes to starting lineup

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - France have restored Antoine Griezmann and Marcus Thuram to their starting line-up for Monday’s Euro 2024 round of 16 clash against neighbours Belgium, with Thuram to partner Kylian Mbappe in attack and Griezmann to play just behind the front two. Both had been dropped for the last group match against Poland in a surprise move but come back into the team in place

2024-07-01T15:31:27Z

Soccer-Underdogs Slovenia relish 'milestone' battle with Portugal

FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - Slovenia plan to enjoy their last-16 Euro 2024 match with Portugal, ranked 51 places higher then them, come what may but believe they can pull off a shock in their first ever knockout game of a major tournament. Portugal lost to another low-ranked team, Georgia, in their last game of the group stage, but in contrast to that match they will be fielding their

2024-06-30T20:28:19Z

Soccer-Bellingham rescues fortunate England to book Euro 2024 quarter-final spot

By Sam Tobin GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner sent the sub-par pre-tournament favourites into the quarter-finals. Slovakia started far sharper than England and gave their opponents several warnings before Ivan Schranz placed

2024-06-30T19:08:23Z

Best Brazil players of all time - ranked

Here's the best Brazil players of all time ranked, including Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Garrincha, and Rivaldo, the five icons of Selecao's history.

2024-07-02T07:04:33Z

Soccer-Portugal reach Euro quarter-finals after shootout win over Slovenia

By Nick Said FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday. Portugal had the lion's share of the chances but also their goalkeeper to thank for a one-on-one save

2024-07-01T22:27:33Z

Paris Olympics: coach reveals Hong Kong star Siobhan Haughey’s blueprint for Games success

Tom Rushton says Haughey, 'one of the best people I've met', is ready to confront 'conflict in the pool' The coach inspiring Siobhan Haughey's Olympic medal quest has outlined the Hong Kong swimmer's fast-starting blueprint for Paris success this month. Tom Rushton also said Haughey was embracing the "intense rivalry and competitiveness" from podiu...

2024-07-01T04:17:33Z

England WAGs join in on the celebrations after stunning Euro 2024 last-16 victory

England beat Slovakia 2-1 in the last-16 of Euro 2024, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane seeing them complete a dramatic comeback, and they celebrated the result with family and friends

2024-07-01T07:19:41Z

Poll results: USMNT lineup vs Uruguay

Fans’ choice XI to start this Copa América match.

2024-07-01T17:32:52Z

Wimbledon: Djokovic fighting for golden generation amid challenge from Alcaraz, Sinner

Odds will be stacked against the seven-time champion and the holder of 24 grand slam titles when the tournament gets under way Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face of an increasingly successful new wave spearheaded by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, the odd...

2024-07-01T00:16:55Z

Soccer-Kolo Muani late goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Substitute Randal Kolo Muani scored with a deflected shot five minutes from time to give France a nervy but deserved 1-0 Euro 2024 last 16 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday. France made most of the running in a cagey game but were reckless with their finishing, until a nice combination of passes, finished off by N'Golo Kante, finally

2024-07-01T18:27:10Z

Soccer-Spain see off brave Georgia to set-up Germany quarter-final

By Mitch Phillips COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Stylish Spain recovered from the shock of conceding an early own goal to eventually overrun a tireless and spirited Georgia 4-1 on Sunday and surge into a mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final with Germany. After withstanding a near-constant early assault, with outstanding keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili making several good saves, Georgia stunned the

2024-06-30T21:08:40Z

Pierre Ng turns to Beauty Waves to snap winless streak at Happy Valley and add to championship lead

Talented sprinter headlines premiership-leading handler's pursuit of first city circuit win since April 24 Beauty Waves will spearhead Pierre Ng Pang-chi's bid to extend his trainers' championship lead and end a frustrating drought at Happy Valley when he steps out on Thursday night. Locked in an exciting battle with Francis Lui Kin-wai, Ng moved t...

2024-07-02T06:06:52Z

Precious : 1 July 2024

Monday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-07-01T11:46:54Z

England fans in Germany sum up nation's mood as Three Lions make Euro 2024 quarter final

Fans who got to witness Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's triumphs in person in Germany are swearing that England can go all the way amid wild scenes of celebration at the Euros

2024-06-30T20:47:54Z

Soccer-Panama beat Bolivia to reach Copa quarter-finals, US out

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -Panama beat Bolivia 3-1 on Monday to finish second in Group C and qualify for the Copa America quarter-finals after tournament hosts the United States were eliminated following a 1-0 loss to group winners Uruguay. The win moved Panama, playing in only their second Copa America, up to second on six points, three more than the U.S., as the central American side reached

2024-07-02T04:23:29Z

The Numbers Narrative: USA 0-1 Uruguay

Fede Valverde’s Uruguay are into the knockouts with a perfect record.

2024-07-02T05:04:46Z

Soccer-Bellingham brilliance rescues England to book Euro 2024 quarter-final spot

By Sam Tobin GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) -Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner sent the below-par pre-tournament favourites into the quarter-finals. England were once again poor, looking lethargic and unable to create clear openings, but a moment of magic

2024-07-01T06:20:06Z

Euro 2024: Spain come from behind to thrash Georgia and set up quarter-final with Germany

Goals came from Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo saw La Roja overcome the surprise package Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany. Robin Le Normand's own goal gave Georgia a sho...

2024-06-30T22:16:38Z

Euro 2024: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane rescue England from shock last-16 exit to Slovakia

Jude Bellingham's overhead kick and Harry Kane's strike in extra-time for a 2-1 win breathed new life into Gareth Southgate's reign as England boss England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia. The Three Lions have been hyped as...

2024-06-30T19:46:14Z

Rodri leads slick Spain into Germany showdown after brave Georgia's astonishing start

SPAIN 4-1 GEORGIA: Spain went a goal down when Robin Le Normand put through his own net, before Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and substitute Dani Olmo struck for La Roja

2024-06-30T21:02:56Z

Golf-Emotional Davis credits hypnotherapy for return to winning form

(Reuters) - In the doldrums after a barren run of tournaments, Cam Davis said he used hypnotherapy as a circuit-breaker before claiming his second PGA Tour title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Davis also needed a bit of luck, with Akshay Bhatia three-putting on the final hole at the Detroit Golf Club on Sunday to gift-wrap the trophy for the 29-year-old Australian. Three years after claiming

2024-07-01T01:59:12Z

Euro 2024: Belgium own goal breaks tie, sending France into quarter-finals

Lucky break sends the 2022 World Cup runners-up into a last-eight tie on Friday as they remain on course to become European champions for a third time Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in DUsseldorf. France had dominated the last-16 clash but their prof...

2024-07-01T19:05:01Z

Soccer-Uruguay into Copa America quarters, knock out hosts US with 1-0 win

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Uruguay defender Mathias Olivera scored to steer his side into the Copa America quarter-finals with a 1-0 win in Missouri on Monday over hosts United States, who were knocked out after finishing third in Group C. Uruguay finish as group winners after winning all three matches, with Panama beating Bolivia 3-1 to finish second on six points - three ahead of the U.S

2024-07-02T03:13:33Z

Kulabdam Vs. Nabil Anane Tops ONE Friday Fights 69 On July 5, Full Card Revealed

Take a look at all the Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing battles that are going down this Friday night!

2024-07-01T19:37:14Z

Soccer-Despite defeat, Georgians salute their Euro 2024 heroes

By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia fans in homes, restaurants and a packed Tbilisi stadium were still beaming with pride over their team's achievements at Euro 2024 despite a 4-1 last-16 defeat by Spain that saw them exit the tournament on Saturday. "It's sad we lost, but we played with dignity. And we never expected to get this far," said Iakob Beridze, 35, a civil servant with a

2024-06-30T22:28:39Z

LIV's Richard Bland claims U.S. Senior Open playoff, back-to-back majors

England's Richard Bland needed four playoff holes to get past Hiroyuki Fujita of Japan and win the rain-delayed U.S. Senior Open at Newport (R.I.) Country Club on Monday. Bland claimed victory only after he hit the pin on a bunker shot on the fourth extra hole and then tapped in the putt for par. Fujita led the tournament virtually wire-to-wire but ended with consecutive bogeys on the par-4, 18th

2024-07-01T20:07:25Z

Verstappen just proved again he hasn’t changed, or matured, since F1 2021

OPINION: The Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Austrian Grand Prix clash had many similarities to the Red Bull driver’s tactics against Lewis Hamilton in 2021. But really it showed exactly how his racing tactics haven’t changed, or matured, since then

2024-07-01T11:25:09Z

Soccer-Kolo Muani late strike gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium

By Mitch Phillips DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -An 85th minute deflected shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy but deserved 1-0 Euro 2024 last-16 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday. France made most of the running in a cagey game but were reckless with their finishing, until a nice combination of passes, finished off by N'Golo

2024-07-01T18:52:01Z

England fans in a frenzy as Three Lions rescue a Euros win to reach quarter final

Fans in the UK and at the Euros in Germany felt that while England's 2-1 performance against Slovakia to send the side to the quarter finals was not world-beating, it was just enough

2024-06-30T22:03:11Z

Are Barca right to prioritise Nico Williams this summer?

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2024-07-01T11:01:48Z

Andy Murray Wimbledon fitness race goes to wire as Scot to give himself until last minute to make big call

The Scot, who is scheduled to face Tomas Machac in the first round on Centre Court, has delayed his decision until Tuesday.

2024-07-01T20:55:13Z

Wimbledon 2024: Top photos from grass-court Grand Slam

The best action from the grass courts at Wimbledon, the season's third Grand Slam tennis tournament.

2024-07-01T17:29:41Z

‘It Was My Way’ – Alibeg Rasulov Has Always Strived For Combat Sports Success

The undefeated lightweight knockout artist is set to make his ONE Championship debut at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video on July 5.

2024-07-02T00:42:21Z

Soccer-Supreme Spain reach Euros last eight to shatter Georgia dreams

By Martin Petty COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) -Three-times champions Spain survived the early scare of an own goal to beat a spirited Georgia 4-1 on Sunday and reach the last eight of Euro 2024, dominating in an exhilarating encounter that brought an end to the minnows' fairytale run. La Roja will meet hosts Germany in the quarter-finals on Friday and sent a message of intent with a polished

2024-06-30T22:28:40Z

Official: Chelsea announce BingX as new training kit sponsor

Bye-bye, trivago

2024-07-01T15:47:21Z

Euro 2024: Portugal reach quarter-finals after shoot-out win over Slovenia

Portugal won 3-0 in a shoot-out after Slovenia held them to a 0-0 draw following Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time miss from the spot Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shoot-out against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic Eur...

2024-07-01T23:20:38Z

England's Bland beats Japan's Fujita in playoff to win US Senior Open

England's Richard Bland parred the fourth extra hole to defeat Japan's Hiroyuki Fujita in a playoff on Monday to capture the US Senior Open title. When Fujita could not get up and down, missing a 20-foot par putt, Bland had his second senior major title in a row after the Senior PGA Championship in May.

2024-07-01T18:05:20Z

England fans 'never doubted' as Three Lions reach quarter finals of Euro 2024

England supporters packing out fan zones in from Newcastle to Brighton were pushed to the edge of their seats by their side's close-run victory against Slovakia in the Euros

2024-06-30T20:32:56Z

F1: Verstappen defends reputation after collision with Norris as Russell wins Austria GP

It was the British driver's second career victory and Mercedes' first success in 33 outings George Russell beamed with delight after taking full advantage of a sensational late crash between series leader Max Verstappen and his title rival Lando Norris to win an action-packed Austrian Grand Prix. It was the British driver's second career victory an...

2024-07-01T02:32:17Z

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

Everyone has their favourite, but who is statistically the best driver in Formula 1 history?

2021-11-25T14:53:59Z