Arizona Tribune - Sports (English)

Aston Villa sign Dutch defender Maatsen from Chelsea for reported £37.5 mn

Aston Villa have signed Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced Friday on their website.

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T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T20 World Cup title against India on Saturday.

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Djokovic 'pain free' ahead of Wimbledon after Medvedev exhibition win

Novak Djokovic proclaimed himself "pain free" after defeating Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match on Friday ahead of Wimbledon.

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Switzerland's Yakin hoping to catch Italy off-guard in Euros

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said Friday he was hoping to spring a surprise against Euro 2024 last 16 opponents Italy.

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Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 with Germany

Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday.

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Korda withdraws from UK event after dog bite

World number one and reigning Olympic champion Nelly Korda said on Friday she has withdrawn from next week's Ladies European Tour in England after being bitten by a dog recently.

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India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky

India head into Saturday's T20 World Cup final against South Africa hoping it will be third time lucky as the cricketing powerhouse looks to deliver a world title after successive defeats in finals.

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'Not done yet': Nagelsmann wants 2006 repeat for Euros hosts Germany

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said images of fans celebrating in the streets inspired the hosts to continue their Euro 2024 run, saying the "special" scenes reminded him of the 2006 World Cup on home soil.

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Italy have no alternative but to improve at Euros: coach Spalletti

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti expects his team will improve their performance level against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday, after the holders limped painfully through the group phase.

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Hamilton, Leclerc bemoan tough start to Austrian Grand Prix weekend

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton described his driving as "disastrous" and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was left baffled after a tough sprint qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

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Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 clash with Germany

Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday.

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Max on Austrian sprint pole as Verstappen senior blasts 'childish' Horner

Max Verstappen took pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday after another public spat between his father and "childish" Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

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Kasatkina to face Fernandez in Eastbourne WTA final

Daria Kasatkina will battle Leylah Fernandez for the Eastbourne International WTA title after reaching the final of the Wimbledon warm-up event for the second straight year.

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Veteran Pepe defends Portugal, eyes second Euros triumph

Portugal's veteran centre-back Pepe defended his team's performance thus far at Euro 2024 before Monday's last 16 clash with Slovenia.

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Verstappen on pole for Austrian sprint race

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen delighted hordes of his vociferous supporters on Friday when he secured pole for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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'Nothing to lose' - Cavendish bids for Tour de France record again

Cycling veteran Mark Cavendish said Friday he has "nothing to lose" as he targets a record 35th Tour de France stage win to pull clear of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.

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Battered and bruised Gordon believes he can be England's Euros spark

Anthony Gordon may be showing the scars from a bike accident but the Newcastle United winger is desperate for the opportunity to kickstart England's lacklustre attack at Euro 2024.

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Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying at the 'Cathedral'

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia stuck his marker in the sand at the start of the Dutch MotoGP weekend, setting a new track record in qualifying on Friday.

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Pogacar primed with Tour de France ready to start in Florence

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard begins his quest for a third consecutive Tour de France title on Saturday when the peloton heads out of Florence in sizzling heat for an opening stage packed with hills.

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Tour de France: Penpix of the four race favourites

The Tour de France embarks from Florence on Saturday, a 21-day race billed as a four-way battle for the title.

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Verstappen on top in Austria after Norris runs off in practice  

Defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Rudiger back, Eriksen absent before Germany-Denmark Euro clash

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Friday returned to training ahead of Saturday's Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Denmark, having missed earlier sessions with a hamstring strain.

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LA Olympic chief hopes for French unity ahead of Paris Games

The head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has called on France to unify behind the Paris Games despite political turmoil that is clouding the build-up to next month's sporting extravaganza.

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River Seine unfit for swimming one month from Paris Olympics: tests

The river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Paris Olympics when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon, results showed Friday.

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France's far-right surge risks muddling Paris Olympics message

When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling the message around openness and diversity that organisers have been pushing for years.

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Murray, Djokovic cleared for Wimbledon duty

Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon.

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Andy Murray named in Wimbledon singles draw

Andy Murray was Friday named in the Wimbledon singles draw despite undergoing surgery last week.

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Djokovic to play Wimbledon despite injury worry

Novak Djokovic will play at Wimbledon after being named in the draw on Friday, despite concerns over his fitness following his withdrawal from the French Open.

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Malaysia to redesign 'ugly' Olympic kit after fan backlash

Malaysian officials agreed Friday to redesign some of the country's kit for next month's Paris Olympics after fans derided the outfits as "ugly" and "cheap looking".

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India fans dream of World Cup glory after long wait

Fan frenzy mounted Friday in India after their team reached the T20 World Cup final with a big win over England, putting the country on the brink of a first major title in over a decade.

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Donnarumma is Italy's man to beat in uncertain Euros title defence

Gianluigi Donnarumma has reprised his role as European Championship hero for Italy as he leads the uncertain holders into their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Switzerland.

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Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16

Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth.

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