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World Cup history is full of memorable David vs. Goliath wins, dramatic comebacks and defending champions suffering embarrassing defeats, as tournament dreams are made and broken. The 2018 World Cup in Russia memorably featured Croatia’s push to the final and holders Germany ruthlessly knocked out in the group stages. Qatar 2022 offers a host of other potential shocks in the Middle East, with the hosts featuring in their first ever World Cup, and defending African champions Senegal tipped to be the continent’s first ever World Cup winners....

The Argentina international has long been linked with a move to San Siro and reports emerged on Thursday to suggest a deal had at last been agreed between the clubs. Liverpool bid fro Keita rejected Enzo Montepaone later confirmed the 31-year-old is due in Milan on Friday to finalise the terms of a deal that will reportedly cost the Rossoneri €17 million. “Biglia is so happy with this move,” he told MilanNews....

West Ham’s season went from bad to worse Saturday, humiliated 5-1 at home to London rivals Arsenal. Bilic SLAMS the dedication of players Alexis Sanchez scored a 14-minute hat-trick to leave West Ham without a win in five league matches and languishing in 17th position, just a point above the relegation zone. Asked if West Ham are in a battle to preserve their top-flight status, Bilic told reporters: “Of course we are in a relegation fight and of course the players know that....

The Croatian finds himself falling under ever-increasing pressure after overseeing a forgettable start to the 2017-18 campaign. Hammers 7/1 to beat Huddersfield 2-0 Three games into the new season, the Hammers sit bottom of the Premier League table with nothing to show for their efforts so far. A 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Saturday has pushed them deeper into the mire and increased calls for Bilic to be removed from his post....

Payet was left out of West Ham’s squad after demanding to leave the club and, according to Bilic, refusing to play in order to force through a deal. Why West Ham don’t need Payet Antonio, on the other hand, turned in another excellent display for the Hammers in their 3-0 victory despite feeling unwell the night before the clash at London Stadium. Sofiane Feghouli, Andy Carroll and Manuel Lanzini scored for West Ham in a much-needed home triumph, with Antonio supplying assists on all three goals....

Barr was widely viewed as one of Trump’s most loyal Cabinet members, serving as the former president’s attorney general from February 2019 to December 2020. But the former head of the Justice Department has been highly critical of Trump’s actions on January 6, 2021. He has also repeatedly said Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent are “bullsh*t.” Speaking to CBS News, Barr gave his assessment on the latest reported developments of the Justice Department’s probe, and said recent grand jury subpoenas for high-ranking Trump administration officials are “significant....

Enter Rob Gronkowski. MORE: Classic photos of Rob Gronkowski When asked about his star tight end Wednesday, Belichick adopted a more personable tone as he raved about Gronkowski’s all-around ability and emergence as an “underrated” leader in the Patriots’ offense, which also includes All-Pro quarterback Tom Brady. “He doesn’t really come across in that (leadership) role,” Belichick told reporters, per ESPN.com. “He’s a great guy to have on the team; forget about the talent and all that....

Now you can add this lofty gem to Watt’s legion of admirers. MORE: NFL’s greatest sack masters | Classic J.J. Watt photos | Best current players: 1-99 “There are very few players in there with Lawrence Taylor. I would put J.J. in there,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick told Houston media members Wednesday. Belichick will see Watt close up on Sunday night when New England travels to Houston. Taylor flourished under Belichick, who the Giants’ linebackers coach from 1980-84....

One of the stories involved Hillary’s family in her native Illinois, and its love of Chicago sports. MORE: Sports figures who support Hillary Clinton Clinton said during a visit to Hillary’s hometown of Park Ridge early in their courtship, her father and brothers were “extolling the virtues of rooting for the Bears and the Cubs.” The 42nd president then added, with a wry smile, this gentle zinger: “And for the people from Illinois here (at the convention), they even told me what ‘waiting for next year’ meant....

“I think he’ll try to hold out,” de Blasio told CBS News’ Margaret Brennan during on Face the Nation, responding to an inquiry about whether Cuomo will in fact step down from his position as governor. “I think he is used to getting things his way,” the mayor continued, calling Cuomo’s term as governor almost “imperial” before weighing in on his future. As of Sunday, seven women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior against Cuomo....

Gates, the world’s second richest person with a net worth of about $113.5 billion, made the remark during an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box which aired on Tuesday. The tech entrepreneur and philanthropist was asked what his main message would be to President Donald Trump as new COVID-19 infections surge across the country. “Well, the simplest thing, which has to do with such insanity, is you should not reimburse somebody for getting a test that it takes more than 48 hours to get the result back....

“Twelve years being removed from the business, I think that I’m probably the biggest name that people are talking about free agency-wise,” Goldberg said. Rumors were swirling heading into the weekend that the former WCW and WWE champion could make a surprise return at SummerSlam, confronting Brock Lesnar to end the show and setting up a big match at WrestleMania 33 next April. That turned out to be nothing more than speculation from a fan base hungry to see Goldberg return to the ring....

With his fastball hitting the mid-90s but using a heavy dose of off-speed stuff, Darvish allowed two runs (one earned) and one hit (a home run), walking two and striking out four for Triple-A Round Rock. MORE: Top waiver wire pickups for week 6 “I threw maybe too many fastballs last time, so I wanted to try other pitches,” Darvish told reporters through an interpreter. “I threw good curveballs tonight....

Ven Johnson, who is representing the parents of Maxwell, Michael Cisneros and Alex Hanson, told Newsweek, “It’s all about trying to raise money for his reelection campaign and increase his ‘brand’ at the expense of two little kids.” “It was absolutely done to advocate for what I believe to be a racist, despicable message against two little babies,” Johnson added. Though there is no indication that the Trump campaign used the video as a fundraising platform, the June 18 tweet from the president and the campaign’s subsequent retweet and Facebook post, sparked backlash across social media....

What are odds on Chelsea beating Burnley? Pierre Aubameyang was the star of the game as the former Milan youth product scored a goal in each half, the first being from the spot. The Gabon international was heavily linked with a move to the Rossoneri after their CEO Marco Fassone announced their interest. However, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has categorically stated that they won’t sell the 28-year-old striker no matter how massive any offer that comes for him is....

The 1-0 success against West Ham on March 7 seems a long time ago now, with Mikel Arteta’s positive diagnosis for coronavirus less than a week later bringing football in England to a shuddering halt. But it will return this week, albeit in very different circumstances, when the Premier League resumes for the finale of the now-prolonged 2019-20 season. PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN: What to know as action resumes It has already been a dramatic campaign for the Gunners, who sit a disappointing ninth in the table, and there is plenty of drama still to come between now and August....

According to the Montgomery Advertiser, Daniel was charged with four counts of theft of property, in the first-degree (one charge), second-degree (one charge) and third-degree (two charges), and four counts of burglary, in the second-degree (one charge) and third-degree (three charges), with bonds totaling $24,000. MORE: 10 with post-spring momentum | Ranking the divisions | Most NFL Draft picks Coach Gus Malzahn said Wednesday night he was “aware of the situation” and added Daniel has been suspended indefinitely....

Jarred Stidham led the way for the Tigers on offense, completing 26-of-36 passes for 273 yards and one TD. However, it was the Auburn defense that proved the difference maker in the end, sacking Washington’s Jake Browning on 3rd and 4th down to force the turnover on downs with 1:31 left in the game. Stidham and the offense managed to convert on 3rd down with :54 seconds left, letting Auburn run out the clock and end the game....

The intersection of College Street and Magnolia Ave is a rallying point; a time-tried landmark to celebrate triumph over enemies. MORE: BRADLEY: Lutzenkircher was one of the best On Sunday afternoon, they congregated at that familiar intersection, but this time it was to mourn the loss of one of their own – beloved tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen. Nearly 150 students, Tigers fans and various members of the town remembered Lutzenkirchen’s devotion to the university in the best way they knew how....

The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, as Auburn’s return game after Kansas State visited Auburn in 2007. Auburn, coming off a 12-2 season in which it lost to Florida State in the BCS Championship Game, 34-31, opens the season at home against Arkansas on Aug. 30, followed by a home date against San Jose State on Sept. 6. The Tigers have a bye week and will next play in Manhattan, Kan....