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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 […]
Teams that have qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup after two group matches and those that have been eliminated: Group A Qualified: Russia, Uruguay Eliminated: Egypt, Saudi Arabia Group B Eliminated: Morocco Still in contention: Spain, Portugal, Iran Group C Qualified: France Eliminated: Peru Still in contention: Denmark, Australia Group D Qualified: Croatia Still in contention: Iceland, Nigeria, Argentina Group E Eliminated: Costa Rica Still in contention: Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia Group F […]
by Peter Stebbings Agence France Presse Senegal coach Aliou Cisse told star man Sadio Mane to step up at the World Cup even though the Liverpool forward got on the scoresheet in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday. Substitute Keisuke Honda equalized with 12 minutes left as Japan twice pegged back Senegal in a captivating stalemate at Yekaterinburg Arena that leaves Group H wide open. All eyes will now be on the other […]
By Andy Scott Agence France Presse SOCHI, Russia (AFP)–Germany coach Joachim Loew said his team were rewarded for not losing their nerve at the most critical moment as a 95th-minute free-kick from Toni Kroos secured a 2-1 win over Sweden here Saturday that brought the World Cup holders back from the brink. The 10-man reigning champions were in deep trouble when Kroos stepped up to steer in his dramatic winner in the final minute of […]
MOSCOW, Russia (Eagle News) — World Cup fever has taken over! And what better proof of this than the thousands and thousands of soccer aficionados who flocked to this year’s tournament to support their teams. Through pictures taken by EBC correspondent Emy Coloma, we give you a peek at the world in Russia, not in the literal sense of the word, of course. Or maybe we mean it in precisely that sense.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — The party at the Buenos Aires fanzone fell flat as a crowd expecting a Messi-inspired Argentina World Cup revival could only watch in horror at as the nadir of Nizhny Novgorod unfolded. “We lost very badly, they really humiliated us this time,” said 22-year-old Joaquin. “And now, on top of that, we’re depending on Nigeria!” After the abject 3-0 loss to Croatia, the team will have to beat Nigeria in their […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Phoenix Suns used their first-overall pick in franchise history to select Bahamian teenager Deandre Ayton No. 1 at the 2018 NBA draft on Thursday. The 19-year-old Ayton was expected to go first to the Suns who like the seven-foot center’s size and skill that he used to dominate in US college basketball last season with the Arizona Wildcats. The Suns are hoping Ayton can help turn around a team […]
by David Harding Agence France Presse Lionel Messi’s Argentina were on the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit on Thursday after they were humbled 3-0 by Croatia on a dramatic day at the World Cup that saw the European side join France in the knockout rounds. Argentina knew they had to chase a win in Nizhny Novgorod after their disappointing 1-1 opening draw against Iceland but instead collapsed in the second half to leave their campaign in […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)– Two-time major champion Hubert Green, a 19-time US PGA Tour winner and 2007 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, has died at age 71, the tour announced Wednesday. Green, who won the 1977 US Open and 1985 PGA Championship, died Tuesday night after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The American famously took his first major title 41 years ago at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after being notified by […]
