Croatia were lions, says scorer Mandzukic
Croatia played like lions to beat England and reach the World Cup final on Wednesday, striker Mario Mandzukic said after scoring the winning goal, while coach Zlatko Dalic described the performance as fantasy.
Cross-country skiing-U.S. skier Randall diagnosed with breast cancer
Kikkan Randall, who this year helped the United States win their first Olympic cross-country skiing title, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the American said on Wednesday.
Isner beats Raonic to reach first Grand Slam semi-final
American John Isner reached his first Grand Slam semi-final as he beat Canadian Milos Raonic 6-7(5) 7-6(7) 6-4 6-3 in a clash of the giants at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Croatia and England go to extra time
Croatia and England were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday after Croatia’s Ivan Perisic scored in the 68th minute to cancel out Kieran Trippier’s early free kick.
Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro in quarter-finals
It was a case of down but definitely not out as a Rafael Nadal kept picking himself off a slippery and dusty Centre Court surface to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a pulsating 7-5 6-7(7) 4-6 6-4 6-4 over Juan Martin del Potro.
Anderson proved right as it turns out to be his day
Kevin Anderson ended Roger Federer’s streak of service game holds at Wimbledon on 85, then halted his 34-set roll at the All England Club, but the South African was not content with that.
Croatia and England go to extra time
Croatia and England were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday after Croatia’s Ivan Perisic scored in the 68th minute to cancel out Kieran Trippier’s early free kick.
FIFA to take legal action against pirated sports channel
Soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Wednesday it has engaged legal counsel to take action in Saudi Arabia against television channel beoutQ, which is widely available in the kingdom, for continuing to illegally broadcast the 2018 World Cup.
Spectators boo Croatia’s Vida at World Cup semi-final
Spectators at Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final in the Russian capital booed and whistled Croatia defender Domagoj Vida, who had spoken out in support of Russia’s neighbor and adversary Ukraine.
Ex-Louisville players sue NCAA over stripped 2013 title
The NCAA is being sued by a group of former Louisville basketball players over its decision to vacate the national championship won by the Cardinals in 2013.
