It’s coming home: Media celebrate England’s World Cup semi-final spot
England have their best chance in decades to lift the World Cup, having fallen short in the semi-finals in 1990, and the nation’s media are getting into a frenzy.
Hierro cuts ties with Spanish federation after World Cup exit
Spain’s interim coach Fernando Hierro has cut his ties with the Spanish Football Federation following the team’s disastrous exit from the World Cup last week, the organization said on Sunday.
Old-style lawns would have snagged Rafa: Laver
Australian great Rod Laver was as impressed as anyone while watching Rafael Nadal tear into the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday to stay on track for a third title.
Jones snatches 1st Cup win in crash-filled race at Daytona
Erik Jones made a mad dash to the finish on another restart to snatch the title in a crash-filled Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Fearless France ready to show Belgium’s Henry he picked wrong side
France will go into their World Cup semi-final against neighbors Belgium with a “hunger to win” and a desire to show their 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry that he picked the wrong side, forward Olivier Giroud said on Sunday.
Major League Baseball roundup: Nats’ Reynolds drives in 10
Mark Reynolds went 5-for-5 with two homers and tied a team record with 10 RBIs as the Washington Nationals defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 18-4 on Saturday.
Croatia searches for missing sparks ahead of England clash
They have experience, bags of talent and there is no questioning their fighting spirit yet there is something still strangely lacking in the Croatia team which has reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history.
Croatia search for missing sparks ahead of England clash
They have experience, bags of talent and there is no questioning their fighting spirit yet there is something still strangely lacking in the Croatia team which has reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history.
Russia can keep on partying after fine World Cup run
Despite the pre-World Cup barbs and snipes regarding Russia’s quality and the politically-charged commentary related to the hosts, they bowed out in style, having exceeded expectations and injected the tournament with a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
Swedes stumble against England but leave Russia rejuvenated
Sweden’s gritty performances in Russia that ended with a 2-0 defeat to England in their quarter-final indicate a bright, if not very entertaining, future for Janne Andersson’s side.
