Host nation Russia beat Spain in a penalty shootout to move into the World Cup quarter-finals and knock out the 2010 winners. Iago Aspas’ penalty was saved by Igor Akinfeev to hand Russia victory after a match that Spain had completely dominated.AFP
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Spain to battle host nation Russia, Croatia vs Denmark as FIFA World Cup knockout stages continue tonight
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service 2010 winners Spain will battle host nation Russia tonight in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium at 10:00 PM (GMT+8) in what the Russians describe as the “match of our lives” as both teams try to advance in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Spain topped Group B with 5 points. They opened the tournament with a 3-3 draw against Iberian rivals Portugal who was led by Real Madrid […]
CP3 to sign $160-million max contract with Rockets
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service All-Star point guard Chris Paul will sign a massive 4-year $160-million max contract deal to stay with the Houston Rockets according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul will continue his backcourt partnership will league MVP James Harden. The Rockets were a win away from eliminating eventual champions Golden State Warriors but lost in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Paul George inks deal to stay with Thunder – report
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Superstar free agent Paul George has decided to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. George will sign a 4-year max contract deal worth $137 million with a player option on the third year. Gabe Ikard, a well-known OKC supporter, also posted a video of George attending teammate Russell Westbrook’s party on Twitter saying “I am here to stay.” which led to a rapturous cheers […]
UPDATED: Pele-like Mbappe strikes to send Messi, Argentina crashing out
by Justin Davis Agence France Presse Teenage star Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France finally found their attacking edge to beat Lionel Messi’s Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Billed as Messi’s chance to reignite stuttering Argentina’s hopes, the thrilling last 16 clash in Kazan instead saw 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe grab the limelight as he became the youngest player since Pele in […]
FIFA World Cup knockout rounds begin tonight
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The group stage is over and now only 16 teams remain in the battle for global football superiority as the FIFA World Cup round-of-16 kicks off tonight with two titanic matches. 1998 winners France will battle 1978 and 1986 champions Argentina at the Kazan Arena in Kazan at 10:00 PM (GMT +8), the first game of the knockout stages. France topped Group C during the group stage with a […]
Gilas Pilipinas buck slow start; rout Chinese Taipei on the road
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service June Mar Fajardo came off the bench to score a game-high 22 points to lead Gilas Pilipinas in overcoming an ugly start and routing the home team Chinese Taipei, 93-71, at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium tonight, at the FIBA Asia World Cup Qualifiers. The visiting Pinoy cagers had a rough start, scoring just 6 points up until the 3:57 mark of the opening quarter. Chinese Taipei managed to […]
JUST IN: Gilas thrashes Chinese Taipei in World Cup Qualifiers
(Eagle News)–Gilas Pilipinas beat Chinese Taipei in the World Cup Qualifiers on Friday, June 29. The Philippine team pulled away from its opponent in the last quarter, finishing with as much as 22 points more. The final score: 93-71.
Free agent fireworks set to begin for NBA teams
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — This could be a monumental franchise-changing offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to a star-studded free agent market that is expected to feature LeBron James and Paul George. The Lakers are hoping to return to their glory days by building a potential super team via one of the strongest free agent offerings in years. That could mean luring James and George, who has had his eye on the […]
South Korea’s Park grabs early lead at LPGA Championship
KILDEER, United States (AFP)–Park Sung-hyun blasted her way up the leaderboard at the Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday, using precision drives to fire a bogey-free 66 for a one-shot lead over four others. The sweet-swinging 2017 US Women’s Open champ got off to a roaring start in the opening round by rolling in a half dozen birdies for a slim lead over Brooke Henderson, Jaye Marie Green, Jessica Korda and Brittany Altomare, who all shot […]
Ohtani resumes batting practice, pitching review in July
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)–Los Angeles Angels pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani has been cleared for batting practice and the Japanese star could be approved to pitch in July, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Thursday. Ohtani underwent an MRI exam Thursday that showed healing in his sprained right elbow ligament, Eppler said in a posting on the Major League Baseball website. Ohtani will resume batting practice and could advance to face full-speed pitches this weekend. But when […]
Tunisia celebrate first World Cup win for 40 years
Saransk, Russia (AFP) — Tunisia won their first match at a World Cup for 40 years on Thursday, beating Panama 2-1 to leave Russia on a high. The North African side fell behind to a 33rd-minute own goal from Yassine Meriah but battled back to score twice in the second half through Fakhreddine Ben Youssef and Wahbi Khazri. Tunisia, ranked 21st in the world, finished third in Group G behind Belgium and England. “Today’s […]
