NBA notebook: Cavs reportedly open to trading Love
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is on the trading block, according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic.
Golf: Simpson leads Greenbrier after flirting with 59
Webb Simpson came close to shooting only the 10th sub-60 round on the PGA Tour with an electrifying display during Thursday’s opening round at The Greenbrier before he ran out of steam over the closing holes.
Golf: Simpson leads Greenbrier after flirting with 59
(Reuters) – Webb Simpson came close to shooting only the 10th sub-60 round on the PGA Tour with an electrifying display during Thursday’s opening round at The Greenbrier before he ran out of steam over the closing holes.
England can’t underestimate Sweden, says Stones
England take on Sweden in Samara on Saturday with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake, and while some may be surprised to see the Scandinavians in the last eight, defender John Stones says they cannot be underestimated.
England striker Vardy doubtful for Sweden tie: Southgate
England forward Jamie Vardy is “looking doubtful” for the World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday after suffering a groin strain having come on as a late substitute in the last-16 win over Colombia, manager Gareth Southgate has said.
Bending it like Beckham, Trippier is England’s ‘secret weapon’
When Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad was announced, plenty of observers wondered how the team would be able to compensate for the absence of a genuine creative midfielder.
Tite backs under-fire Neymar, expects ‘beautiful’ Belgium clash
Brazil coach Tite has defended Neymar from criticism over his histrionics on the pitch and said he was just happy to have the team’s talisman playing “at his best” ahead of Friday’s quarter-final against Belgium.
Belgium ‘as ready as it will ever be’ for Brazil: Martinez
Roberto Martinez believes his Belgium side are as ready as they’ll ever be to face one of the toughest challenges in football – a World Cup knockout match against mighty Brazil.
Brazil’s Danilo ruled out of World Cup with ankle problem
Brazil right back Danilo has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering ankle ligament damage in training on the eve of Friday’s quarter-final against Belgium, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement.
Russia and Croatia look to emulate group stage mindset
Croatia and Russia did just about enough to emerge successful from their respective round of 16 matches but will need to replicate their group stage form and attacking mindset when they clash in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-finals in Sochi.
