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Xhaka and Shaqiri fined for eagle celebrations
Serbia escalated the dispute by questioning not just Brych's performance, but the fact that he was appointed to handle the match at all. "It may be annoying but we have to accept it", Gillieron said of the case. Meanwhile, the Serbian papers also slammed what they labelled "shameful provocation" by Shaqiri and Xhaka. "We are wondering why Serbia is the only team in the World Cup where the m... [Full Article...]
The Simpsons has ‘predicted’ this year’s World Cup final match
The Simpsons have accurately predicted a number of future events throughout the show's almost three decade run, including Donald Trump's presidency , Twentieth Century Fox becoming a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Co. "This match will determine once and for all which nation is the greatest on Earth: Mexico or Portugal", the announcer says. The animated TV show showed the two teams facing each... [Full Article...]
Sweden reach last 16 with win over Mexico
South Korea's first goal in injury time was initially disallowed for offside but that decision was overturned after a video review - meaning Mexico would advance to the knockout stage with Sweden despite the heavy loss. It was a rollercoaster of emotions for Mexico who started nervously with Jesus Gallardo booked after just 10 seconds for climbing on Ola Toivonen . [Full Article...]
Oscar Robertson Asks 'Where Are The White Athletes' When Injustices Are Happening?
Robertson, "The Big O", was honored with the league's lifetime achievement award at the NBA Awards banquet Monday night in California. It's all around you. Numerous athletes who have spoken out most against racial and social injustice are black. "I think that as people evolve, and things are changing so much in the world with social media and whatnot, these people are young people who have f... [Full Article...]
Lakers Receiving Pressure To Trade For Kawhi Leonard
The Lakers could have to surrender a combination of former first-round picks - from Ingram, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart - and future first-round picks and perhaps restricted free agent Julius Randle in a sign-and-trade agreement. But PG13's upcoming free agency is more than about just him. If the Spurs do, in fact, trade Leonard - expect his All-Star running mate with the Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge, ... [Full Article...]
Andre Carrillo scores superb opener as Peru down Australia
We have to decide how we are going to approach these tournaments and we can say it was gallant and we had chances and we did, but it wasn't until the 75th minute that we made a decision to go and do something and we started to press them ( Peru ) in their half", Foster said. [Full Article...]
Japan’s Hataoka, 19, wins first LPGA event in Arkansas
Hataoka won twice late a year ago on the Japan LPGA and has finished in the top 10 in five of her last six LPGA Tour stars, including a playoff loss last month in the Kingsmill Championship. While Nasa's composure and downright dominance down the stretch in Arkansas came as a surprise, her game had been trending toward the winner's circle for several months. [Full Article...]
Naby Keita arrives in Liverpool as midfielder following switch from RB Leipzig
Keita's official arrival is nearly here, and the midfielder is already in Merseyside ahead of his move, with the Liverpool Echo reporting he could make his pre-season friendly debut on July 7. "I chose Liverpool because it is a team I watched often - and I also spoke a lot about it with Sadio [Mane]". Emre Can has left Anfield to join Italian champions Juventus, though, and Keita said conversa... [Full Article...]