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KAZAN, Germany (AFP)–Holder Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history — failing to make it past the opening round for the first time since 1938. In a stunning reverse by the footballing superpower who have reached either the final or semi-finals of every World Cup since 2002, the Germans stumbled to a 2-0 loss to South Korea that left them rooted to […]
LOS ANGLES, United States (AFP)–Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson warned on Tuesday that rebuilding the franchise would be a long-term project which could not be achieved in this year’s free agency window. The Lakers have been repeatedly linked to audacious moves for LeBron James and Paul George this year as they attempt to re-establish the team as contenders in the Western Conference. However while Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he would likely step down […]
by Thomas Allnutt © Agence France-Presse SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) — Argentina rescued their World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as defender Marcos Rojo scored a stunning volley to snatch a late 2-1 win over Nigeria and set up a last-16 match against France. Lionel Messi set the two-time winners on their way with his first goal in Russia but Victor Moses equalised from the penalty spot and as time ticked away the […]
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) — Paramedics tended to Argentina legend Diego Maradona after he fell ill after cheering on his country as they scored late against Nigeria to stay in the World Cup on Tuesday, according to reports. Maradona, 57, had been visibly emotional during the match in Saint Petersburg that Argentina had to win to stay in the tournament. When Marcos Rojo scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, Maradona leaned over the […]
By Kierran Cunning Agence France Presse Marcus Rojo’s stunning finish four minutes from time kept Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive to see off Nigeria 2-1 on Tuesday and set up a last 16 meeting with France. Messi’s first goal of the tournament got the two-time winners off to a perfect start in Saint Petersburg, but Victor Moses’s 51st minute penalty had Jorge Sampaoli’s men headed for a humiliating group stage exit […]
By Anthony Sevilla EBC Canada Bureau VANCOUVER (Eagle News) — Chris Boucher and R.J Barrett led the way for Team Canada to a 97-62 win over Team China at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Despite playing his first game with the Senior National Team, Barrett was by far the best player in the first half. The High School Gatorade National Player of the Year and incoming Duke Freshman finished the game with 16 points, two assists […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)–Sri Lanka were 81 for five in their second innings in pursuit of a victory target of 144 runs at stumps on day three of the day/night third and final Test match at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Monday. Scores: West Indies 204 and 93; Sri Lanka 154 and 81 for 5. © Agence France-Presse
PERTH, Australia (AFP) Roger Federer will kick off his 2019 season at the Hopman Cup in Perth, a tournament he won last year before clinching his 20th Grand Slam at the Australian Open. The Swiss legend will again partner Belinda Bencic at the mixed-teams event in Perth. “Perth Arena is a wonderful place to start the new year and it’s obviously the perfect preparation for the Australian Open and it worked so well the last […]
by John Weaver © Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and 2010 winners Spain progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds on a Monday night of high drama dominated by VAR decisions, as Uruguay pipped Russia to top spot in their group. Spain ended up topping Group B by virtue of goals scored after an injury-time strike by Iago Aspas — confirmed by the video assistant referee — rescued a 2-2 draw […]
By Melissa Sarmiento Allen EBC Florida Bureau LAKELAND, FL (Eagle News) — The future remains bright for the Lakeland Tropics as a 55-minute rain delay did not dampen the spirits of loyal fans, who witnessed their team’s 3-1 victory over FC Miami City at Bryant Stadium late Saturday night. Tropics Head Coach Eoghan Conlon was very pleased with his team’s performance and credited the whole team for the win. “They performed well individually and collectively […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)–Spain and Portugal reached the World Cup last 16 on Monday on a dramatic evening dominated by VAR decisions. Spain, who topped Group B, drew 2-2 with Morocco with a late equaliser that was referred to the video assistant referee and Iran held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw.
CHICAGO, United States (AFP)–American sprinter Jenna Prandini didn’t let a rain delay slow her down as she stormed to a dominant win in the women’s 200 meter final at the US Track and Field championships on Sunday. Prandini clocked a 22.62 seconds into the headwind to beat reigning world 400 metre champion Phyllis Francis at the Drake University Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Francis finished in 22.83 while Kyra Jefferson was third in 22.89. “I […]
