England hailed as heroes after World Cup heartache
Gareth Southgate’s England team were hailed as heroes by British media, who acclaimed their achievement rather than dwelled on disappointment after their heart-breaking World Cup exit on Wednesday.
Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final
It was no surprise that Croatia cavorted on the pitch in celebration with fans and family long after beating England in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday night, but a wiser head might have ushered them quietly to ice bath and bed.
France out to rectify Euro 2016 mistakes in World Cup final: Pogba
France are determined not to make the same mistakes they did two years ago in losing the Euro 2016 final when they take on Croatia for the biggest prize in football, midfielder Paul Pogba said on Thursday.
Despite progress, much work remains for Southgate and England
England’s first run to the World Cup semi-finals in 28 years represented real progress and provided cheer to their long-suffering supporters, but there remain clear shortcomings for manager Gareth Southgate to address when the emotion fades.
Croatia defender Vida apologizes for Ukraine comments
Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologized after his team’s World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia’s neighbor and adversary Ukraine.
Major League Baseball roundup: Indians, Rockies both score 19 runs
Jose Ramirez slammed two home runs and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians took out their frustrations on the visiting Reds, crushing Cincinnati 19-4 on Wednesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Major League Baseball notebook: Cubs activate Bryant, start him vs. Giants
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant returned to the lineup Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants.
NFL notebook: McCoy reportedly hires defense attorney amid investigation
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has hired a defense attorney as an investigation continues into a home invasion that resulted in the alleged assault of his ex-girlfriend.
NBA signings: Dwight Howard finally lands in Washington
Dwight Howard officially signed with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
NBA’s Silver sees win-win in bidding war for Fox
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he expected the league to benefit from a battle between Comcast Corp and Walt Disney Co. for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc , regardless of which suitor pulls ahead.
