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Spain, Portugal, VAR, Morocco, Iran, Limbs Everywhere, Football Is Broken, Twitter Reacts
As hard as its World Cup has been, Spain can nearly count itself lucky. It's meant to catch the fouls that are missed in the fast action of real time. Though they were the better side in their opener, they drew 3-3 with Portugal because of an early penalty, an uncharacteristic flub by all-world keeper David De Gea and an incredible free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo to knot things up late. [Full Article...]
Larson claims pole at Sonoma
He finished 26th last year after that impressive start, but Larson sounds more confident about his Chip Ganassi Racing car's ability to maintain strong form this year. The 37-year-old is one who enjoys switching to road courses - as opposed to the usual steady diet of ovals - and hopes it can help vault him closer to Busch and Harvick in the points standings. [Full Article...]
World Cup breaks penalty record with help of VAR
Federation Internationale de Football Association then examines the results between the teams. Russia: Qualified. Will top the group if they avoid defeat against Uruguay . This group is paired with group B, so the victor meets second and vice-versa. Nigeria will advance with a win over Argentina . A draw against Argentina will be enough for Nigeria , provided that Iceland don't beat... [Full Article...]
Australia eye win to reach Round of 16
Australia played France tight in its opener, but succumbed to a 2-1 loss before tying Denmark 1-1. Of course Aaron Mooy , 27, is probably the best player on the team, and captain Mile Jedinak-scorer of two penalties in Russian Federation and Australia's only goals of the tournament-is essential, but this is the future of Australian football. [Full Article...]
Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski had CTE, parents say
The morning he killed himself, his parents say, Tyler had been last seen dropping off a teammate at class in the morning. "I don't think so", Kym Hilinski said in a Sports Illustrated documentary about Tyler's life. Since his death, the family started Hilinski's Hope , an organization that promotes awareness and education of mental health and wellness for student athletes. [Full Article...]
Iago Aspas Rescues Precious Point For Slack Spain Against Morocco (Photos & Video)
Both matches will be streaming on TSN.ca. And, thus, it will be hosts Russian Federation for La Roja in the last 16 while the Portuguese take on the Uruguayans. Though Spain pressed high at the start of the match, Herve Renard's side - captained by Mbarek Boussoufa - did not give an inch. In the other match in Group A, Saudi Arabia beat Mohamed Salah's Egypt 2-1 in a match-up of two el... [Full Article...]
Australia have own concerns with Peru, not thinking about France
It was a no-brainer. "They've witnessed every sacrifice and everything that I've had to go through. They don't want to go home empty handed". I guess it's good for the bank account. Asked about France amid speculation Didier Deschamps could rotate heavily, Van Marwijk - reluctant to discuss his starting XI amid calls for Tim Cahill and Daniel Arazani to start - replied: "France are proud". [Full Article...]
Nigeria hoping to end Messi and Argentina’s misery
Blessed with a formidable attack of Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi , it was an unlikely hero who bagged Argentina's solitary goal in this encounter. The 38-year-old Cahill was curiously left on the bench against France and Denmark, and Van Marwijk has been heavily criticised Down Under. Ahmed Musa was the hero in the victory over Iceland with a well-taken brace and he is exp... [Full Article...]