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Shock Germany win 'shook South Korea upside down'

June 29, 2018

Mexico next faces the victor of Group E and, Alcocer concedes, "We have to more careful about everything". Mario Gomez and Thomas Mueller, who was dropped from the starting side, were injected soon after the break but a collective paralysis seemed to have taken hold.

Anthony Joshua risks losing WBA title

June 29, 2018

Promoter Eddie Hearn fears Deontay Wilder is playing a "big game" and will press ahead with Anthony Joshua's WBA title fight against Alexander Povetkin in September. Why do you need another five or six days? The Principality Stadium would be favourite to host Joshua v Povetkin, confirmation of which would delay a clash with Wilder until at least next year.

Lakers Trade For Kawhi Could Clinch LeBron Signing

June 29, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs may have changed their outlook regarding Kawhi Leonard's trade demand. A move for Leonard would most likely be enough to get LeBron James to Los Angeles as well. They have denied he is communicating with Kevin Durant about joining up in Los Angeles. Obviously LA would rather have James opt out, which would allow them to sign James.

Real Madrid set to offer Asensio new deal at the Bernabeu

June 29, 2018

The midfielder has been linked with a move to Manchester United . The report claims that should United make a bid, Real would nearly certainly accept it; and all parties want the move. Daniele Rugani's move from Juventus to Chelsea will depend on whether Maurizio Sarri is appointed as the new manager at Stamford Bridge. RB Salzburg are also claimed to have an eye on the Roma youngster by the Italian news outlet.

Mexico fans share tequila with South Korea ambassador after shock Germany exit

June 29, 2018

Following South Korea's disappointing group-stage elimination from the Brazil World Cup four years ago, angry fans waited at the airport to pelt the players with candy upon their return home. With Germany reeling - and Manuel Neuer up field trying in vain to find a way back into the game - South Korea made it 2-0, Son Heung-Min rolling the ball into the empty net.

Mats Hummels Posts One Word Tweet After Germany's World Cup Exit

June 29, 2018

In a shocking turn of events, at least in the soccer world, defending World Cup champion Germany failed to advance out of the group stage courtesy of a 2-0 defeat at the feet of South Korea . Germany limped to a goalless conclusion of the first half but with Mexico vs. Sweden also a stalemate, it did not matter as Low's men were through by virtue of their head-to-head record against the Swedes - a 2-1 win last Saturday courtesy of Toni Kroos' 95th minute victor.

Fury to Wilder: Joshua won't fight you, I will

June 29, 2018

It emerged on Tuesday that the WBA had ordered Joshua to agree a date for a mandatory title defence against Alexander Povetkin. But instead made themselves look like what they are, not stand up guys. What has made the public negotiation hard to follow was how often both teams accused the other fighter of not wanting to actually make the fight. "Wilder is all wrong for Joshua and Eddie Hearn knows that".

Mexicans Everywhere are Celebrating Koreans for Beating Germany in the World Cup

June 29, 2018

People bought Germany flags, coffins, and held a procession with music to commemorate a team that utterly embarrassed them FOUR YEARS AGO. Son tapped the ball into an empty net after a long pass from Ju Se-jong. And there are still 20 more matches to be played. "My colleagues tell me that Osorio is very studious but he didn't study Sweden so well, because if he had, we would have imposed our style and kept the ball on the ground", he said.

Kawhi Leonard may soon be in middle of longtime National Basketball Association rivalry

June 29, 2018

No one knows how he will react from a season-long quadriceps ailment, so it remains to be seen what kind of player the Spurs or anyone else will receive. with LeBron", Stephen A. Smith said Wednesday on ESPN Radio. James' contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers has expired and the ether is thick with rumors of where and with whom he will play next year.

Michy Batshuayi's Goal Celebration Was More Entertaining Than The First Half

June 29, 2018

Belgium forward Michy Batshuayi has commented on his "stupid" moment following Adnan Januzaj 's winning goal against England. The image of the youngster blasting the ball off the post and back onto his face is now likely to haunt him for some time.

Battling Banega brings bite to Argentina's midfield

June 29, 2018

Maradona also ignored doctors advise not to watch the final minutes of the clash thereby putting his health in danger. Messi scored his first goal in Russian Federation - his 65th for Argentina - in emphatic style against Nigeria, collecting a long pass on his thigh before smashing it into the back of the net in a trademark finish.

Detroit Tigers fire pitching coach Chris Bosio over 'insensitive comments'

June 29, 2018

General manager Al Avila told reporters the comments in question from Bosio were directed at a club employee. In a statement , the club did not specify what the comments were or when they were spoken. Gardenhire noted that every member of the team had undergone mandatory sensitivity training in the spring, involving "what you should say and how you handle situations and everything".

Panama vs. Tunisia - Football Match Report

June 29, 2018

In addition to dealing with the absence of defender Dylan Bronn, Tunisia had to start 33-year-old third-choice goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi because its other keepers were injured. Tunisia have won only one World Cup game in their history. Rob Rensenbrink of the Netherlands hit home against Scotland in 1978 to score the 1000th while Lucien Laurent scored the very first World Cup goal for France against Mexico in 1930.

No agony of defeat as England move on at World Cup

June 29, 2018

He handed her a Belgian football shirt bearing forward Eden Hazard's name, ahead of England's final group stage game versus Mr Michel's country at the FIFA World Cup . Gary Neville, who was part of the England backroom staff that flopped at Euro 2016, said: 'I didn't think Gareth would make that many changes at all.

No one was happier about South Korea’s World Cup win than Mexico

June 29, 2018

South Korea switched 4-1-4-1 when defending, but the skillful Mexicans knew how to exploit open space and dominate the midfield. As a gratitude, Mexican fans around the globe burst into exuberant celebrations hailing South Korea and its supporters.

Blow by blow: Spain vs Morocco

June 29, 2018

Portugal finished second in the group with five points behind Spain on goals scored, and will meet Uruguay in the last 16. But after intervention from VAR it was given as a goal, much to the consternation of the Moroccan players and substitutes, some of whom stormed the pitch in protest.

Belgium's De Bruyne set to miss 'celebration' England clash

June 29, 2018

Win the group and face this path. If England win that, they will face the winners of the last-16 meeting between Group F winners Sweden and Group E runners-up Switzerland - a far kinder prospect than a potential last-eight meeting with Brazil.

Tite backs Brazil to grow in World Cup's knock-out phase

June 28, 2018

Joachim Low's men were dramatically close to elimination from Russian Federation 2018 before Toni Kroos' late strike against the Swedes nestled in the top corner of Robin Olsen's net in Sochi lat Saturday, sparing them - for now at least - the humiliation of an anemic defense of the trophy they won in Brazil four years ago.

Japan come back twice to take a point against Senegal

June 29, 2018

The match against Panama marked England's biggest win ever at the World Cup finals, which secured a last 16 place for the Three Lions while Harry Kane became the first England player scoring a World Cup hat-trick since Gary Lineker in 1986.

World Cup Group H match report Japan v Poland 28 June 2018

June 28, 2018

The Polish captain Robert Lewandowski is renowned as a world-class goalscorer for Bayern Munich but, as in the rest of Poland's sorry World Cup campaign, he was seeing little of the ball. Japan and Poland were booed from the pitch in Volgograd after a farcical end to their final Group H match which saw the Blue Samurai qualify for the last 16 despite a 1-0 defeat.

England vs Belgium, 28 June 2018

June 28, 2018

England have been urged to keep their World Cup momentum going as millions of fans across the country prepare to watch their group decider against Belgium . "We have no idea who, when or where we will play in the next round but we are pleased that we're in the next round". Tomorrow we want to perform well but the priority is not to win.

LeBron James texted Kevin Durant about joining the Los Angeles Lakers

June 28, 2018

And according to Stephen A. Smith , the 4-time MVP is setting his sights high. There seems to be more steam over the last few days thinking that James is going to be leaving the state of OH, but one Vegas insider texted Dustin Fox of the Athletic saying that James is coming back to Cleveland.

Bike Helmet Safety Ratings - KVOA | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona

June 28, 2018

A market study based on the " Adult Football Helmet Market " across the globe, recently added to the repository of Market Research, is titled "Global Adult Football Helmet Market 2018". Additional regions can be provided in this Snow Helmet research report depending upon client requirements. These tests were created to replicate more accurately the angle at which a bicyclist's head is likely to strike the pavement in a crash.

Rooney completes DC United switch

June 28, 2018

It looks for all intents purposes that Rooney will now begin to unwind his career in the United States. Although he wore the number nine for England, this will be the first time he has worn it in club football . Rooney's 53 goals and 119 games lead England in global play. Rooney, fifth on United's all-time list of appearance-makers, also won the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and three League Cups during 13 seasons at United.

Of The 16 2018 FIFA World Cup Round Of 16 Spots Confirmed!

June 28, 2018

The Lions of Teranga lost 1-0 to Colombia today and despite Group H rivals Japan losing 1-0 to Poland, it is the Japanese that will progress to the next round of the competition owing to their superior disciplinary record. That suggested Japan's coach Akira Nishino had perhaps been overly confident when he made six changes to the line up, excluding midfielder Takashi Inui, whom he then brought on in the 65th minute.

‘Strange match’ awaits England and Belgium

June 28, 2018

If England go on to win that last-16 game, they will face the victor of the last-16 tie between Group E winners Brazil and Group F runners-up Mexico in the quarter-finals. Raheem Sterling will be rested while Danny Rose, Eric Dier , Gary Cahill and Jamie Vardy are all in contention to start. Crawford spoke about the likes of Germany and Argentina struggling in the early stages of the tournament but admitted he was pleased that at least the South Americans had qualified: "It's the ...

South Korea vs. Germany - Football Match Report

June 28, 2018

The German game against South Korea was among the most dramatic in World Cup history as Young-Gwon Kim scored a controversial goal that had to be judged by VAR before it was allowed. The Germans continued at the same pedestrian pace after halftime and Ozil had another poor display, with many of his passes uncompleted. "It was only after the match that we found out the other score, of course we were disappointed and that's why some of us cried".

LeBron James texted Kevin Durant about going to LA

June 28, 2018

Leonard, who can become an unrestricted free agent next summer, missed all but nine games last season due to a quad injury. They reportedly fared much better a second time around. George acknowledges the Thunder took a big risk in signing him with free agency bound the next year but also hinted he may have unfinished business in Oklahoma.

Japan slip through to last 16 despite Poland loss

June 28, 2018

Japan lost their final game of the tournament to already-eliminated Poland, although a late victor for Colombia over Senegal ensured the Asian nation progressed on the basis that they had picked up fewer yellow cards than Senegal over the course of the tournament.

Harry Kane message to Southgate REVEALED

June 28, 2018

Expect drama and entertainment aplenty after impressive displays from both teams so far. Whoever of England and Belgium tops the group will face the second-ranked team from Group H, with the victor of the latter group to play the runner-up.

Colombia's Cuadrado warns of Senegal threat ahead of Group H finale

June 28, 2018

Good afternoon and welcome to coverage of the Group H decider between Senegal and Colombia from sweltering Samara where Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Seventh Symphony, AKA Leningrad, which became so significant during the siege and as the theme for resistance to Operation Barbarossa.

Japan focus on winning not drawing against Poland, says captain Hasebe

June 28, 2018

Smiles were plastered on their faces, and on the faces of the many soccer fans who caught the video on Twitter and relished in their joy. But Japan stunned 10-man Colombia and Nishino revealed that some of his players had wanted to settle for a draw after 45 minutes with the scores locked at 1-1.

Ozil In Verbal Spat With Angry Fans As Germany Exit WC

June 28, 2018

Like Neuer, Thomas Muller broke through the ranks in Germany's national team at World Cup 2010, although the Bayern Munich forward was benched for the crunch clash with South Korea, and the 28-year-old admitted the squad were embarrassed by their displays.

Germany Fails To Advance Out Of Group Stage For First Time

June 28, 2018

However, they were unable to break through the Asian side's defense and would eventually concede in the 90th minute to a Kim Young-gwon strike. It is the first time since 1938 that Germany has not advanced out of the group stage of World Cup play.

Germany coach Loew refuses to criticise Ozil after World Cup shock

June 28, 2018

Reus is quoted as saying by the Daily Star : "It just shows that Mesut, despite not playing, is with the team, and is there for us. We're not going through but we did beat Germany so we see a bit of hope". Minutes later, Germany's humiliation was completed with a touch of farce. Perhaps it was not such a surprise, though, as it continues a recent trend - or curse - with nations that have won the World Cup.

Joachim Low to consider position after Germany's 'deserved' exit

June 28, 2018

It happened to other nations before. Thomas Muller and Mesut Ozil were by far the most popular players, going by the number of replica shirts bearing their names, but Toni Kroos, Joshua Kimmich and Jonas Hector had their fans. The win secured Brazil's spot atop Group E, with Switzerland joining them in the knockout round. Another loss for South Korea after this match was the injury of captain Ki Sung-yueng, who has been controlling the team's midfield.

Why England and Belgium both want to lose tomorrow's Group G matchup

June 28, 2018

The players on the fringe of the squad could use this rare opportunity to impress their manager and put their hands up for selection in the latter stages of the tournament. Others - perhaps with more hands-on experience in such matters - placed greater emphasis on maintaining momentum. The Three Lions are now leading Group G ahead of Belgium by virtue of fair play points , but that could change depending on the outcome of their match against the Red Devils on Thursday.

Sweden finish as Group F leaders following 3-0 victory over Mexico

June 28, 2018

Social media quickly filled up with memes and posts praising South Korea for its victory and thanking the team for helping secure Mexico's passage through to the next round of the World Cup . Sweden wins Group F and will face Switzerland in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. After Granqvist's penalty kick, Sweden took total control. Sweden only made it to Russian Federation by beating Italy in the play-offs, but were worthy winners at the Yekaterinburg Arena, condemning Mexico's large ...

Celtics Have Reportedly Made Another Trade Offer For Kawhi Leonard

June 28, 2018

The defensive stalwart recently requested for a trade from the San Antonio Spurs . According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski , Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst, the "pressure is mounting" for the Lakers to pull off a trade with the San Antonio Spurs for All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard .

India Vs Ireland today's match | India cricket match

June 28, 2018

India or England could reach the top spot if Zimbabwe are able to pull off a couple of upsets in the Tri-Series and depending on other results, Australia and Pakistan could be restricted to below those numbers. The dress rehearsal before the England series which will see India take on England in all three formats of the game; the two T20 internationals against Ireland are the lull before the storm.

Korean players thought Germany win was enough to go through

June 28, 2018

Mexico discover their last-16 opponents tonight - and it could be Brazil, who now sit top of Group E. "We beat the world champions, that's not so easy", said Luis Padilla, 29, a cafe owner in Mexico City, voicing cautious optimism that the team would continue bringing happiness to the fans back home.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

June 28, 2018

Both teams are already through to the knockout stages, with the victor of their clash progressing as group winners. "We want to win the game, that would mean we would top the group, and we play who we play in the next round", Southgate added.

Lakers Racing to Acquire Kawhi Before LeBron Decides on Option

June 28, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs have no shortage of suitors if they are going to trade Kawhi Leonard this summer. In the reporting, Deveney cites a league executive saying that "he expects James to sign with the Lakers , even before the team remakes its roster" even in the midst of buzz that James is communicating with other top-tier players about a partnership.

Body found in beer cooler at Atlanta Braves’ ballpark hours before game

June 28, 2018

Detectives would not release late Tuesday evening if they thought it was an accident or if there were signs of foul play, citing it was too early in the investigation. Delaware North Sportservice, which manages food and beverage service at SunTrust Park, also sent a statement to the Journal-Constitution acknowledging Keeling's contribution to the industry.

Serbia v Brazil 27 June 2018

June 28, 2018

Philippe Coutinho skips out of the tackle from Nemanja Matic during Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia . Tite, the Brazil coach, opted to field the same XI who started in the win against Costa Rica while Serbia , needing three points, made three changes, bringing in Antonio Rukavina, Milos Veljkovic and Adem Ljajic for Branislav Ivanovic, Dusko Tovic and Luka Milivojevic.

Serbia to face the might of Brazil in Group E match

June 28, 2018

However, after 36 minutes a superb lofted pass from just inside his own half by the outstanding Philippe Coutinho sent Paulinho clear and he stretched high to toe the ball over goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic and ease the pressure. "We respect their status as favourites to win but they have some weaknesses and we will try to exploit them". No one would be surprised if they beat the Balkan team and they only need to gain one point to guarantee a place in the knockout stage.

Fundraiser started for Shaqiri, Xhaka fines

June 27, 2018

The pair, who are ethnic Albanians and of Kosovan heritage, celebrated their strikes with a gesture which appeared to imitate the double-headed eagle displayed on Albania's flag. Behrami said he and other team leaders talked with their teammates in the aftermath of Friday's victory against Serbia, during which Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri made a two-headed eagle gesture as part of their goal celebrations.

Hector Cuper leaves Egypt after failure in Russian Federation

June 27, 2018

Fans will point to the injury sustained by star man Mohamed Salah in the build-up to the tournament. We've already had two meetings [with the Egyptian Football Association] about a new contract and we are to hold one more [meeting]. Liverpool winger Salah injured his shoulder in the Champions League final last month and faced a race against time to be fit for the tournament.

Casey takes lead at Travelers

June 27, 2018

Watson is in the midst of a resurgent season, one that already included a third victory at one of his favorite haunts in Riviera Country Club. Needing to catch up to Watson and running out of holes, he sailed his shot over the 16th green for a bogey and sliced his drive on No.

Djokovic plays down Wimbledon chances despite return to form

June 27, 2018

But he did break, courtesy of a deep forehand that Chardy could only send limply back into the net, in the ninth game and duly held to clinch a victory that moved Djokovic a win away from a first title since July 2017 as he bids to return to his best after well-documented struggles with form and fitness.

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