US soccer star's 'sick' goal lifts team's spirits in loss to Germany ahead of World Cup
Alexi Lalas doesn't believe that Christian Pulisic has the makings to be the star of US soccer.
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Germany maintain winning run as Portugal, Belgium claim warm-up victories
BRUSSELS: Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago on Saturday, while there were also victories for Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament’s kickoff next week. It was the ninth win in a row for four-time world champions Germany, who are looking to restore their dented international reputation following shock first-round exits at the 2018 and the 2022 World Cups. The Germans, who suffered a blow when teenager Lennart Karl was ruled out of the World Cup with a muscle injury in training on Friday, took the co-hosts by surprise with a strong start. Kai Havertz found far too much space in the box and headed in Joshua Kimmich’s free kick to give them a second-minute lead. The Americans gradually recovered as the visitors took their foot off the gas, and snatched a stunning equalizer when Antonee Robinson thundered in a volley in the 37th minute after defender Jonathan Tah had headed a corner away. The tables were turned after the break with Germany taking control and Leroy Sane, who came into the starting lineup for the injured Karl, rifled in from 12 meters to put Germany back into the lead in the 57th. The game lost some pace in the second half with both teams making a number of substitutions. Portugal defeated Chile in an ill-tempered clash in Oeiras where both teams finished with 10 men as Rafael Leao and Ivan Roman received their marching orders late in the first half following a brawl. Goncalo Guedes gave the home side the lead before Bruno Fernandes added a second from outside the box.
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins Vezina Trophy for 2nd time - ESPN
Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he's been named the NHL's top goaltender.
USA vs Germany: How to Watch, Prediction, Odds, Friendly Preview
USA and Germany take the pitch at Soldier Field in Chicago for an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Americans come into the match off the heels of defeating Senegal 3-2 in their last outing. They look to keep the momentum going, but the No. 10-ranked Germans are rarely an easy matchup.
Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli for ODI series against Afghanistan
June 6 : India have called up Yashasvi Jaiswal to their squad for the three-match, one-day international series against Afghanistan as a replacement for Virat Kohli, who has been ruled out due to injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Saturday.
Teenage sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain
June 6 : India have called up teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England, the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain.
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia. Bosnia faces Panama on Saturday in an international friendly at St.
What to watch this weekend in international sports
Here are some things for Canadian fans to follow during a pretty busy weekend on the global sports scene.