How Andrej Kramaric secured victory from Scotland
Andrej Kramaric headed in a 70th-minute winner as Croatia fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over visitors Scotland in the Nations League on Saturday at the Maksimir Stadium. After a lethargic opening in which Croatia dominated possession, Scotland opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when defender Josip Sutalo’s botched […]
Koeman rues Van Dijk red card ahead of Germany showdown
BUDAPEST, – Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will not call up a replacement for suspended captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of a vital trip to Germany on Monday, but was left perplexed by the defender’s sending off in the 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary. Van Dijk received two yellow cards in three minutes late in […]
Undav double hands Germany 2-1 win over Bosnia to stay top
ZENICA, Bosnia, – Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group. The Germans, missing several players through injury, including Jamal Musiala, Niclas Fuellkrug and Aleksandar Pavlovic, were in control from the start […]
Chory double leads Czechs to 2-0 Nations League win over Albania
PRAGUE, – Tomas Chory scored in each half to lead the Czech Republic to a 2-0 win over visitors Albania in the Nations League on Friday, as the home side dominated after taking the lead inside three minutes. Slavia Prague striker Chory put the Czechs ahead when he latched onto a pass from Vaclav Cerny […]
Dumfries rescues point for Dutch in 1-1 draw with Hungary
BUDAPEST, – Denzel Dumfries headed a late equaliser for the Netherlands to rescue a point in a frustrating 1-1 Nations League Group A3 draw with Hungary in Budapest on Friday, where the visitors finished with 10 men after captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off. Hungary led in the 32nd minute when Tijjani Reijnders lost […]
Avalanche claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers
The Colorado Avalanche claimed veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Kahkonen, 28, played last season with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils, posting a 7-24-3 record, .898 save percentage and 3.64 goals-against average in 37 games (33 starts). The Jets, who signed him to a one-year, $1 […]
Last of ‘Big Four’, Djovokic battles on
SHANGHAI, – Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis’ “Big Four”, said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming. Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray were dubbed the “Big Four” during a […]
Salah helps Egypt to victory as Tunisia stunned by Comoros
CAPE TOWN, Mohamed Salah was on target to help Egypt maintain their 100%record in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a comfortable 2-0 home win over Mauritania, but Tunisia slipped to a shock 1-0 home defeat to Comoros in their fixture on Friday. Salah added to an opener from Trezeguet in Cairo as Egypt […]
Cavendish to bow out at Singapore Tour de France Criterium
British cyclist Mark Cavendish is set to compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in early November, according to the organisers of the race. Cavendish, 39, nicknamed the ‘Manx Missile’, amassed 165 victories, including a record 35 stage wins at the Tour de France, and has not competed since […]
Rafa Nadal’s retirement statement
The following is Rafa Nadal’s retirement statement in which the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on Thursday that he would end his career at the Davis Cup next month: “Hello everybody. I’m here to tell you that I’m retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that these last two years have been difficult, especially. I […]