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3 Reasons To Keep A Close Eye On American Muay Thai Sensation Luke Lessei

The #5-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender will bring his exciting brand of striking into ONE Fight Night 23.

2024-06-21T20:47:27Z

Cody Mo rates his first season ‘acceptable’ as he sets sights on big night at Happy Valley

Rookie trainer assesses his debut campaign and looks to city circuit for more winners on Wednesday night Cody Mo Wai-kit has given himself a pass mark for his first season training as he aims to add to his haul of 17 wins with a strong team at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. After 15 years as an assistant to four different handlers, including nine...

2024-06-24T10:21:14Z

Analysis-Soccer-Canny Switzerland provide blueprint to beat Germany in knockouts

By Sam Tobin FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - Germany left it late against Switzerland to secure a point which ensured they progress to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners, though their well-drilled opponents demonstrated an effective means of nullifying the host nation's talented side. Switzerland sat deep from the outset to frustrate Germany's attacking players and, though Jamal Musiala

2024-06-23T22:41:24Z

The numbers narrative: Türkiye 0-3 Portugal

Portugal’s precise play and 50.16% field tilt, backed by an xG of 1.83 and superior xT, showcased their clinical edge over Türkiye’s efforts.

2024-06-22T21:13:05Z

‘I’m Going To Take Away What Belongs To Him’ – Kiamran Nabati Sends Ominous Warning To Suablack

The Russian star wants to steal Suablack's spot on the ONE Championship roster with a win at ONE Friday Fights 68.

2024-06-22T21:07:47Z

Analysis-Soccer-Scotland fail to match passion of fans

By Andrew Cawthorne HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Scotland fans have lit up Euro 2024 with an estimated 200,000 in Germany with or without tickets, but their team has not matched such passion with yet another failure to progress from the group stage in a dozen major tournaments. Needing a win against Hungary to reach the knockouts for the first time in eight World Cups and four European

2024-06-23T22:31:04Z

Scouting report on Everton target and Senegal international forward Iliman Ndiaye

After a breakout season on loan with Feyernord, what would the Blues be getting with the Gambian international?

2024-06-23T16:31:10Z

Soccer-Dane Delaney praises fiery Hjulmand despite midfield competition

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Denmark's Thomas Delaney is struggling to break into his side's starting midfield at Euro 2024 but the combative 32-year-old is still full of praise for Morten Hjulmand, who has taken his spot in the team. Currently second in Group C, the Danes take on Serbia in their final group game on Tuesday hoping for a win that could see them top the group and avoid Germany in

2024-06-24T11:08:16Z

Devastated Scotland crash out of Euro 2024 after worrying injury to Hungary star

SCOTLAND 0-1 HUNGARY: Substitute Kevin Csoboth scored in the 10th minute of added time after a concerning injury to his team-mate Barnabas Varga

2024-06-23T21:20:41Z

Soccer-Ronaldo selfie-hunting pitch invaders are security concern, Portugal's Martinez says

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Portugal boss Robert Martinez expressed concerns about players' security after several spectators got onto the pitch to seek a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo during and immediately after Portugal's 3-0 win over Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday. Portugal captain Ronaldo posed for a selfie with a young boy with around 20 minutes left to play, but five others later made it

2024-06-22T19:56:34Z

Euro 2024: Hungary’s Barnabas Varga in stable condition after serious injury versus Scotland

Forward is likely to undergo surgery after fracturing several bones in his face in a collision during his team's final group game Hungary forward Barnabas Varga is in hospital in stable condition after a serious-looking injury in his team's final group match at the European Championship on Sunday. Varga is likely to undergo surgery after fracturing...

2024-06-24T10:21:12Z

Soccer-Hungary score last-minute winner to send Scots home

By Christian Radnedge STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) -Hungary snatched a 100th-minute winner to beat Scotland 1-0 and put themselves in contention for a last-16 spot at the European Championship while condemning the Scots to yet another failure at a major tournament. Kevin Csoboth's breakaway goal with almost the last kick of the match ensured Hungary finished third in Group A with three points

2024-06-23T22:26:17Z

‘I Feel No Pressure’ – Alibeg Rasulov Confident For World Title Opportunity At ONE Fight Night 23

The unbeaten Turkish phenom will face Ok Rae Yoon for the interim lightweight MMA belt at ONE Fight Night 23.

2024-06-24T05:59:12Z

Photos: USA TODAY 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

The NASCAR Cup Series runs at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the USA TODAY 301.

2024-06-23T18:58:09Z

Soccer-Vertonghen and Tielemans start for Belgium against Romania

By Martyn Herman COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's vital Group E clash against Romania with experienced defender Jan Vertonghen returning to defence along with Arthur Theate. Tedesco has tweaked his line-up after the shock defeat by Slovakia with the 37-year-old Vertonghen earning his 155th cap. Both he and

2024-06-22T19:16:26Z

Soccer-Teams for Turkey v Portugal at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Following are the starting lineups for Turkey v Portugal in their Euro 2024 Group F match on Saturday at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. Turkey: Altay Bayindir; Ferdi Kadioglu, Samet Akaydin, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Zeki Celik; Hakan Calhanoglu (c), Kaan Ayhan; Yunus Akgun, Ferdi Kadioglu, Orkun Kokcu; Baris Alper Yilmaz. Portugal: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias

2024-06-22T15:16:03Z

Soccer-Hungary's Szoboszlai angered by slow response to Varga collision

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai has criticised medical staff for their slow response to his team mate Barnabas Varga's nasty collision during Sunday's 1-0 Euro 2024 win over Scotland in Stuttgart. Szoboszlai was among Hungarian players waving frantically for help as Varga, who fractured several bones in his face, lay motionless on the ground after a collision

2024-06-24T11:43:25Z

Euro 2024: security bulked after pitch invaders aim for Ronaldo selfies

Portugal's star striker posed for photo with a young boy during Saturday's match against Turkey but grew exasperated as more fans invaded pitch Uefa will increase security during the rest of Euro 2024 after several pitch invaders attempted to take selfies with Portugal's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old forward posed for a photo with...

2024-06-23T17:18:20Z

Euro 2024: Germany rescued by last-gasp Fullkrug goal to clinch top spot v Switzerland

Result means Switzerland, rather than Germany, face a tougher last-16 assignment, setting up a potential meeting with Italy or Croatia A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fullkrug rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro 2024 hosts finish top of Group A. The Swiss took the lead when Dan Ndoye score...

2024-06-23T22:49:19Z

Soccer-Georgia hold Czechs to 1-1 draw

HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - European Championship newcomers Georgia took their first point of the tournament in a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Saturday that left both teams probably needing to win their final Group F game to stand any chance of advancing. Georges Mikautadze converted a stoppage-time penalty at the end of the first half to put Georgia ahead but Patrik Schick equalised in

2024-06-22T15:16:07Z

Soccer-Hlozek, Cerny start for Czechs against Georgia

HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) -Czech coach Ivan Hasek gave starts to forward Adam Hlozek and winger Vaclav Cerny for the Euro 2024 Group F match against Georgia on Saturday. Patrik Schick will lead the Czech attack in a side also including West Ham United's Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. The Czech back line remained unchanged from the 2-1 opening loss to Portugal and includes Robin Hranac who

2024-06-22T12:15:33Z

Paris Olympics: China women cruise through in Monaco to seal final rugby sevens spot

South Africa secure their place on the men's side at the expense of Great Britain China secured the final place in the women's rugby sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, with South Africa taking the last spot in the men's draw at the expense of Great Britain. Both sides qualified for the Games after winning the Olympic repechage over ...

2024-06-24T02:19:54Z

Soccer-France stay on course while not risking Mbappe

By Andrew Cawthorne HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - France missed Kylian Mbappe in a wasteful display against the Netherlands but keeping their main man on the bench rather than risk him so soon after a broken nose may prove clever if he returns to help Les Bleus go deep into Euro 2024. Mbappe, who had run riot against the Dutch in the past with six goals in five games, was ready to come on with a

2024-06-21T22:13:18Z

Soccer-Scotland dial back the hype ahead of decisive clash with Hungary

STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) - Scotland manager Steve Clarke said he won't need to make a rousing pre-game speech when his team clashes with Hungary on Sunday in a do-or-die Group A finale at Euro 2024. Everyone knows the stakes are sky-high. "I'll try and give them something (of a speech)," Clarke told reporters on Saturday. "But everybody knows how big a game it is, you can talk and talk and

2024-06-22T20:36:42Z

England's Hatton wins first LIV Golf title at Nashville

England's Tyrrell Hatton fired a six-under par 65 in Sunday's final round to capture LIV Golf Nashville, winning his first title since jumping to the Saudi-backed series in January. Niemann remains the overall LIV Golf season leader followed by Rahm with Hatton in third.

2024-06-23T23:50:10Z

Poll results: USMNT lineup vs Bolivia

Fans’ choice XI to start Copa América.

2024-06-23T18:01:29Z

Soccer-Netherlands and France draw 0-0 to edge closer to last 16

By Toby Davis LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday that left them within sight of a place in the last 16 and made Poland the first team to be eliminated. With France captain Kylian Mbappe on the bench after suffering a broken nose in their opener, the game sparked into life in fits and starts, without ever

2024-06-21T21:43:04Z

The numbers narrative: Uruguay 3-1 Panama

Copa America edition of ‘The Numbers Narrative’ - where we track Real Madrid players and their nations this summer from the data-visual lens; Uruguay dominated with a 59.34% field tilt, 24 aerial duels won, and Federico Valverde’s 21 progressive passes, outmaneuvering Panama’s defense in a comfortable win.

2024-06-24T03:33:18Z

Atlético Madrid 2023/24 Seasonal Player Ratings: Midfielders

A group in transition, requiring patience and further reinforcement to gel.

2024-06-22T05:40:31Z

Scouting report on Everton target - Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh

After a breakout season on loan with Feyernord, what would the Blues be getting with the Gambian international?

2024-06-23T17:16:16Z

Soccer-Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkey

By Sam Tobin DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Bernardo Silva's first goal at a major tournament, a calamitous own goal from Samet Akaydin and a Bruno Fernandes tap-in gave Portugal a comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey on Saturday to guarantee qualification for the last 16 as Group F winners. Silva gave Portugal the lead in the 21st minute, rifling home after Nuno Mendes' cross deflected kindly into his

2024-06-23T11:24:24Z

Soccer - Reaction after Czech Republic and Georgia draw 1-1 at Euro 2024

HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Following is reaction after the Czech Republic and Georgia drew 1-1 in Euro 2024 Group F on Saturday: Czech goal-scorer Patrik Schick: "Of course, 1-1 is not enough for us. We were better, we had more chances. "In the end we were able to equalise. We were going at them but we were not able to score a second goal and in the end we made a stupid mistake and could have

2024-06-22T15:56:12Z

Marquez and Barca Atlètic show the future is bright

The B team are winners for the club even in their defeat

2024-06-24T11:04:44Z

VAR controversy comes to Euro 2024 as raucous France vs Netherlands ends all square

NETHERLANDS 0-0 FRANCE: Antoine Griezmann missed a plethora of chances on a night where he captained Les Bleus in the absence of Kylian Mbappe but it was VAR that had the final say on a racucous night in Leipzig

2024-06-21T21:12:37Z

Soccer-Brilliant Belgium back on track with 2-0 win over Romania

By Mitch Phillips COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) -A goal by Youri Tielemans after 73 seconds and a late one for Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible, action-packed game on Saturday that set up a final round showdown with all four teams in Group E on three points. It was a Euro 2024 Saturday night special played in an astonishing atmosphere in Cologne, with the only

2024-06-22T22:17:17Z

Soccer-Poland eliminated after slumping to defeat by Austria

By Philip O'Connor BERLIN (Reuters) -A superb second-half performance boosted Austria's hopes of making the Euro 2024 knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Poland, who became the first side to be eliminated from the tournament after Friday's late game between Netherlands and France ended in a goalless draw. After losing both of their group games so far, Poland's chances of progressing from Group D

2024-06-21T21:58:07Z

Scotland fans descend on Stuttgart for crucial Euro 2024 clash in Tartan Army takeover

The Scots have never qualified for the knockout stages of a major tournament in 11 attempts, failing at the first hurdle in their eight World Cups and three European Championships

2024-06-23T18:05:03Z

What’s Pressure: 22 June 2024

Saturday Edition of The Daily Merengue

2024-06-22T11:56:31Z

Former Dolphins left tackle, linebacker land on Texas Sports Hall of Fame ballot

Richmond Webb was a four-time All-Pro throughout his time with the Miami Dolphins.

2024-06-23T16:31:22Z

Soccer-Fuellkrug strikes late as Germany draw 1-1 with Switzerland to win Euro group

By Nick Said FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) -Striker Niclas Fuellkrug scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser as hosts Germany rescued a point after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday to seal top spot in Group A and maintain their momentum going into the last-16 of Euro 2024. Swiss forward Dan Ndoye had threatened to spoil the party with a first half opener, but Germany, who had already

2024-06-23T22:00:55Z

Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back

Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, while Belgium kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Romania. Hosts Germany have already secured their place in the last 16 but can guarantee winning Group A by avoiding defeat against Switzerland. kca-as/nf

2024-06-22T19:30:29Z

Before the Storm... : 23 June 2024

Sunday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-06-23T03:29:01Z

‘I’ve Been Ready For A Long Time’ – Prajanchai Eager To Kick Off Rescheduled World Title Clash With Di Bella

The Muay Thai king promises to leave ONE Friday Fights 68 as two-sport World Champion.

2024-06-24T09:29:47Z

Asia Rugby Championship: Hong Kong hope high-risk game against Korea will win over locals

Victory over South Korea will secure fifth successive ARC title and cement team's spot as second-best side in region Head coach Andrew Douglas said an "expansive, high-risk" Hong Kong want to convince locals to "fall in love with rugby". Douglas's team know victory over South Korea at Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday will seal a fifth straight A...

2024-06-22T01:26:38Z

Soccer-Turkey's Guler starts on bench against Portugal

DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) -Turkey teenager Arda Guler will start on the bench in their Euro 2024 match against Portugal on Saturday with Yunus Akgun as one of four new faces brought in by manager Vincenzo Montella after their opening win over Georgia. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir replaced Mert Gunok who sustained a minor injury in training while Zeki Celik and Kerem Akturkoglu will also start with

2024-06-22T15:20:51Z

Best of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials

The best athletes in the country compete at the epicenter of track and field, Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

2024-06-22T19:55:22Z

Soccer-Alvarez injury a huge blow for Mexico, says coach Lozano

(Reuters) - Mexico captain Edson Alvarez' potentially tournament-ending injury is a huge blow for the national team, coach Jaime Lozano said after Saturday's 1-0 win over Jamaica in the Copa America. Alvarez, who plays for West Ham United in England and is one the most experienced players on the Mexican team, collapsed clutching his hamstring in the 30th minute and limped off the pitch in tears

2024-06-23T06:18:21Z

Soccer-Uruguay clinch 3-1 Copa America win over Panama

(Reuters) -Maximilian Araujo, Darwin Nunez and Matias Vina scored as Uruguay beat Panama 3-1 in their Copa America Group C match in Florida on Sunday. Uruguay's win saw them move level with the United States on three points. The U.S. beat Bolivia 2-0 in the day's other Group C match. Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay, who have won the Copa America a joint record 15 times, were rewarded for their

2024-06-24T04:22:22Z

Soccer-Netherlands and France edge closer to last 16 after stalemate

By Toby Davis LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) -France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw that failed to explode into life in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday, leaving both sides within sight of a place in the last 16 and eliminating Poland. With France captain Kylian Mbappe remaining on the bench after suffering a broken nose in their opener, the game sparked only in fits and starts,

2024-06-21T22:13:12Z

Soccer-'We are dreaming' - brave Albania not just playing for pride against Spain

By Martin Petty DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Albania's European Championship is by no means over and victory against Spain is not impossible, their Brazilian coach Sylvinho said on Sunday, as his side seek to make history at Euro 2024 and qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time. Albania made their opponents sweat in their first two games by taking surprise early leads, including a

2024-06-23T19:00:28Z