Netherlands vs Argentina semi-final goes into extra time
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The World Cup semi-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina on Wednesday went into extra time with the teams level at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Blackhawks sign Toews, Kane to lucrative contract extensions
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to lucrative eight-year contract extensions with high-scoring forwards Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
Argentina, Dutch level at 0-0 at halftime in semi
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Argentina and the Netherlands were level at 0-0 at halftime in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday with Lionel Messi’s side having most of the play and creating the best chances.
Froome out, Nibali in command after Tour mayhem
ARENBERG PORTE DU HAINAUT France (Reuters) – Chaos and carnage rained down on the Tour de France on Wednesday as defending champion Chris Froome crashed out of the race on stage five and Italian Vincenzo Nibali seized control.
De Jong, Van Persie start for Netherlands
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong was named in the starting line-up to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, completing a remarkable recovery after straining his groin muscle in the last-16 game against Mexic…
Defending champion Froome abandons Tour after crash
ARENBERG PORTE DU HAINAUT France (Reuters) – Chris Froome’s attempt to win a second successive Tour de France ended in bitter disappointment after less than a week of the race on Wednesday when he crashed out on stage five.
Netherlands vs Argentina
(Reuters) – Teams for Wednesday’s 2014 World Cup semi-final match between Netherlands and Argentina at the Corinthians arena, Sao Paulo.
Nibali keeps a cool head after shining on cobbles
ARENBERG PORTE DU HAINAUT France (Reuters) – Yellow jersey holder Vincenzo Nibali smashed his rivals on the cobbles on Wednesday, but the Italian climber knows the Tour de France is still full of traps.
Argentina, Netherlands set for battle, Brazil wonders what happened
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Argentina and the Netherlands were getting ready to play on Wednesday for the right to join Germany in the World Cup final as the inquisition into Brazil’s humiliating exit gathered pace.
Nigeria suspended by FIFA over government interference
Nigeria was suspended from international football on Wednesday because of government interference, FIFA said in a statement.
