Ronaldo underlines legacy, importance to Portugal with brace vs. Uzbekistan - ESPN
HOUSTON — Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start for Portugal? Here, in Houston, was your answer.
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2026 NBA draft: Boozer, Dybantsa lead top fits from first round - ESPN
The 2026 NBA draft begins Tuesday with the first round at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the draftees came suited and booted.
Panama coach hopes players' World Cup showing will lead to brighter future
TORONTO, June 23 : Panama coach Thomas Christiansen hoped his players' spirited performances in the World Cup would open doors to better opportunities, after the team's hopes of progressing at the tournament were dashed after a 1-0 defeat by Croatia.
Coach Aguirre unsatisfied with Mexico's performance despite perfect World Cup start
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Despite securing top spot in Group A and guaranteeing home advantage in the World Cup knockout stage, Mexico have not played well at the tournament so far, coach Javier Aguirre said on Tuesday.
Sweden need to control space in Japan clash, says Potter
June 23 : With some of the disappointment of his side's 5-1 thrashing by the Netherlands now passed, Sweden coach Graham Potter said his team must be more compact when they take on Japan in their final group game at the World Cup on Thursday.
Nothing impossible against Mexico despite Azteca challenge, says Czech coach
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Czech coach Miroslav Koubek said his side must ignore Mexico's formidable World Cup record at the Azteca Stadium and keep believing in their dream of reaching the knockout stage when the teams meet in a decisive Group A clash on Wednesday.
Akanji says Swiss will not make it easy for Canada in Group B decider
VANCOUVER, June 23 : Canada head into their World Cup Group B finale riding high on confidence after demolishing nine-man Qatar 6-0, but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji warned his side won't roll over at BC Place on Wednesday.
Goal was to frustrate England and we succeeded, says Ghana coach Queiroz
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 23 : Ghana fully deserved their hard-earned goalless draw against World Cup contenders England in their Group L match on Tuesday, coach Carlos Queiroz said, as his team snatched a point that all but assures the Africans a spot in the knockout stage.