Paralympic newsletter: Canada's best day so far, and what to watch Thursday
This is a web version of CBC Sports' daily newsletter, The Buzzer. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox.
Germany Sport News
Maatsen must bide his time for first Netherlands cap
Ian Maatsen might have played in a Champions League final, received a late call-up to the Euros and moved to Aston Villa in the Premier League in a tumultuous last three months, but is having to bide his time about making the Netherlands team.
Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism, says coach Martinez
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.
Gravenberch hopes Liverpool form wins him spot in Dutch team
Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is hoping his early season form at unbeaten Liverpool will help him win a place in the Netherlands team this week, after spending the European Championship watching from the bench.
Paralympics: Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Finish 11th And 16th In Para Cycling Time Trial
India's Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya finished 11th and 16th in their respective cycling events at the Paralympics in Paris on Wednesday. Gaderiya finished the 5.8km women's C1 individual time trial in 16th and last position with a time of 30 minutes and 0.16 seconds. Germany's Maike Hausberger won the gold, clocking 21:30.45 ahead of Britain's Frances Brown and Sweden's Anna Beck, who came up with 21:46.18 and 21:54.71 respectively. In the men's C2 time trial, Arshad finished 11th and last with a time of 25:20.11.
Paris 2024: Richael Timothy finished 12th in C1-3 Individual TT
Ireland's Richael Timothy finished 12th in the women's C1-3 Individual Time Trial event at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
Taylor Fritz, Emma Navarro Into US Open Semi-Finals As Home Hopes Soar
Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro reached their first Grand Slam semi-finals at the US Open on Tuesday, boosting home hopes of a double American title party this weekend. The 12th-seeded Fritz won a big-hitting battle against fourth-seeded 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3). He will face either American compatriot Frances Tiafoe or Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria for a place in Sunday's final. Navarro, playing in front of her home New York crowd, also broke through to a maiden Slam semi-final by defeating Paula Badosa of Spain 6-2, 7-5 after trailing 5-1 in the second set.
German carmaker Porsche to build luxury residential tower in Thailand
The German luxury car maker Porsche has recently revealed the design for the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, an ultra-luxury high-rise apartment block, described as an "architectural masterpiece".