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World Cup last 16 qualifiers

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 […]

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Honda hits late Japan leveller to blow World Cup group wide open

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 […]

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Germany’s Kroos brings World Cup holders back from brink

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 […]

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LOOK: In Russia, World Cup fever grips soccer fans from all over the world

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.      

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Argentine fans weep as World Cup dream fades

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 […]

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Suns make Bahamas’ Ayton the top pick in NBA draft

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 […]

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Messi’s Argentina staring at World Cup exit after Croatia humbling

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 […]

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Two-time major golf champion Hubert Green dead at 71

  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 […]

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Serbia take on Switzerland with Brazil looming

by Patrick Galey © Agence France-Presse KALININGRAD, Russia (AFP) — Serbia will attempt to wrap up qualification to the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday as they take on a Switzerland team brimming with confidence after grabbing a draw with Brazil. The Serbs control their own destiny in Group E after an opening 1-0 win against Costa Rica on Sunday, which came courtesy of a stunning Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick. Victory over Switzerland in Kaliningrad on Friday […]

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Costa goal sees Spain past dogged Iran

  by Justin Davis Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia — A  Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset on Wednesday. The victory in Kazan puts the 2010 winners on course for the last 16. Costa, who scored twice in a 3-3 opening draw with Portugal in Sochi, courted controversy early in the Group B encounter when he […]

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Morocco out of World Cup contention after 1-0 defeat to Portugal

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Morocco are out of contention for the World Cup in Russia after Portugal beat the north African side 1-0 in their Group B match on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo gave the European champions the lead with a header in the fourth minute and Herve Renard’s side could not respond, leaving them with no mathematical chance of reaching the knockout stage.  

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Charlotte Hornets to send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn Nets — report

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a trade sending former Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov, two future 2nd round draft picks plus cash. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said the move is intended to clear cap space for the 2019-2020 season as the Nets will save $17 million dollars that will allow them to clear enough cap space for two max […]

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