Euro 2024 permutations: Play-off picture still hazy
The Republic of Ireland's 2-1 loss to the Netherlands means our chances of qualifying for Euro 2024 are now in the hands of other countries.
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‘Team-first’ mentality nets Germany first Basketball World Cup title
MANILA: Head coach Gordon Herbert hailed Germany’s “team-first” attitude after they beat Serbia to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time on Sunday, going unbeaten throughout the tournament. Germany beat the Serbians 83-77 in Manila, breaking clear in the third quarter before hanging on for the win in a nervy finish. Dennis Schroder finished as the game’s top scorer with 28 points and was also named player of the tournament. Herbert hailed Toronto Raptors point guard Schroder’s impact on the team, saying “we would not be here without him and he would not be here without the team.” “I think the biggest thing with this team is that we’ve enjoyed being here,” said Herbert. “I can’t say enough about Dennis Schroder and what he’s meant for German basketball. “I think Dennis would tell you first that this is a team-first thing.” Serbia lost small forward Ognjen Dobric to a sprained ankle with less than three minutes of the game gone after a bad landing at the basket. Star player Bogdan Bogdanovic almost did not play after struggling with illness before the game. Serbia still managed to launch a furious fourth-quarter fightback and cut the deficit to three points with less than a minute remaining, but it was not enough to stop Germany. “They deserved this win,” said Serbia head coach Svetislav Pesic. “They played 40 minutes at a high level, with continuity, very physical. “If one team like Germany won all the games from the start until the end, we must everybody say bravo.” Germany edged past Latvia in the quarter-finals before beating the United States in a semifinal for the ages. They were appearing in their first World Cup final and Schroder said it had been “a long ride” since he made his national team debut nine
I’ve talked Kyle Walker out of international retirement twice – Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he twice had to convince Kyle Walker to rethink international retirement.
Germany sack coach Flick after Japan thrashing
BERLIN: Germany have sacked coach Hansi Flick just nine months from hosting Euro 2024 after Saturday's (Sep 9) humiliating 4-1 defeat by Japan, the German FA (DFB) announced on Sunday.
Dutch come from behind to end Irish hopes in Euro qualifiers
DUBLIN: Wout Weghorst came off the bench to score a second-half winner as the Netherlands fought back from conceding an early goal to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their European Championship Group B qualifier on Sunday (Sep 10).
'Worn out' Flick becomes first Germany coach to be fired
Four-time world champions Germany sacked coach Hansi Flick on Sunday, just nine months from hosting Euro 2024 following Saturday's humiliating 4-1 defeat by Japan, the German FA (DFB) announced.
Watch - "Give Back The Chocolates": MS Dhoni Takes Fan By Surprise After Signing Autograph
Former India skipper MS Dhoni is having a gala time in the United States of America, where he went to watch the US Open 2023. The legendary wicketkeeper witnessed the Men's Singles quarter-final match between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Germany's Alexander Zverev on Thursday. Apart from a brilliant vacation, Dhoni is also enjoying a large fan following in the US. The 2011 World Cup-winning captain is one of the most loved cricketers in the world and his fans never fail to showcase their love for him.
Colombia, Nigeria dominate women’s weightlifting competition in Riyadh
RIYADH: Colombia’s and Nigeria’s women have come out on top at the ongoing World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, securing a total of seven medals on Sunday.