Toronto beer prices a test for German fans at World Cup
TORONTO, June 19 : For German fans trying to practice Sparsamkeit, or the art of careful spending, at the World Cup, the high beer prices in Toronto are proving a challenge.
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Scotland must regroup quickly for Brazil test after Morocco defeat, says Clarke
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 19 : Scotland manager Steve Clarke backed his players to recover quickly from their 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the World Cup on Friday and approach their final Group C match against five-times champions Brazil with confidence.
Paulino, El Bakkali victorious as Tharanga pips Chopra in Doha Diamond League
DOHA, June 19 : Paris Olympics champion Marileidy Paulino soared ahead of her competitors to clinch a dominant 400m victory at the Doha Diamond League, while Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga took the win over two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra on Friday.
Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass
INGLEWOOD, California, June 19 : As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it.
Can Scotland turn World Cup party into knockout run? Morocco test could hold answer - ESPN
BOSTON, Mass — Scotland have left their mark on this part of the U.S. There are heart-warming stories wherever you look. Such has been the Tartan Army's impact in Boston, the Massachusetts governor, Maura Healey, signed an [un]official executive order to legalise Scottish delicacy haggis in the state. The Tartan Army has donated to charity: some $30,000 to causes in Providence, and their latest contribution $1,200 to a Boston children's organisation. Further south in New York, one fan taught a group of nuns to sing «No Scotland, No Party.»
Japan seek winning edge against Tunisia in landmark World Cup clash
June 19 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu wants his side to match Tunisia's expected increase in intensity when the teams meet on Saturday in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a landmark clash set to be affected by the Monterrey heat.
New Zealand punish England as Nicholls century builds huge lead
LONDON, June 19 : New Zealand took complete command of the second test against England as Henry Nicholls struck a masterful century in a big partnership with Rachin Ravindra to stretch their lead to 352 on day three at the Oval on Friday.
Spain's worrying lack of cutting edge faces Saudi test
ATLANTA, June 19 : Spain came into the World Cup as a favourite but after an underwhelming display against minnows Cape Verde the European champions need a far sharper attacking edge against Saudi Arabia in their tighter than expected Group H.