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Beauden Barrett and Fifita in doubt for third test
Hansen said he was pleased with the world champions' four-tries-to-one victory, which clinched the three-match series with a game to spare, but riled by the French misfortune. But they battled bravely, claiming 70 percent of possession in the second half of what was a messy, error-riddled game. Coach Jacques Brunel said Fall was the victim of unfortunate timing when he clattered into the legs ... [Full Article...]
Luka Doncic: "It was the best season of my career"
From Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN . The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly made point guard Dennis Schroder available in trade talks leading up to the 2018 National Basketball Association draft, according to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated . [Full Article...]
Spain legend wants Iran win, and trophy, on World Cup swansong
After the opener in Brazil had been a similarily unattractive event, a tiresome goalless draw against Nigeria, Team Melli's display versus the South American giants had differed a lot, with Iran creating much more chances than anyone would have expected. [Full Article...]
‘Don’t blame Messi’, pleads Argentina boss Sampaoli
The Barcelona star turns 31-years-old on Sunday, which means this World Cup could be his last chance. Argentina need to beat Croatia to clear its path from the three-game group stage to the knockout round of 16. "With Leo, Argentina have only lost three or four games". In the end, needed his sublime hat-trick in the final qualifier against Ecuador last October to seal their place in the fi... [Full Article...]
Federation Internationale de Football Association opens disciplinary as Mexican fans' abusive chants hit sour note again
Germany were in control until Hirving Lozano slotted the ball past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 35th minute, . giving the Tri-colors the lead. Mexican fans gather to celebrate Mexico's victory against Germany during the 2018 World Cup , in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on June 17, 2018. [Full Article...]
India to play West Indies in July 2019
The rest of the nine nations will collect points under a yet-to-be-finalised methodology from each Test they play until mid-2021 after which the two top-ranked teams will play-off for the Championship title at a venue, rumoured to be the Lord's cricket ground, to be announced. [Full Article...]
Pete Cowen defends Phil Mickelson's U.S.Open antics
That Mickelson himself didn't offer to withdraw was a disgrace and his behaviour in the final round, raising his arms in mock
triumph after holing a putt on the 13th green on this occasion, was one of the most disgusting acts the game has ever witnessed. [Full Article...]
Japan & Senegal sweeping all before them
Probably still on a high following a historic victory, they chose to clean up after themselves in the stadium. In the World Cup, Japan became the first Asian team to win against a South American opponent by beating Colombia 2 to 1. Japan has also been getting in on the action and scoured the stadium, row by row, to ensure the Mordovia Arena in Saransk was clean . "Senegal achieved a historic... [Full Article...]