Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine in first phone call with Putin in more than two years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone for the first time in two years on Friday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo At Double As Portugal Reach Nations League Quarterfinals, Spain Win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez's Portugal wrapped up top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare, securing their place in the next round in March. France, Germany and Italy are also already through to the last eight. Poland were the better side early on but failed to take their chances in Porto and the home side made them pay, netting four times in the last 20 minutes.
Taylor Twellman reinstated to MLS broadcast booth
MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman has been reinstated to the television booth after he was taken off a Nov. 9 playoff broadcast while the league investigated an alleged physical confrontation, The Athletic reported Friday.
Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Iga Swiatek beat Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland led host Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Friday in Malaga.
Busy match schedule drives soccer revenues, says Germany coach Nagelsmann
BERLIN : It is difficult to complain about the growing number of matches footballers and clubs are required to play these days as the busy schedule drives revenues for the industry and pays the high salaries, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday.
In-form Alexander Zverev leaves Carlos Alcaraz on the brink at ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev swept into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
Zverev into ATP Finals semis after straight sets win over Alcaraz
TURIN, Italy : Twice ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev outclassed four-times major winner Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-4 to progress to the semi-finals of the season-ending championship on Friday and leave the Spaniard on the brink of elimination.
ATP Finals 2024: Rohan Bopanna And Matthew Ebden End Partnership With Victory In Group Stage
India's Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia ended their successful partnership with a dramatic win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in their final group match of the ATP Finals in Turin on Friday. The Indian-Australian pair triumphed 7-5, 6-7(6), 10-7, closing out their 2024 season with a thrilling victory in Turin. Although already eliminated from the semifinal contention after two earlier losses, Bopanna and Ebden came out with intensity. They played solidly despite a tense second-set tie-break, where they squandered two match points.