Host Azerbaijan get the first gold at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku
The locals had crowded into the Heydar Aliyev Arena in Azerbaijan's capital with high hopes and they didn't leave disappointed.
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Argentina beats Samoa to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals contention
The Argentines needed to win after the dismal opening defeat to England, and used the 13-day break to get their heads on right for the Samoans, who had only a six-day turnaround.
Max Verstappen returns to form in Japanese Grand Prix practice
A “fired up” Max Verstappen sent a warning to the rest of the grid that Red Bull are back on form as he set a searing pace to top the first two practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix.
F1 stewards accept they erred in not penalising Verstappen
SUZUKA, Japan: Formula One stewards have accepted they erred in not imposing a grid penalty on Red Bull's Max Verstappen for impeding in Singapore qualifying last weekend, and the decision will not serve as a precedent.
George Russell expects Red Bull to 'get back to winning ways' in Japan
Mercedes' George Russell expects Red Bull to get "back to their winning ways" at this week's Japanese Grand Prix after their bid for an unbeaten season ended in Singapore.
F1 stewards acknowledge error in not penalising Verstappen after Singapore qualifying as Red Bull return to form in Japan
Formula One stewards have accepted they erred in not imposing a grid penalty on Red Bull's Max Verstappen for impeding in Singapore qualifying last weekend, and the decision will not serve as a precedent.
Nagelsmann named coach of Euro 2024 hosts Germany
MUNICH, Germany: Julian Nagelsmann has been given nine months to revive flailing Germany ahead of hosting Euro 2024 after being named as the sacked Hansi Flick’s successor as national team coach on Friday. Germany fired Flick with the national team struggling, the German football association (DFB) fearing another embarrassing performance in a major tournament, this time as hosts at next year’s European championships. Former Bayern Munich boss Nagelsmann has signed a deal until the end of next July, allowing the 36-year-old to leave after Euro 2024. “We have a European Championship in our own country — that’s something special,” Nagelsmann said in a statement. “I have a great desire to take on this challenge.” Nagelsmann said he signed the short-term deal “to keep the Euros in focus” but insisted he “would not rule out” an extension. Flick, who became the first coach in Germany history to be sacked, had won just four of 17 matches leading up to his dismissal and took the team to a disappointing group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The four-time world champions were also knocked out in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup in Russia under previous boss Joachim Loew. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf called Nagelsmann “an outstanding coach” and said: “We are convinced (he) will ensure that the national team inspires its fans and that the Euros are also a sporting success.” Flick was sacked after a humiliating 4-1 friendly loss to Japan in Wolfsburg in early September. Nagelsmann, who also succeeded Flick as Bayern coach, has been jobless since he was sacked by the German champions in March. DFB sporting director Rudi Voeller called Nagelsmann “an absolute football expert” and said he had “proven himself at a very
Julian Nagelsmann appointed Germany manager for Euro 2024 campaign
Julian Nagelsmann will lead hosts Germany into Euro 2024 next summer.