Germany loss a warning for Spain ahead of Iran clash
KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Spain came through a tough World Cup opener against Portugal in impressive style as the aftershocks of the sacking of their coach were still reverberating and they will need to keep the pedal firmly to the floor when they meet…
High class leaderboard spares U.S. Golf Association’s blushes
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – The U.S. Open, won by Brooks Koepka on Sunday, regained much of its reputation as the toughest test in golf when it staged a exemplary championship for three-and-a-half days at Shinnecock Hills.
Report: Cavs in mix for Spurs’ Leonard
LeBron James can return to free agency by opting out of the final year of his contract in the next two weeks.
Boyata to replace injured Kompany for Belgium opener
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Dedryck Boyata will replace the injured Vincent Kompany at the heart of the Belgium defense for their Group G opener against Panama on Monday.
Sweden bury World Cup opening jinx to beat South Korea
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Sweden won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 with a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea, but they will need to find their shooting boots if they are to match their two other, trickier opponents …
FIFA opens homophobia case after alleged Mexican chants
MOSCOW (Reuters) – World soccer’s governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary procedure against Mexico after alleged homophobic chants by Mexican fans during their World Cup win over Germany on Sunday.
Japan quake adds to team’s worries ahead of Colombia opener
SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) – Japan has not had the best of preparations for the World Cup in Russia, and news of an earthquake back home added to their worries on Monday, while a false hotel alarm a day before their opener against Colombia did little to…
‘Minor setback’ can be good for Germany, says former captain Lahm
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm on Monday labeled his country’s shock defeat by Mexico as “a minor setback” that could help unite the players in their common goal to defend their World Cup title.
England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights in Russia
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – England fan Di Cunningham plans to fly the flag – quite literally – for gay rights in Russia on Monday night, where she will be cheering on the Three Lions’ in their World Cup opener against Tunisia.
Spain coach backs De Gea, tells critics to give him ‘time and oxygen’
KRASNODAR, Russia (Reuters) – Spain’s under-pressure goalkeeper David de Gea has the backing of coach Fernando Hierro, who said he will stick by him for his side’s next game against Iran on Wednesday despite his performance in the 3-3 draw with Portuga…
