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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-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

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

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

Arthur Fery aiming to make a splash at Wimbledon after "special" Daniil Medvedev battle

British hopeful Arthur Fery has been handed a Wimbledon wildcard for a second straight year after taking on number three seed Daniil Medvedev on his SW19 debut in 2023

2024-07-01T06:04:26Z

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

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

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

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

ONE Championship: Prajanchai’s ‘relief’ after claiming kickboxing strawweight title

A local hero in Bangkok, he said after the victory that he felt the pressure of fighting in front of his supporters at Lumpinee Stadium Prajanchai PKSaenchaigym earned a far from convincing decision win over Jonathan Di Bella to capture the kickboxing strawweight title in the ONE Friday Fights 68 main event. A local hero in Bangkok, he said after t...

2024-06-30T22:46:36Z

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-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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-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

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

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

Stella: Verstappen/Norris Austrian GP clash caused by unpunished 2021 F1 moves

McLaren Formula 1 team boss reckons Verstappen’s Austrian GP tactics stemmed from his 2021 moves against Hamilton not punished properly

2024-06-30T16:06:50Z

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

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

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong sprinter Felix Diu to make final cut at expense of Tiffany Yue

The 100-metre specialist would become the third athlete from the city to benefit from the wild card entry Hong Kong sprinter Felix Diu Chun-hei is expected to become the newest member of the city's Olympic delegation this week, thanks to a universality spot from World Athletics. Diu's gain would come at the expense of long jumper Tiffany Yue Nga-ya...

2024-06-30T22:46:39Z

Choose the USMNT starting XI against Uruguay

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2024-06-29T18:24:49Z

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

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-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-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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

T20 World Cup: India end drought with win over South Africa, Virat Kohli calls it quits

India win a thrilling final by seven runs in Barbados to clinch their first major title since the 2013 Champions Trophy Fans in blue India jerseys shed tears of joy and danced on tabletops at a sports bar in New Delhi on Saturday as Rohit Sharma's team edged South Africa to win the T20 World Cup and end a global title drought. India won a thrilling...

2024-06-30T22:46:37Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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