Romero tells Argentines to savor the moment
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero told his compatriots to “enjoy the moment” after saving two penalties in the semi-final shootout win over the Netherlands on Wednesday to send his country into their first World Cup final since 1…
Romero the hero as Argentina edge Dutch in shootout
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Argentina’s launched himself left and right to save two penalties in a 4-2 shootout win over the Netherlands on Wednesday that sealed the South Americans’ first World Cup final appearance in 24 years.
Colombia offers Zuniga security after insults over Neymar
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s football federation will provide security measures for defender Camilo Zuniga over threats he has received for a foul that ended Brazilian forward Neymar’s World Cup, the ruling body said on Wednesday.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with forwards Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on eight-year contract extensions that run through the 2022-23 season, the team announced Wednesday.
Soccer-Argentina beat Dutch in shootout to reach final
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Argentina’s Sergio Romero saved two penalties in a 4-2 shootout win over the Netherlands to seal their first World Cup final place in 24 years after the first ever goalless semi-final at the end of extra time on Wednesday.
Soccer-Romero tells Argentines to savor the moment
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero told his compatriots to “enjoy the moment” after saving two penalties in the semi-final shootout win over the Netherlands on Wednesday to send his country into their first World Cup final since 1…
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson was suspended indefinitely again for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, the league announced Wednesday.
Coach Popovich agrees to contract extension with Spurs
(Reuters) – Gregg Popovich, one of only five coaches to have won at least five National Basketball Association (NBA) championships, has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, the team said on Wednesday.
Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalties – 2014 World Cup semi-final result
(Reuters) – Netherlands 0 Argentina 0 – 2014 World Cup semi-final result, after extra time.
Yankees’ Tanaka to have MRI on pitching arm
(Reuters) – New York Yankees rookie ace Masahiro Tanaka, who leads Major League Baseball in wins, has been put on the disabled list with tightness in his pitching elbow, the team said on Wednesday.
