The Guardian - Sport (An hour ago)
While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. "I'm back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal's dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way significant. Ronaldo toiled against DR Congo and was comfortably kept quiet here by Colombia. The stars have turned up at this World Cup. Ronaldo, though, still has a...
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Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their first World Cup win.Eldor Shomurodov's lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta. But the Newcastle striker Wissa levelled from the penalty...
ReadFrance24 - Sports (2 hours ago)
Portugal and Colombia shared an entertaining 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K match on Saturday, sending both teams into the last 32. Colombia finished top of the group, with Portugal second. Colombia dominated early before Portugal responded, with Bruno Fernandes forcing goalkeeper Camilo Vargas into an outstanding reflex save.
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (4 hours ago)
Clarke goes weeks after signing new four-year contract'Thanks for having me and good luck to my successor'Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland's head coach, with the decision announced within an hour of confirmation the country had been eliminated from the World Cup. Clarke, who had been in post since 2019, signed a four-year contract extension...
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (4 hours ago)
England are not going to win the World Cup playing like this. They will not get very far in the knockout rounds unless they can sharpen up. But at least they have made it into them, the dream still alive, after they secured top spot in Group L on a slow-burn occasion when the result meant everything.Thomas Tuchel needed to restore momentum after...
ReadSportsnet - Sports (4 hours ago)
Sometimes the way a golfer manages to find success isn't just about birdies and bogeys. There's always, with the sport, outside forces that play a role in a pushing a ball just a little more online. Or helping it catch a lip. Or making the impossible seem possible.
ReadSportsnet - Sports (5 hours ago)
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to build on a two-goal performance and Portugal looks to snatch the top spot in Group K away from Colombia as the two sides square off in the final Matchday of the group stage. Follow the action with Sportsnet’s live tracker at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.
ReadFrance24 - Sports (5 hours ago)
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in their World Cup group. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the group's other match to qualify for the knockout rounds as second.
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (6 hours ago)
Group B: England, 164-1, bt New Zealand, 163-6, by nine wktsOpener scores unbeaten 89 to oust defending championsNew Zealand's World Cup title defence came to a soggy end at the Oval on Saturday night, as England danced home by nine wickets in a one-sided hammering thanks to a 128-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley. The...
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (7 hours ago)
Sunderland want to keep former Leverkusen playerComo have eye on Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah Chelsea are interested in signing Sunderland's Granit Xhaka, who was a key player for Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.Xhaka, who has two years on his deal, joined Sunderland last summer and played a major role in them qualifying for the Europa League...
ReadFrance24 - Sports (7 hours ago)
Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another as England laboured past Panama on Saturday to qualify for the knockout rounds as group winners, while Harry Kane became the Three Lions' record World Cup scorer. Croatia also reached the last 32 after edging out Ghana in the battle for second. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
ReadNDTV - Sport (8 hours ago)
As Novak Djokovic prepares to chase yet another slice of tennis history at Wimbledon, Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj believes the Serbian's greatest strength is not his record-breaking achievements but his unrelenting desire to keep pushing the boundaries of greatness
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (9 hours ago)
️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Scott️ Croatia v Ghana – live news from the group's other gameAs expected, England have made five changes to the side that started the goalless draw with Ghana earlier in the week. Reece James is hamstrung, so in comes Jarell Quansah at...
ReadThe Guardian - Sport (10 hours ago)
'I always admired her career, her journey, her story'Fellow seven-time singles champion making returnAs a seven-time champion, Novak Djokovic is never going to be lacking in motivation when it comes to Wimbledon. But as he continued his preparations for this year's event, the 39-year-old said the return of 44-year-old Serena Williams has put an...
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Mighty lap seals pole amid yellow flags in closing secondsRussell confident he can beat championship leader AntonelliThe moment of triumph hung briefly in the balance for George Russell in claiming pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, but with the British driver bullish and ebullient after what was a mighty lap under dramatic circumstances,...
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England sail into the semi-finals undefeated after an unbeaten 89 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge thrills record Oval crowd1st over: New Zealand 1-0 (Kerr 1, Gaze 0) Linsey Smith with the new ball. Tosses it from hand to hand, collar buttoned up to the top, white suncream smeared in a stripe across her nose and cheeks. Just a single from the over as Smith...
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British No 1 struggling with ankle injuryLeft practice early and cancelled scheduled media dutiesEmma Raducanu's presence at Wimbledon remains shrouded in doubt after the British No 1 was forced to cut short her training session at the All England Club two days before her opening match.Raducanu, who had been managing a right foot injury since her...
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Third Test D3: New Zealand 438 & 120-3; England 354England lose eight wickets for 130 runs Things can change quickly in cricket. Just as England thought a reset had occurred with the win at Lord's, only for a late night in Chelsea and defeat at the Oval to put paid to that notion, so the nature of the pitch lurched significantly on a gripping...
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