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Sabalenka roars back to make Berlin WTA semis

BERLIN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka stormed back from the cusp of defeat to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova and reach the last four of the WTA event in Berlin on Friday. Sabalenka won 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in sweltering conditions in the German capital in the traditional Wimbledon warm-up event. “I was thinking ‘wow, that’s how it is to play against me’,” a smiling Sabalenka said of her opponent’s early dominance, adding: “I thought it was her match for sure... I was just trying to stay in the game. “I think it was a lucky match.

Anti-migrant hate turns African football fans against Bafana at World Cup

In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa’s opponents in their latest match at the World Cup – reflecting a wave of anger at the country’s recent xenophobic violence.

ANALYSIS | The real Bafana stands up to Czech giants... after flooring themselves

South Africa banished the impostors that have been masquerading as them at this year’s FIFA World Cup when the real Bafana Bafana stood up to Czech giants at Atlanta Stadium, writes Njabulo Ngidi.

South Korea fans remain confident of World Cup progression despite Mexico defeat

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Despite a 1-0 defeat to Mexico on Thursday (Jun 18), South Korean fans are staying upbeat over their team’s chances of progressing to the round of 32 at the World Cup.

South Korea coach urges players to move on from Mexico defeat

GUADALAJARA, Mexico June 18 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his players must not dwell on their 1-0 defeat by Mexico after a goalkeeping error proved decisive in their second Group A match at the World Cup.

Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Scocer-Mexico reshuffle defence for South Korea Group A clash

June 18 : Mexico make three changes for their World Cup Group A clash against South Korea on Thursday, with captain Edson Alvarez dropping into central defence to replace suspended Cesar Montes, while Kim Moon-hwan comes into the Korean midfield.

Czechs closer to victory than South Africa, says Koubek

ATLANTA, June 18 : Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek believes his side were closer to victory than South Africa after the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group A match on Thursday, and he rued their missed chances to put the game away.

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Sabalenka roars back to make Berlin WTA semis

Anti-migrant hate turns African football fans against Bafana at World Cup

ANALYSIS | The real Bafana stands up to Czech giants... after flooring themselves

South Korea fans remain confident of World Cup progression despite Mexico defeat

South Korea coach urges players to move on from Mexico defeat

Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

Scocer-Mexico reshuffle defence for South Korea Group A clash

Czechs closer to victory than South Africa, says Koubek