Nations League round-up: Wins for France, Italy and Germany
Two goals from Randal Kolo Muani gave 10-man France a 2-1 win over Belgium in their UEFA Nations League clash in Brussels.
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Germany advance as Leweling debut goal secures 1-0 win over Dutch
MUNICH, Germany :Germany booked a place in the Nations League quarter-finals on Monday after midfielder Jamie Leweling enjoyed a dream international debut by scoring the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 home success over the Netherlands in Group A3.
Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: More gold for the host nation
Following a successful first day for the hosts of this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, more action was promised on day 2 with several UAE fighters ready to claim glory and reach the podium inside the Mubadala Arena.
Harmanpreet Singh Becomes Most Expensive Buy On Day 1 Of Hockey India League, Sold To Soorma Club For Rs 78 Lakh
India captain Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive player on day one of the Hockey India League auction, with Soorma Hockey Club snapping the star drag-flicker for Rs 78 lakh on Sunday. All eight franchises spent heavily to acquire the services of Indian men's hockey team core players. Abhishek became the second-most expensive buy, acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 72 lakh, while Hardik Singh went to UP Rudras for Rs 70 lakh. Other notable buys from the first lot included Amit Rohidas, who went to Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 48 lakh while Jugraj Singh was also purchased for the same amount by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
Belgium's Victor Wegnez Most Expensive Buy On Day 2 Of Hockey India League Auction
Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez was the most expensive player on the second day of the Hockey India League players' auction with Soorma Hockey Club shelling out Rs 40 lakh for his services. Other notable overseas players who went under the hammer included the Dutch duo of Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Arthur Van Doren (Rs 32 lakh), who were sold to Kalinga Lancers. Tomas Domene (for Rs 36 lakh to Delhi SG Pipers), Australia's Aran Zalewski (for Rs 27 lakh to Kalinga Lancers) and Blake Govers (for Rs 27 lakh to Tamil Nadu Dragons) were the other top buys.
Norway bans local chapter of 'criminal' motorcycle club Satudarah
Norway's highest court on Wednesday called the Norwegian arm of Dutch motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal association and banned the group, saying it was necessary to prevent serious crime.
Boxes Of WNBA Cards Are Starting At $3,000 And It's Blowing People's Brains
We're all well aware of the effect Caitlin Clark has had on the WNBA as far as ratings, tickets, and merch sales are concerned, but how about when it comes to collectibles?
Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners Suffers Fractured Rib
Juventus' injury problems continued on Thursday after Teun Koopmeiners was found to have suffered a fractured rib during last weekend's Serie A draw with Cagliari. Netherlands midfielder Koopmeiners was substituted at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw and Juve said that he underwent tests "following the persistence of the painful symptoms". Those tests "showed the presence of a slightly dislocated fracture of the second right anterior rib". Juve did not say for how long Koopmeiners would be sidelined, adding that "his recovery will be evaluated according to his symptoms".