Category: Sports News

Riots in Belgium, Netherlands After Morocco Win at World Cup

BRUSSELS—Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2–0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday. Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels and eight more in the Northern city of Antwerp. Two police officials were injured…


Ghana Edge out South Korea 3–2 in Thrilling Game

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Mohammed Kudus scored twice to help Ghana beat South Korea 3–2 in a World Cup Group H thriller at a rocking Education City Stadium on Monday, keeping the Black Stars in contention for a place in the last 16. Against the run of play, Ghana went ahead in the 24th minute when Mohammed…


Veterans Messi and Lewandowski Face Off for Knockout Berth

DOHA—Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina’s 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland’s 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup. Messi has scored twice in Argentina’s extraordinary start to the campaign, suffering one of the biggest upsets in the…


US Still Talking to Russia About Griner and Whelan Release: Diplomat

LONDON—The United States is still talking to Russia about a deal to free jailed Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan but Moscow has not provided a “serious response” to any of its proposals, a senior U.S. diplomat said in comments published on Monday. Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. chargée d’affaires in Moscow, told Russia’s state-owned RIA…


US Still Talking to Russia About Release of Griner, Whelan: Diplomat

LONDON—The United States is still talking to Russia about a deal to free jailed Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, although Moscow hasn’t provided a “serious response” to any of its proposals, a senior U.S. diplomat said in comments published on Nov. 28. Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. chargée d’affaires in Moscow, told Russia’s state-owned RIA…


Aboubakar Rescues Cameroon in Comeback Draw With Serbia

AL WAKRAH, Qatar—Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to rescue his side by scoring one superb goal and creating another as they fought back to draw 3–3 with Serbia on Monday, a result that kept both sides’ slim chances alive at the World Cup. Serbia’s Strahinja Pavlovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored in first-half stoppage…


Holdener Ties With Swenn Larsson to Win World Cup Slalom in Killington; Shiffrin 5th

KILLINGTON, Vt.—Wendy Holdener’s lengthy wait for a slalom victory came to an end on Sunday although the Swiss skier had to share top spot with Anna Swenn Larsson. Mikaela Shiffrin was bidding for a sixth straight win in Killington, Vermont, and the American was fastest in the first run but finished fifth, 0.59 seconds behind…


Mbappe Scores 2, France Reaches Knockout Stage of World Cup

DOHA, Qatar—Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2–1 win over Denmark on Saturday. Mbappe put France ahead in the 61st minute and then scored the winner in the 86th with his right thigh as Les Bleus became the first team to…


Lewandowski Scores at World Cup, Poland Beats Saudis 2–0

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2–0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed…


Australia Beats Tunisia 1–0 to Revive Its World Cup Campaign

AL WAKRAH, Qatar—Australia beat Tunisia 1–0 on Saturday to revive its chances of advancing from the group stage at the World Cup. Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header. Defending champion France and Australia lead Group D with three points each, while Denmark and Tunisia have one point…