Current European champions Spain were hosted by Switzerland and won 4-1 in the second round of the UEFA Nations League. Joselu, the striker of Spain and Al Gharafa, opened the scoring in the 4th minute. In the 13th minute, PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz netted the guests’ second goal. In the 20th minute, Robin Le Normand,...
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NBA bans former Mizzou standout Jontay Porter for life following gambling investigation
By Eli Hoff St. Louis Post-Dispatch Former Missouri men’s basketball standout Jontay Porter has been banned for life by the National Basketball Association for violating rules regarding sports betting. The league announced the ban of Porter, 24, on Wednesday as it concluded an investigation into suspicious betting activity around his performances. The center, who was...
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Memorable trip for Virginia Tech men’s basketball team
For many people, the summer offers an opportunity to travel. That was the case this month for the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team. The Hokies took a trip to Switzerland and Italy from Aug. 4-12, visiting nine cities and playing two exhibition games. “It was great,” Tech coach Mike Young said Tuesday on a video...
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Boomers and Opals handed tricky Olympic draws for Paris Games
In short: The Boomers will play World Cup medallists Canada in the pool stage at the Paris Olympics. The Opals have also drawn Canada, along with France and Nigeria. What’s next? The Olympic basketball tournaments get underway in late July. Josh Giddey is on an Olympic collision course with NBA teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with the...