French superfan hails Russia’s World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is French superfan Clement Tomaszewski’s eighth World Cup; he thinks it’s the best yet in terms of welcomes. But it may also be his last.
Stunning Quaresma goal gives Portugal halftime lead
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Portugal forward Ricardo Quaresma scored a stunning goal to give the European champions, needing a draw to make sure of qualifying for the last 16, a 1-0 lead over a defiant, well-organized Iran in their World Cup Group B ma…
Motor racing – Volkswagen electric car sets Pikes Peak record
(Reuters) – Volkswagen has shown off the sporty side of its electric technology by setting an all-time record in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.
Spain levels with Morocco at halftime
KALININGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – Spain were drawing 1-1 with Morocco at halftime in their final World Cup Group B match on Monday.
Uruguay exposes Russian bear as mere toothless teddy
VATUTINKI, Russia (Reuters) – Hosts Russia and their expectant fans were given a brutal reality check on Monday when Uruguay exposed the weaknesses in the side that had been papered over in the uplifting victories over weak Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Wo…
CBS expands NFL streaming rights to include mobile devices
(Reuters) – CBS Corp on Monday expanded its streaming agreement with National Football League to include mobile devices and extended the rights through the 2022 season, the media company said.
Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return
EASTBOURNE, Engkand (Reuters) – Andy Murray claimed his first win since returning from a hip injury as he trounced fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka 6-1 6-3 in the first round of the Eastbourne championships on Monday.
Saudis add to Salah’s misery, beat Egypt 2-1 in World Cup farewell
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from the tournament on Monday, adding to the misery of Egypt’s prolific striker Mohamed Salah and giving the Saudis their first victory at a …
No mercy for misfiring Messi, says Nigeria coach
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.
Swiss players escape bans over goal celebrations
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Switzerland goalscorers Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri were fined and warned but escaped bans over their goal celebrations during their politically-charged 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia, FIFA said on Monday.
