Euro 2024 round-up: Italy held by North Macedonia
North Macedonia fought back to draw 1-1 with Italy in their Euro 2024 Group C qualifier and deny new Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti a win in his first match in charge.
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England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024
PARIS: England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany. Ukraine hosted England in neighboring Poland and marched out onto the pitch in Wroclow with national flags draped over their shoulders in front of around 40,000 of their own fans. Oleksandr Zinchenko put Ukraine in front with a thundering shot after a sweeping drive through midfield on 26 minutes. Gareth Southgate’s England, however, hit back in the 41st minute when Harry Kane played a ball over the top and Kyle Walker slipped the ball home for his first international goal on his 77th appearance. Group C leaders England have 13 points to Ukraine’s seven. Third-placed Italy can close in on Ukraine with victory over North Macedonia later Saturday. The top two teams in each group qualify for the finals. “Very tough place to come.
Donaldson shines as Australia down Georgia 35-15
PARIS : Australia's Ben Donaldson scored two tries to fire his side to a comfortable 35-15 bonus-point victory over Georgia in their World Cup opener on Saturday, giving the twice world champions a morale-boosting first win in six tests this year.
Watch: India's Ex-F1 Driver Karun Chandhok Survives 'Scary Moment' As Car Catches Fire During Race
Ex-F1 driver Karun Chandhok escaped a serious injury during a race at the 2023 Goodwood Revival on Saturday. Chandhok's car caught fire and took a round to make things tough for him. However, the Indian driver showed amazing reflexes to control his car and a great presence of mind to take it off the circuit. Chandhok took his car to the grass off the road and then quickly made his way out of the racing vehicle. While the incident was horrific, the moves from Chandhok were simply flawless.
Seven-try Italy thrash Allister Coetzee's Namibia in World Cup opener
Star wing Ange Capuozzo was amongst the try scorers, with Lorenzo Cannone, Paolo Garbisi, Dino Lamb, Epalahame Faiva, Manuel Zuliani and Paolo Odogwu also dotting down, while Gerswin Mouton replied for Namibia.
Italy coach Crowley happy with win but admits improvements needed
SAINT-ETIENNE, France : Italy will need a big improvement going into their second pool game at the Rugby World Cup as coach Kieran Crowley bemoaned his side’s inaccuracy in their opening 52-8 victory over minnows Namibia at a sweltering Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday.
Silver for Michael Murphy at Para Dressage European Championships
Ireland's Michael Murphy has won a silver medal at the FEI Para Dressage European Championships in Riesenbeck, Germany.
Poor Italy secure bonus-point win over Namibia
SAINT-ETIENNE, France : Error-strewn Italy overcame a poor first half in blistering heat to secure a 52-8 victory over minnows Namibia in a lackluster start to their Rugby World Cup Pool A campaign at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday.