LAS VEGAS – Things couldn’t have gone better Thursday night for USA Basketball. John Jenkins scored 22 on 8-for-9 shots, including a 6-of-7 effort at 3-point range. The U.S. swept Uruguay to victory in a World Cup Americas Region qualifier. Together with Puerto Rico’s win in another qualifier, the win put Americans alone at the … Read more
Nikola Jokic Serbia was able to win a vital victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo Greece and Greece will clash in Belgrade’s World Cup qualifiers game. Despite Antetokounmpo scoring 40 points in overtime, the hosts prevailed with a thrilling win of 100-94 in overtime. This is the greatest World Cup European qualifying match ever. Jokic however had the … Read more
HAVANA — Some cheers were made for “The Star-Spangled Banner”, before USA Basketball’s game with Cuba on Independence Day. The Americans celebrated the holiday by winning a major victory. Xavier Munford scored 24 point and the U.S. won Cuba 87-64 Monday night to end the first round of qualification for next year’s Basketball World Cup. … Read more
John Eckert knew that if his fantasy football team was to finish last in the SHIVA league, it would be because of injuries. He would need to qualify for the U.S. Open in a local qualifier. Eckert paid his debts at Oakwood Country Club, Kansas City, Monday. It went as smoothly as you would expect, … Read more
WASHINGTON Langston Galloway17 points, seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson14 more to help the United States win 89-67 against Mexico in World Cup qualifying Sunday. The Americans (3-1) venge their only loss in this qualifying round by routing the Mexican team. It was a close game for the Americans, who won a resounding victory. Halftime saw … Read more
Helen Nelson hopes for second chance luck in qualifying for the World Cup Venue:Dubai Sevens Stadium Date: Friday, February 25, 2009 Kick-off:15:00 GMT Coverage:Live match coverage on BBC ALBA channel Helen Nelson was convinced that she was in heaven during her time as an Alpine skier. She would whiz through Chamonix Valley like there were … Read more
Eire’s World Cup hopes have been dashed in September by their defeat of Scotland in Parma, 18-18. Venue:RDS Area Dublin Date:Friday, 12 November Kick-off:GMT 19.15 Protection:Match report at BBC Sport Anna Caplice’s comeback is one of six changes within the Eire side that weren’t qualified for next year’s World Cup for Friday’s recreation towards USA … Read more
Ireland edged out Scotland 18-14 in the 2020 Six Nations The Europe qualifier for next year’s World Cup will take place in September as Scotland and Ireland vie for a place at the finals. Following its postponement last year, the event will be staged at Parma’s Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, with Italy and Spain also competing. … Read more