Tonali leads Italy past Northern Ireland and into World Cup playoff final
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.
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Iowa defeats Nebraska, continues improbable March run into Elite 8 - ESPN
HOUSTON — Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska had only four defenders on the court, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal on Thursday night.
Czechs book World Cup playoff final spot after penalty shootout win against Ireland
PRAGUE, March 26 : The Czech Republic clinched their place in a World Cup qualification playoff final after edging past Ireland on penalties on Thursday in a thrilling encounter that finished 2-2 after extra time.
Bolivia rally to beat Suriname, reach World Cup playoff final
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 26 : Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey on Thursday, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.
Bosnia beat Wales on penalties to reach World Cup playoff final
CARDIFF, March 26 : Bosnia and Herzegovina's veteran striker Edin Dzeko scored a late equaliser before youngster Kerim Alajbegovic sealed a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Wales to reach the World Cup playoff finals on Thursday after a 1-1 draw.
Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey
BRATISLAVA, March 26 : Kosovo twice came from behind to beat Slovakia 4-3 away in a thrilling playoff semi-final on Thursday and ensure a decisive home clash against Turkey on Tuesday for a World Cup place
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Iowa State's Jefferson (ankle) gametime decision for Friday - ESPN
CHICAGO — The status of Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson's left ankle looms large over the No. 2 Cyclones' Round of 16 match-up with No. 6 Tennessee on Friday night.