Cavs GM optimistic after talks with Team LeBron
Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman senses positive momentum as Cleveland prepares to pitch LeBron James on sticking around.
Korea hoping Son will shine again against Mexico
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has described his side’s forward Son Heung-min as the best Asian player around and hopes he will finally be unleashed in Saturday’s crucial World Cup game against Mexico after being stif…
Russia’s Messi, a puma – star in his own right
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Barely 20 months ago a Russian couple were oblivious of the basic rules of soccer. Now they are ardent fans and the transformation can only be attributed to Messi — not Argentina’s World Cup captain but a pet puma.
Tunisia to attack Belgium, under pressure for Arab pride
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Tunisia need a win against Belgium on Saturday and aim to use their speed to get behind the defense as they try to salvage a World Cup campaign after defeat by England, said coach Nabil Maaloul.
Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy
MOSCOW (Reuters) – As Brazil forward Neymar broke down and wept uncontrollably on the pitch at the end of his team’s hard-fought 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday, it was hard not to be moved by his reaction.
Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Colombia head into their World Cup clash against Poland in Group H on Sunday under pressure to get a result and with their preparations overshadowed by a police investigation into death threats made to midfielder Carlos Sanche…
Coutinho, Neymar strike late to guide Brazil past Costa Rica
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) – Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar gave Brazil their first win of the World Cup in thrilling fashion against Costa Rica in St. Petersburg on Friday and sent the Central Americans crashing out of the tournament.
Confident Japan keen to flaunt attack against Senegal
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Japan will look to further explore their attacking potential when they face Senegal in a battle of the surprise contenders to advance to the knockout stage from Group H on Sunday.
Murray takes wildcard into Eastbourne
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray will play at next week’s Eastbourne grasscourt championships in a bid to prove his fitness for Wimbledon.
Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle
(Reuters) – World number one Roger Federer was tested once again in Halle but did enough to overpower Australian Matthew Ebden 7-6(2) 7-5 in the quarter-finals on Friday.
