Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi says extensive preparations played a major role in their win over Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. The 1-0 victory in Group C in Cairo not only ensured Algeria a place in the next round, it also emphasised their status as genuine contenders for the continental title. “For
Month: June 2019
7:50 PM ET The Houston Astros lead all teams with three starters for this year’s All-Star Game, after all the votes were tallied Thursday in Major League Baseball’s new “Starters Election.” Houston’s Alex Bregman, the runaway winner at third base for the American League, will be joined in the starting lineup by Astros teammates George
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and the players were locked in talks over unpaid salaries on Thursday with both parties threatening to withdraw from the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of their final pool match, local media has reported. Reports said no agreement was reached with ZIFA offering to pay $5,500 of the $12,500 the
8:49 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — No, Mike Trout will not be participating in this year’s Home Run Derby. Yes, Major League Baseball keeps trying. “Every year,” Trout said. “Every year they ask me.” Trout, an All-Star starter for the seventh consecutive year after leading the sport in fan votes, has always declined to take
9:00 PM ET Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Steve Stricker made his U.S. Senior Open debut Thursday with an eagle on the 17th hole for an 8-under 62 to share the lead with defending champion David Toms on a soft Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame. Toms set a U.S. Senior
8:37 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Yandy Diaz hit a sacrifice fly for Tampa Bay in the 18th inning to break a tie that lasted since the second, and the Rays finally pulled away from Minnesota for a 5-2 victory on Thursday to avoid being swept in a series by the Twins for the
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place.
8:51 PM ET CHICAGO — It wasn’t without drama, but new Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel did his job in nailing down his first save on his very first day on the job at Wrigley Field. Kimbrel got the first two outs in the ninth inning Thursday, then gave up a double and four-pitch walk
7:24 PM ET THIS MOMENT IS the moment. It will not get any better. Yes, this large, round man will get richer, and he will get more famous. He will be recognized on more streets in more cities. But there will be more people wanting him to tell his story, and more who want to
7:51 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — Nate Lashley birdied the final three holes and five of the last six for a 9-under 63 and the first-round lead Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the PGA Tour’s first event in Detroit. Lashley, 36, had the lowest score in his PGA Tour career, a day after
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