Argentina seek great escape via rejuvenated Nigeria
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Lying a humiliating last in a group they were expected to win, Argentina must beat Nigeria on Tuesday to have any chance of progressing and keeping alive captain Lionel Messi’s dream of winning a first World Cup.
England routs Panama 6-1 with Kane hat-trick
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – England’s young and free-flowing team banished the ghost of past national failures with a record 6-1 thrashing of Panama on Sunday that included a hat-trick by Harry Kane and eased them into the last 16.
Federer loses No.1 spot as Coric stuns him in Halle final
(Reuters) – Borna Coric ended Roger Federer’s 20-match winning streak on grass, beating him 7-6(6) 3-6 6-2 in the Halle Open final on Sunday while also bringing to a halt the Swiss maestro’s reign as world number one.
England, heading for last 16, crushing Panama 5-0
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – England were set for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they romped to a 5-0 lead at half-time, with two goals each from defender John Stones and Harry Kane, in their Group G match on Sunday.
Major League Baseball roundup: Kemp’s grand slam pushes Dodgers past Mets
Matt Kemp’s pinch-hit grand slam blew the game open and capped a five-run eighth inning Saturday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who routed the New York Mets 8-3 at Citi Field.
Former tennis champion Becker says diplomatic passport is real
LONDON (Reuters) – Former tennis champion Boris Becker said on Sunday he has a genuine diplomatic passport from the Central African Republic after the country’s foreign minister called it a fake.
England keep Sterling against unchanged Panama
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – England coach Gareth Southgate kept faith with Raheem Sterling up front alongside captain Harry Kane in his starting lineup for Sunday’s Group G clash with Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
‘Fearless’ Mexico looking beyond last 16
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – Mexico captain Andres Guardado said his side have become fearless after following up their hugely impressive win over world champions Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a huge leap towards topping G…
Euphoric Germany to make more changes against South Korea
MOSCOW (Reuters) – World champions Germany’s last-gasp victory over Sweden on Saturday unleashed a wave of euphoria among players and coaching staff but head coach Joachim Loew said changes would be needed for their final Group F game against South Kor…
Soccer: Euphoric Germany to make more changes against South Korea
MOSCOW (Reuters) – World champions Germany’s last-gasp victory over Sweden on Saturday unleashed a wave of euphoria among players and coaching staff but head coach Joachim Loew said changes would be needed for their final Group F game against South Kor…
