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Germany committed 'tactical suicide', says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday.

Iglesias -- Spanish World Cup striker unafraid to speak out about injustice

Borja Iglesias paints his nails and speaks his mind on issues like Gaza and homophobia with a candour that has seen him called "the alien of football".

Anderson to join Man City from Forest for British record fee: reports

Manchester City have agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, according to several media reports on Thursday.

Cole grabs PGA Travelers lead with Scheffler one back

Eric Cole, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Travelers Championship with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler lurking.

Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated

Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Coast ended Curacao's fairytale campaign to seal their passage to the knockout rounds.

De Silva century rescues Sri Lanka in first Test

Dhananjaya de Silva’s assured 13th Test hundred anchored a determined Sri Lankan batting effort with the visitors dismissed for 308 just before the close of the first day of the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.

Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32

Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday.

Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home

Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever and bring the tiny Caribbean country's run at the tournament to an end.

Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses

Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter.

WNBA suspends Thomas for fist to Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas for one game after the Phoenix Mercury forward jammed her fist into Indiana guard Caitlin Clark's throat.

England showing Premier League edge at World Cup: Eze

Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League "intensity and passion" demanded by head coach Thomas Tuchel as they seek to wrap up qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

Yoon grabs early Women's PGA Championship lead with Korda in hunt

Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the clubhouse lead.

France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game

France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go into their final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday without their coach, who has returned home to attend his mother's funeral.

Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report

Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday is off, according to federal court filings obtained by ESPN.

Lawyer says Vondrousova 'should appeal' against four-year ban

The lawyer for Marketa Vondrousova told AFP on Thursday that he believes the former Wimbledon champion "should appeal" against the four-year ban handed down this week for missing a doping control.

Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but keeping options open

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to other teams, but did not rule out leaving Formula One to race in a different series next year.

Czech striker Schick ends international career

Czech striker Patrik Schick said his international career was over on Thursday, hours after the Czech Republic bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 loss to Mexico.

Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned

Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she will soon start chemotherapy to combat the disease.

New Zealand's Latham and Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England skipper Ben Stokes marked his return to international duty by sparking a late fightback on the first day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semis

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday.

Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday revealed that he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut season with Ferrari last year – and that it left him in pain for three months.

Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate

There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a deeply unpopular coach in a gamble that backfired.

Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.

Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade ast Russell says beware Hamilton

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.

Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but is keeping options open

Double Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to othe teams, but did not rule out leaving Formula One to race in a different series next year.

New Zealand make England toil as Stokes returns for series decider

England captain Ben Stokes's endured a frustrating return to international duty as an unbroken opening stand between New Zealand skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway continued to deny the hosts a breakthrough in the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is through to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant win over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday.

IOC votes to continue ski mountaineering for 2030 Games

The International Olympic Committee, meeting in an extraordinary session, on Thursday approved adding ski mountaineering, which made its Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina this year, to the 2030 Winter Games programme.

New Zealand frustrate England as Stokes returns for series decider

England captain Ben Stokes endured a frustrating return to international cricket as New Zealand batted through the opening session of the third Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday without losing a wicket.

Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions

Tunisia's humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles of Carthage fans, who say it laid bare years of dysfunction within the football federation.

Stokes straight back into the action as New Zealand bat in 3rd Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes was straight back into the fray as New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts

Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.

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