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Tigers beat Twins 8-4 for second victory in 13 games
Tigers beat Twins 8-4 for second victory in 13 games
Javier Báez and Spencer Torkelson each had two hits and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Thursday night for just their second victory in 13 games
2023-06-16 10:16
Wilson, Legge crash heavily in Indianapolis 500 practice session
Wilson, Legge crash heavily in Indianapolis 500 practice session
Stefan Wilson and Katherine Legge crashed heavily with just under an hour left in practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday
2023-05-23 02:54
Why does Andre Onana wear the 24 shirt?
Why does Andre Onana wear the 24 shirt?
Why Andre Onana has worn the number 24 shirt throughout his time at Ajax, Inter and now Manchester United.
2023-07-21 23:24
Scotland forced to wait for Euro 2024 – but they will not understand how
Scotland forced to wait for Euro 2024 – but they will not understand how
Spain have their revenge and Rodri has his retribution. Now, though, it is Scotland who have reason to fume – and Steve Clarke’s side surely will over the coming days as the waiting begins. Qualification for Euro 2024 could yet be secured on Sunday, should Spain defeat Norway in Oslo. Thanks to Scotland’s perfect start to Group A, they may yet avoid a nervy November. But, if it was not for the finest of margins on a night of major controversy, they may not have needed to rely on favours from elsewhere. There is no shame in losing to Spain but Scotland will not quite believe how this unfolded. As expected, Spain were dominant and Scotland had to survive waves of pressure. The visitors would have had no complaints had Luis de la Fuente’s improved side taken a deserved lead but Scotland went into half-time with the match goalless and their plan very much alive. Scotland only needed a chance to turn their rearguard approach into a perfect one and Scott McTominay looked to have found it with a moment of magic. Clarke and his team will feel the decision to disallow it for a foul on the Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon was not the only one that went against them in Seville. The angle of the free-kick appeared too tight to shoot, but McTominay, a player transformed when he pulls on his national jersey, shot anyway. The result was extraordinary, a free-kick full of whip and curl, flashed into the top corner of Simon’s goal. McTominay wheeled away in disbelief, a seventh goal of Euro 2024 qualifying, and his most stunning yet. But the celebrations were then cut short, and from there, Scotland’s night unravelled. When looking back, Scotland will not find it hard to identify this was where the night started to turn. McTominay’s goal was disallowed following a VAR review, taken away supposedly for the slightest of fouls on Simon by Scotland’s Jack Hendry, who barely backed into him. That, at least, was the initial explanation provided by Uefa. A subsequent replay showed Hendry had been ruled offside, although still barely. Whether the defender was doing enough to interfere with play and block Simon is another question in this mystery. Scotland and the SFA will undoubtedly be asking for immediate answers. Scotland still had the result they needed but with the game returning to its goalless state, the momentum swung back in Spain’s direction. The hosts were dominant throughout, apart from the occasional Scotland spell, but they had grown frustrated with Clarke’s deep defence. Instead, the McTominay reprieve revived them. Still, it required a veteran substitute in the 37-year-old Jesus Navas to provide the breakthrough moment. Navas found Alvaro Morata with a sublime cross that took the Scotland defence out of the equation; Morata’s glance was just enough to take the ball past Angus Gunn. From there, Spain pounced on Aaron Hickey’s slip, with Ryan Porteous helping the cross over the line as he tried to clear. It was the latest cruel blow: both Hickey and Porteous had been outstanding. Clarke’s side responded well to going behind, just as they had shown bravery with the way they had taken to their task at La Cartuja. There was a chance in between the two Spain goals, with Che Adams unable to prod past Simon following a dribble from Hickey into the box. Ultimately, Spain deserved to win on the balance of play but Scotland will be furious that certain moments did not go their way. Another came when captain Andy Roberton was forced off before half time with what looked to be a dislocated shoulder. The contact from goalkeeper Simon when coming out to collect a cross was significant, on this occasion. A game plan from Clarke was not far away from coming off. Spain were always going to have the majority of the ball but Scotland needed to do as they did at Hampden and restrict La Roja to few scoring chances. Clarke’s approach would have been in tatters had Ferran Torres, inside two minutes, converted a clear opening when Morata split the visiting defence open with a precise through pass. Yet the visitors tightened the barricades and survived the opening waves of Spain pressure; for all Spain looked far sharper than they were at Hampden, with Gavi and Mikel Merino classy operators in midfield, Gunn remained untroubled in goal. And the longer it remained goalless, the edgier La Cartuja became. There was always going to be tension between these teams, with any ill-feeling that remained from Scotland’s victory at Hampden increased following Rodri’s comments after the game. That travelling Tartan Army booed the Manchester City midfielder’s every touch. The home supporters jeered and whistled any time a Scotland player stood over a free-kick, a clear result of Rodri’s accusations of time-wasting and gamesmanship. Lyndon Dykes then went into the book as the referee looked to clamp down on his aerial duels with Aymeric Laporte. Scotland, though, were up against it. They did not have a shot in the first half but Spain goalkeeper Simon’s only involvement was to make their task significantly more difficult: crashing into captain Robertson and leaving the Liverpool left back flattened on the turf. Already without Kieran Tierney, the Scotland captain left the field with his arm in his shirt as a makeshift sling. Scotland also had some good fortune to make it into half-time level, particularly when Merino’s shot struck the inside of the post but somehow stayed out. Scotland managed to survive before they started to offer Spain some problems, the Euros within reach as McTominay’s shot crashed inside the far post, only for it to be taken away. And so, as the waiting now begins, it is the moments that went against them that will linger in their minds in the coming days. Read More John McGinn claims Scotland beating Spain made ‘impossible’ after VAR controversy Scotland provide update after Andy Robertson appears to dislocate shoulder Steve Clarke insists Scotland must move on from disappointing VAR decision What do Scotland need to qualify for Euro 2024? Spain vs Scotland LIVE: Latest Euro 2024 qualifier updates How Scotland became the one team Rodri could not defeat
2023-10-13 07:55
Vinicius out for Madrid, Valencia racism punishment cut
Vinicius out for Madrid, Valencia racism punishment cut
Vinicius Junior, subjected to racial abuse last weekend, will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem, Real Madrid...
2023-05-26 23:15
Bet365 Iowa Launch Promo Turns $1 Into $200 GUARANTEED
Bet365 Iowa Launch Promo Turns $1 Into $200 GUARANTEED
If you’re a sports bettor in Iowa, congratulations!Bet365 Sportsbook has JUST launched in your state and they’re celebrating the occasion with the best promotion in sports betting!You’ll win $200 in bonus bets just for signing up and betting your first $1 (with a $10 d...
2023-06-06 00:26
Ketel Marte's RBI single in the 11th sends Diamondbacks past Giants 4-3
Ketel Marte's RBI single in the 11th sends Diamondbacks past Giants 4-3
Ketel Marte hit a tiebreaking double to the warning track in right-center with none out in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks denied the San Francisco Giants a third straight walk-off win with a 4-3 victory
2023-08-01 13:29
Ajax’s match with bitter rivals Feyenoord suspended by protesting fans
Ajax’s match with bitter rivals Feyenoord suspended by protesting fans
Ajax’s Eredivisie clash with rivals Feyenoord at the Johan Cruyff Arena was suspended after home fans threw fireworks on to the pitch. The match had been halted twice before being officially suspended as Ajax fans hurled flares on to the field in protest as their club trailed 3-0. After the referee had led the players off for a second time in the 55th minute it was announced shortly after that the fixture was “permanently stopped” as it was considered unsafe for the players to continue. Ajax said on their official website’s live blog in the 56th minute: “De Klassieker has been permanently stopped after fireworks ended up on the field twice.” The club announced shortly afterwards on X, formerly known as Twitter: “The match has officially been suspended.” The Eredivisie posted a short social media statement on X, which read: “De Klassieker is permanently stopped after repeated fireworks on the field. “More information about how to complete this match will follow later.” Ajax supporters first hurled flares after Igor Paixao scored Feyenoord’s third goal in the 37th minute. Two earlier strikes from Santiago Gimenez had put the visitors in control. It has been reported that Ajax fans had fought among themselves and some supporters began vandalising the stadium after the game had been halted. Ajax have made a poor start to the season, winning only one of their first four league games and currently sit 13th in the table, 10 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-09-25 00:15
Gary Neville criticises Man Utd's handling of Mason Greenwood investigation
Gary Neville criticises Man Utd's handling of Mason Greenwood investigation
Gary Neville criticises Manchester United for the way they've conducted their internal investigation to Mason Greenwood. The Red Devils finally announced on Monday that the 21-year-old will be leaving by mutual consent.
2023-08-22 19:25
Who is Jactani? Florida Gators two-way player inspired by Angels star
Who is Jactani? Florida Gators two-way player inspired by Angels star
Who is Jac Caglianone? The Florida Gators two-way star bears a striking resemblance to the Angels Japanese superstar, Shohei Ohtani.Five years ago, Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani took the baseball world by storm when he transitioned to play baseball in the MLB for the Angels. Ohtani was able t...
2023-06-17 06:45
3 catchers the Yankees need to trade for to replace Jose Trevino
3 catchers the Yankees need to trade for to replace Jose Trevino
With Jose Trevino out for the season, here are 3 catchers who should be on the New York Yankees' radar moving toward the trade deadline.It's been a pretty rough season for the New York Yankees, which surely isn't causing much crying for fans of other teams. The are above .500, at ...
2023-07-23 20:57
Bairstow laments 'out of order' critics after stunning Ashes innings
Bairstow laments 'out of order' critics after stunning Ashes innings
Jonny Bairstow said he had been subjected to "out of order" criticism following a whirlwind innings that cemented England's hold on the fourth Test against...
2023-07-22 05:26