France wary of Peru as they seek second Group C win
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – After struggling to beat Australia in their opening World Cup Group C game, France will not be relishing the challenge of facing Peru on Thursday as they have often struggled to make an impact against Latin American op…
Dimitrov sets up Djokovic clash at Queen’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Second seed Grigor Dimitrov survived a tough first-round workout against Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur at the Queen’s Club championships on Tuesday to set up a second-round clash with former world number one Novak Djokovic.
Japan sink 10-man Colombia in historic win for Asia
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Japan upset 10-man Colombia 2-1 in a dramatic match on Tuesday to become the first Asian side to beat South American opponents at the World Cup.
Neymar leaves training session with sore ankle
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.
Argentina’s Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Stung by his failure to score a penalty and avert a disappointing draw against Iceland, Argentina’s brilliant forward and captain Lionel Messi would love to make amends in their World Cup Group D match against Croati…
Cleveland Cavaliers overhaul coaching staff under Lue
Three assistant coaches are being replaced by the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason after the team let Jim Boylan and Phil Handy go this week.
Hoffman shipped to San Jose amidst harassment claim
Left winger Mike Hoffman was traded to the San Jose Sharks on the heels of allegations his fiancee harassed captain Erik Karlsson’s wife.
Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in another World Cup upset
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in their opening Group H match on Tuesday, the first time an Asian team has overcome a South American one at the World Cup.
Dimitrov wins tough opener at Queen’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Second seed Grigor Dimitrov survived a tough first-round workout against Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur at the Queen’s Club championships on Tuesday to set up a possible second-round clash with former world number one Novak Djokovic.
Every match is like a final for us now, says Germany captain Neuer
VATUTINKI, Russia (Reuters) – Germany must win their next two World Cup matches against Sweden and South Korea but that will require a total change in attitude and not an overhaul of the line-up, Germany captain Manuel Neuer said on Tuesday.
