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Soccer-Scotland set for four changes against England
By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - England look set to be unchanged for their Euro 2020 clash with Scotland on Friday but visiting coach Steve Clarke is expected to make four changes in response to ...
Jun 18, 2021
Soccer-Dominating ball fundamental weapon against Germany, says Santos
MUNICH (Reuters) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos has urged his side to starve Germany of the ball as they target a second consecutive win in Euro 2020 in Saturday's blockbuster Group F game. Portugal...
Jun 18, 2021
Soccer-Hazard, De Bruyne, Witsel to all start Belgium’s next Euro game
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Captain Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel will all start Belgium's next European Championship match against Finland in St Petersburg on Monday, coach Roberto Martinez s...
Jun 18, 2021
Soccer-Eriksen discharged after successful operation for heart-starter implant
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following a successful operation, days after he collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener, t...
Jun 18, 2021
Cycling-Ineos chief Brailsford promises attacking Tour after announcing line-up
LONDON (Reuters) - Ineos Grenadiers chief Dave Brailsford promised an aggressive strategy at the Tour de France after the British team named its line-up for the race on Friday. Last year's surprise Gi...
Jun 18, 2021
Soccer-Proud Isak stakes claim to Zlatan’s crown as Sweden beat Slovakia
ST.PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - He may not have been involved in the penalty that Emil Forsberg scored as Sweden beat Slovakia 1-0 in their Euro 2020 Group E clash on Friday, but the name of Alexand...
Jun 18, 2021
Olympics-Ski mountaineering proposed as additional sport for 2026 Winter Games
(Reuters) - Ski mountaineering will be put forward as an additional sport for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in a statement on ...
Jun 18, 2021
Analysis: Soccer-Incisive Isak stands out among workmanlike Swedes
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Sweden's industrious approach to their first two Euro 2020 games may not have got anyone's pulse racing, but thanks to a rock-solid defence and the threat posed by Al...
Jun 18, 2021
Golf-Oosthuizen completes first round in share of U.S. Open lead
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - South African Louis Oosthuizen returned to Torrey Pines early on Friday to put the finishing touches on his first round with a pair of pars that left him in a two-way sha...
Jun 18, 2021
Soccer-‘Miracle man’ Witsel back for Belgium after determined recovery
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Axel Witsel has been hailed as Belgium's "miracle man" after his sooner-than-expected return from a serious Achilles tendon injury, but he said his recovery came with doubt and sa...
Jun 18, 2021
