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Soccer-Alvarez, Otamendi named in Argentina squad for Olympics

(Reuters) - Argentina have named Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Otamendi in their squad for the Olympic Games in Paris despite both players taking part in the ongoing Copa America in the United States. The 18-man Olympic squad is being coached by Javier Mascherano and the two-times gold medal winner called up 36-year-old Otamendi and 32-year-old goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli among his overage players.

2024-07-03T04:22:26Z

5 players signed by Christopher Vivell amid Man Utd talks including Erling Haaland

If Christopher Vivell moves to Old Trafford this summer, he will join Manchester United off the back of an impressive recruitment record in both Austria and Germany

2024-07-02T19:10:43Z

Soccer-Demiral's brace lifts Turkey to 2-1 win against Austria at Euro 2024

By Lori Ewing LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Merih Demiral pounced in each half to lead Turkey to a 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday and into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in a full-throttle affair matched in intensity by the sea of roaring red-clad supporters. It took Turkey -- who will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Saturday -- 57 seconds to get on the scoreboard when Austria

2024-07-02T21:16:16Z

Saemapetch Banking On Experience Advantage To End Nico Carrillo’s Winning Streak

The top-five bantamweight Muay Thai contenders are set to throw down at ONE Fight Night 23 on July 5.

2024-07-02T19:31:46Z

5 things we learned from USMNT's Copa America 2024 performance

Gregg Berhalter's time is up, USMNT has a starting striker in its ranks and more we learned from a disappointing and frustrating Copa America 2024 run.

2024-07-02T19:36:39Z

Soccer-Three changes for attack-minded Dutch, two for Romania

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - The return of Denzel Dumfries and Xavi Simons to the Netherlands’ starting line-up signalled their attacking intent for the European Championship round of 16 clash with Romania on Tuesday. Dumfries is back on the right side of defence in place of Lutsharel Geertruida while Simons features in the midfield in place of Joey Veerman, who was taken off after 35 minutes of

2024-07-02T15:20:25Z

Soccer-Germany out to snap 36-year winless run against Spain

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany take on fellow title contenders Spain in their mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday, hoping to end a winless run at tournaments against them that stretches back to 1988. The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years with home fans desperate for their first title in a decade but their match against the

2024-07-04T01:16:04Z

ONE Championship: bantamweight champ Jonathan Haggerty scared to face me, says Nico Carrillo

Scottish fighter Carillo is ranked at No 1 in the division and said that Englishman Haggerty 'doesn't want to build a fight with me' Nico Carrillo has accused bantamweight Muay Thai champion Jonathan Haggerty of running scared as the Scottish fighter prepares to face Saepametch Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 23 on Saturday. Nicknamed the "King of the N...

2024-07-03T07:10:55Z

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

How a new-look drivetrain will boost the power output of America’s top open-wheel series on ovals as well as road and street tracks

2024-07-02T14:44:48Z

Fourth of July fireworks at sporting events

Take a look at fireworks shows at sporting events during the July 4 holiday weekend.

2024-07-04T04:24:13Z

What should Barcelona do with their returning loanees?

Six players are back at the club

2024-07-03T05:08:48Z

Rose qualifies for British Open as Garcia misses out

England's Justin Rose qualified Tuesday for this month's British Open at Troon as former Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia again failed to book a place in golf's oldest major championship for the second-straight year. The 43-year-old Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, took one of the four places on offer in final qualifying at Burnham Burrow in Somerset.

2024-07-02T21:09:46Z

MotoGP German Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The ninth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Sachsenring in Germany as part of the 21-race calendar. Here is everything you need to know, including the full schedule and how to watch.

2024-04-26T08:27:00Z

Hugh Bowman determined to clean up disciplinary record after satisfactory season

Australian ace evaluates his season as he aims to stay out of the stewards' room next campaign He might be "satisfied" with his 2023-24 campaign, but Hugh Bowman has made avoiding the wrath of stewards his key focus for next season after copping a raft of careless riding suspensions. Bowman collected a Group One aboard Invincible Sage and two legs ...

2024-07-03T07:10:59Z

Soccer-Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) -Turkey's Merih Demiral struck in each half and their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024's last eight. The central defender, who was man-of-the-match, scored after 57 seconds and added another with a powerful header just before the hour to set up a

2024-07-03T01:42:16Z

The Numbers Narrative: Austria 1-2 Türkiye

Despite Austria’s 78.15% field tilt and 2.74 xG, Turkiye’s clinical finishing from set-pieces sends Arda Güler’s team to the quarterfinals.

2024-07-02T23:23:01Z

Sergio Garcia emotional after failed Open qualifying bid

Sergio Garcia of Spain was among the veteran players who failed to qualify for The Open Championship, coming up just two strokes shy in his final qualifier on Tuesday. It marks the second consecutive year the 44-year-old member of LIV Golf will not play in the historic major. "I come here and I try my hardest to get into The Open," Garcia said after his day was done. "It would be nice to make

2024-07-03T00:16:41Z

‘Everything On The Line’ – Joshua Pacio Sizes Up Hiroba Minowa Vs. Jeremy Miado At ONE Fight Night 23

The strawweight MMA king knows that Friday's matchup will impact the division's top-five rankings.

2024-07-02T21:17:31Z

Soccer-Gakpo strike and Malen double help Dutch reach Euro quarter-finals

By Michael Kahn MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Netherlands' Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the European Championship and substitute Donyell Malen added two more late on to defeat Romania 3-0 in their last-16 fixture as the Dutch burst back into form with a lively display on Tuesday. They had been lambasted by their media and fans for a poor defensive display in their final group game, a 3-2

2024-07-02T19:06:31Z

Best USA players of all time - ranked

Here's the five best USA players of all time ranked, including Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Christian Pulisic ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

2024-07-02T18:21:31Z

Soccer-From dark horses to sudden exit, Austria leave Euros wanting more

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Austria are leaving Euro 2024 having at times dazzled with their high-octane style but also knowing there was potentially more in it for Ralf Rangnick's team than a round of 16 exit. The Austrians suffered a 2-1 loss to Turkey in a pulsating match on Tuesday and, despite a golden stoppage time chance for an equaliser, it left them still without a knockout

2024-07-03T10:48:32Z

Soccer-Costa Rica beat Paraguay but exit Copa America as Colombia, Brazil advance

(Reuters) - Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Colombia. Colombia finished as group winners with seven points while Brazil also advanced as runners-up with five. Costa Rica return home with four points while Paraguay exit after three losses. Costa Rica

2024-07-03T03:12:11Z

Andy Murray opens up on Wimbledon singles decision and why it was the right call NOT to play

The Scot gave himself as long as possible to make it as he now turns focus to being ready for the doubles with brother Jamie.

2024-07-02T16:28:34Z

Siobhan Haughey makes Paris Olympics promise to ‘give Hong Kong people a sense of pride’

Swimmer aims to show Hongkongers 'we might be a small city, but we can do great things' as she targets Games glory Siobhan Haughey has set herself the target of swimming faster than ever before at the Paris Olympics, and said success for Hong Kong could have an inspirational impact on the city. Three years after Haughey twice put Hong Kong on the p...

2024-07-03T23:28:47Z

Euro 2024: Merih Demiral double sends Turkey into quarter finals at Austria’s expense in 2-1 win

Turkey advance to face the Netherlands on Saturday. Austria had emerged as dark horses after topping a group including France and the Netherlands Merih Demiral was Turkey's unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The Al-Ahli centre-back smashed home after just 58 se...

2024-07-02T21:54:27Z

Ok Rae Yoon Vs. Alibeg Rasulov: 4 Keys To Victory In Interim World Title Clash At ONE Fight Night 23

The South Korean striker and the Turkish grappler will throw down this Friday in U.S. primetime.

2024-07-03T17:19:04Z

These athletes are all sidelined from Paris Olympics for the same reason: ACL injury.

These athletes will miss the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injuring their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

2024-07-02T19:34:06Z

‘I Am Greater Than Him’ – Boucher Ketchup Wants To Prove He Is Senegal’s Top Fighter Against Reug Reug

The heavyweight is promising to deliver fireworks in his debut this Friday at ONE Fight Night 23.

2024-07-03T01:27:01Z

Soccer-Demiral brace powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarter-final

LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) -Turkey's Merih Demiral struck in each half and their keeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024's last eight. The central defender, who was named man-of-the-match, scored after 57 seconds and then added another with a powerful header just before the hour mark

2024-07-02T21:56:20Z

Nico Carrillo Vs. Saemapetch Fairtex: 4 Keys To Victory In Crucial Clash at ONE Fight Night 23

Which fighter will inch closer to a shot at the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title this Friday, July 5?

2024-07-04T07:21:19Z

Soccer-Georgia fans greet returning players with rally after 'miracle' Euros

By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) - Thousands of jubilant Georgia fans packed into the central square of the country's capital Tbilisi on Tuesday to welcome the national soccer team home from Euro 2024 after a thrilling campaign on their major tournament debut. The Georgia players won Europe-wide praise for a series of thrilling performances, including a shock 2-0 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's

2024-07-02T21:16:17Z

‘I Will Destroy This Guy’ – ‘Reug Reug’ Oumar Kane Plans To Chop Down Boucher Ketchup At ONE Fight Night 23

The Senegalese star wants to finish his compatriot quickly and fire a warning shot at Anatoly Malykhin on Friday.

2024-07-04T05:52:30Z

Best MLS player from the Copa America group stage - ranked

A handful of Major League Soccer players were among the best performers at the Copa America group stage for their respective countries.

2024-07-03T19:10:33Z

Hong Kong’s Haughey nearly quit after Tokyo Olympics because she feared that was her peak

The swim star will dive into her third Olympics having added four world titles since her historic silver medals in Tokyo Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey has revealed she considered retiring after the Tokyo Olympics, but decided to continue swimming after realising she could still go on to conquer the world. The double Olympic silver medallist said that...

2024-07-02T23:54:44Z

Soccer-Unsentimental Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

By Andrew Cawthorne and Fernando Kallas DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany (Reuters) - Spain will put sentiment to one side on Friday when they play Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals knowing that victory would spell retirement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos who has already hung up his boots at Real Madrid. Forward Joselu heaped praise on last season's teammate at Real Madrid, but said Spain were

2024-07-03T14:24:07Z

Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Ecuador

A numerical preview of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal matchup between these two teams

2024-07-03T15:14:34Z

Arda Is Life! :3 July 2024

Wednesday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-07-03T03:08:29Z

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé will have to overcome idol Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve dream

The Frenchman famously grew up with posters of the Portugal skipper on his wall and will follow in his footsteps by moving to Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe will have to end his childhood idol's European Championship dreams if he is to achieve his when France take on Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Les Bleus' captain famously grew up with p...

2024-07-04T07:29:59Z

Ex-Blackburn Rovers defender ready to help Kitchee return to top of Hong Kong pile

Jay Haddow 'excited and optimistic about future' after uncertain spell with Championship side Hong Kong-born Jay Haddow is "excited and optimistic about the future" after joining boyhood club Kitchee, following a challenging two years with former club Blackburn Rovers. Haddow, who has signed a one-year contract, will count as a foreigner, given his...

2024-07-04T07:30:01Z

Paris Olympics: Jerry Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes ex-teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a star Osea Kolinisau led Fiji to their first-ever Olympic gold medal when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016 and now, as a coach, he is turning to old teammate Jerry Tuwai to help the Pacific nation...

2024-07-04T07:29:57Z

Golf-Australia's Lee siblings hope to team up at Olympics, eventually

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's Olympic golf siblings Minjee Lee and Min Woo Lee may not cross paths at Paris due to their playing schedules and can only hope they might be able to team up at future Games. The Olympic tournament will feature separate men's and women's events with the same individual strokeplay format that has been featured since the sport's return to the Games at Rio in 2016

2024-07-03T03:47:18Z

Soccer-Turkey snatch Euro dark horses tag from Austria in last-16 win

By Lori Ewing LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Turkey wrested the dark horses tag from Austria's grasp in a pulsating Euro 2024 last-16 match on Tuesday, sparking celebrations in Turkish communities around the world, even as far away as Toronto. Merih Demiral scored both goals in the 2-1 full-throttle victory that injected Turkish fans with hope of another long Euros run after their narrow 3-2 loss

2024-07-03T10:38:43Z

Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon

Brazil football legend Pele will be honored in his home country by a commemorative day baptised "King Pele Day", reported Tuesday's edition of the government gazette. "King Pele Day" will be held on November 19 -- the date on which the striker scored his 1,000th goal in a match for boyhood club Santos at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana Stadium in 1969.

2024-07-02T17:23:58Z

‘A Great Opportunity’ – Teen Prodigy Jozef Chen Excited To Test Himself Against Tye Ruotolo At ONE Fight Night 23

The BJJ superstars will lock horns in U.S. primetime this Friday.

2024-07-04T02:36:59Z

Paris Olympics anti-doping chiefs to use hi-tech approach in bid to stop potential cheats

Tools at the agency's disposal include biological and performance passports as well as other data In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, hi-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats. Benjamin Cohen, Director General of the ITA, said potential tools...

2024-07-03T07:10:58Z

Barca stars show Flick their quality at Euros & Copa America

Proof that most of the pieces are already in place for a successful campaign

2024-07-03T19:11:11Z

From street culture to Paris Olympics: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide

Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks Japan used to think skateboarding was a pastime for delinquents but the country has grown into a global powerhouse in the sport and is expected to dominate at the Paris Olympics. Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails ...

2024-07-03T02:10:18Z

Rugby-Scotland ring changes with five new caps against Canada

(Reuters) - Five uncapped players were named in Scotland’s starting line-up for their test against Canada in Ottawa on Saturday, plus a further five newcomers on the substitute’s bench. Gregor Brown, Matt Currie, Arron Reed, Gus Warr and Max Williamson are among 14 changes from Scotland’s last game against Ireland in the Six Nations Championship. Only Stafford McDowall, who wins a second cap,

2024-07-03T16:54:29Z

Euro 2024: Netherlands hit their best form to reach first quarter-final in 16 years

After Cody Gakpo opener, Donyell Malen scores twice to see off Romania The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached their first European Championship quarter final in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday after their best performance by far at Euro 2024. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute a...

2024-07-02T19:39:02Z

LeBron James agrees to 2-year extension with Los Angeles Lakers, eyes father-son NBA debut

James is expected to make around US$50 million this coming season, making him the first player to eclipse US$500 million in career NBA earnings LeBron James is making it official: He's coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league's all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the...

2024-07-03T16:12:22Z