Dolgopolov joins Wimbledon withdrawal list
LONDON (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov became the latest player to withdraw from Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a wrist injury.
All change for Denmark as it promises to attack against Croatia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Denmark will change their approach and offer more in attack as they bid to get past Croatia at the World Cup, coach Age Hareide promised on the eve of Sunday’s second round match.
Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Belgium go into Monday’s World Cup last 16 match against Japan full of confidence but wary that relying on individual talent against similarly well-organized but less fancied teams has cost them dear in the past.
Harry the oracle otter predicts Spain victory over Russia
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Spain will beat Russia in Sunday’s World Cup last 16 match in Moscow — at least if you believe Harry, the so-called ‘oracle’ otter in Sochi who has so far correctly forecast the hosts’ two victories and one defeat at the tour…
Help or hindrance? Neymar’s Brazil form under scrutiny
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Criticized for being selfish, profligate and over-dramatic, Neymar has struggled to such an extent at this World Cup that another flop in the knockout stage, starting against Mexico on Monday, might have terminal consequences…
Di Maria stunner leaves Argentina level with France at halftime
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Angel Di Maria unleashed a stunning long-range strike in the 41st minute to draw Argentina level at 1-1 against France at halftime of their round of 16 World Cup clash on Saturday.
England’s Alli backs Kane to get better of Spurs team mate Sanchez
REPINO, Russia (Reuters) – England midfielder Dele Alli is backing striker Harry Kane to get the better of their Tottenham Hotspur team mate Davinson Sanchez in the last 16 clash against Colombia on Tuesday.
Argentina drops Higuain, France reverts to team that beat Peru
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli sprung a surprise when he dropped striker Gonzalo Higuain and replaced him with midfielder Cristian Pavon for the blockbuster World Cup round of 16 clash against France on Saturday.
Wozniacki edges past Sabalenka in Eastbourne final
EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) – Top seed Caroline Wozniacki got the perfect boost for Wimbledon as she beat Belarussian upstart Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6(5) to claim the Eastbourne grasscourt title on Saturday.
Free-scoring Belgium targets 16 goals to get free TVs
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Belgium scored nine goals in their three World Cup group games, more than any other country, and forward Dries Mertens said on Saturday he was motivated by more than just winning the trophy.
