Russia defy expectations, continue fairy-tale run
Little was expected of Russia, but through hard work and tactical nous, the hosts are in the midst of an improbable run to the quarterfinals. Read more
Monthly Archives: luglio 2018
Dodgers talking to Marlins about relief help
The Dodgers are expected to acquire at least one reliever between now and the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31, and sources say they've had preliminary dialogue with the Marlins…Read more
Amid trade talk, Machado starts July with HR
The trade buzz around Orioles superstar shortstop Manny Machado is swirling, and he's certainly helping his trade value in recent games despite his struggling squad. Read more
Lester’s 406-foot HR sparks Cubs’ 8-run 2nd
on Lester provided himself with some run support when he crushed a three-run homer off Lance Lynn to left-center field, the initial jolt as the Cubs built an 8-1 lead…Read more
Spain wilt under dark clouds
It was perhaps fitting that a World Cup campaign that started under a storm cloud finished in identical fashion. The rain hammered the turf at the Luzhniki Stadium and Spain…Read more
´Incredible´ Dutch fans roar Verstappen home
Max Verstappen benefitted from Netherlands' failure to qualify for the World Cup as he was backed by around 20,000 supporters on his way to victory in Austria. The Red Bull…Read more
Time is now for Martinez and Belgium’s ‘golden generation’
Roberto Martinez is far from popular since being appointed as Belgium manager but he's got the nation's 'golden generation' firing nicely in Russia. Read more
Underdogs Mexico hoping to break last-16 curse vs. Brazil
"It's in our hands." Mexico are heavy underdogs vs. Brazil but are riding the emotional wave of trying to break through to that "quinto partido." Read more
No. 4 pick Madrigal agrees with White Sox
Infielder Nick Madrigal, the lone unsigned top-10 Draft pick for the Chicago White Sox, has agreed to a deal, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Read more
Silva backs Neymar to follow Mbappe, Cavani with last-16 heroics
Thiago Silva hopes Neymar can emulate the pair's Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mappe in inspiring their country through to the World Cup quarter-finals. On Saturday, Mbappe scored…Read more