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The permutations and predictions for the final World Cup group matches
If Portugal beats Iran , then Spain is through no matter what. Both on six points, they have identical goal totals so a draw would mean top spot going to the best-behaved team. If they both lose then it will be the second and third places potentially decided by the same process. A draw would also send them through, though winning the group would depend on Switzerland's result against Cost... [Full Article...]
Meghan and Harry to join Queen at Royal Ascot
I definitely was very nervous today as I know she is a great filly. Veracious and Aim Of Artemis led the field into the home straight, but Alpha Centauri soon loomed up ominously. As the Queen passed by the duchess was seen curtseying and to aid her balance she held onto the hand of her daughter Princess Beatrice, next to them doffing his top hat was Andrew. [Full Article...]
FIFA open disciplinary proceedings against Stefan Lichtsteiner after celebrations against Serbia
Each had scored in Switzerland's 2-1 victory over Serbia, whose crackdown on the Albanian population was ended by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation intervention in 1999. However, a tense back-and-forth game saw Xhaka level the game in the second half and Shaqiri win it with a 90th-minute goal. The statement further read: "In relation to the same match, disciplinary proceedings have been opened ... [Full Article...]
Argentina rebels against manager Sampaoli
In any other context, the gesture would have gone unnoticed: Lionel Messi received birthday greetings from Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli . "We took some great steps in the right direction and we should continue the way we performed in the second half against Iceland". [Full Article...]
New York Mets face Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers hit a game-breaking grand slam for the second straight game Saturday, when Matt Kemp's pinch-hit blast off Robert Gsellman in the eighth inning provided insurance and then some in an 8-3 win. The lefty ace had been sidelined since June 1 with a lower back strain. "It was tough tonight", said Brandon Nimmo , who had three hits for NY. Kershaw was electric in the first inning, f... [Full Article...]
Chelsea strike gentlemen's agreement with Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea have "struck a gentleman's agreement" with Maurizio Sarri for him to become their new manager, according to reports from Italy. The Stamford Bridge outfit is reportedly lining up the 59-year-old as a replacement for Antonio Conte . [Full Article...]
Borna Coric claims shock victory against Roger Federer in Halle
Victory for the 21-year-old sees the Croatian secure only the second title of his career as he prevented Federer from capturing a record-extending 10th Halle victory. I had more chances throughout the set, I had chances at 6-4 I think in the breaker and I just feel that somehow I should try to win it or should have won it. [Full Article...]
Sweden's Durmaz faces online racial abuse after World Cup loss
Germany, who are tied with Sweden on points and goal difference, will play South Korea in the final round. "We still have an excellent opportunity to qualify, " Andersson said. Sweden substitute Pontus Jansson said he had lost his temper with the Germans but accepted they had ultimately regretted their actions. "You can celebrate with your own fans. [Full Article...]