Category: Basketball

The official player of the match against Hungary and Germany, Granit Xhaka was also described as “the best player on the pitch” by Roy Keane in Switzerland’s 2-0 win over Italy in the round of 16. He is having an extraordinary Euro 2024. England await in the last eight and, with concerns over an injury,...

England have booked a date with Switzerland in the quarter-finals after a woeful performance against Slovakia – so what problems does Gareth Southgate need to address? England were 86 seconds away from crashing out of Euro 2024, a result that arguably would have defined Southgate’s reign and ended his eight-year tenure on a tragic low....

Switzerland’s midfielder Ruben Vargas (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal against Italy. Photo: Ronny HARTMANN / AFPSource: AFP Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed...

Scotland are alive and kicking as they head to Stuttgart for the final game, knowing a win against Hungary should send them through to the knockouts for the first time in history. It’s a tough task but they should take confidence from the way they competed against Switzerland. Front-foot, aggressive pressing, Robertson leading with his...

SOCCER Carlos De la Cruz hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning and Otto Kemp added a two-run homer to lead the Reading Fightin Phils to a 5-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in an Eastern League game Saturday night in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Sea Dogs were held to six hits. Kyle...

SOCCER Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to appear in a European Championship as Spain’s new generation brushed aside Croatia’s challenge 3-0 in its opening game Saturday in Berlin. Yamal, age 16 years, 338 days, also became the youngest to set up a goal at the tournament when he crossed for Dani Carvajal to score...

Switzerland’s Kwadwo Duah celebrates scoring against Hungary at Euro 2024. Photo: Angelos Tzortzinis / AFPSource: AFP Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s side raced into a two-goal lead by half-time in Cologne...

Story Links INDIANAPOLIS – Former women’s basketball star, Jazmyn Turner will continue her playing career as she signs a professional contract with Team Helios vs Baseket in Vetroz, Switzerland. Turner will be competing in the SBL League.   “I’m looking forward to being able to experience being overseas and learn more about...

Austria’s midfielder Konrad Laimer (L) and Switzerland defender Nico Elvedi featured at the Kybunpark. Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFPSource: AFP Switzerland and their Alpine neighbours Austria played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday in a final match before both sides head over the border to Euro 2024 in Germany. Christoph Baumgartner put visitors Austria ahead...

MIES (Switzerland) – The Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024 lineup is now known and with the game schedule also confirmed, we’re checking out the 12 nations bidding for glory at Paris 2024. We’re focusing on the second highest placed team in the FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike, namely China. How they qualified...

MIES (Switzerland) – The Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament at Paris 2024 promises to be an exciting spectacle with teams vying for the gold medal. The competition system ensures a thrilling showcase of talent, as national teams battle through their journey to claim Olympic glory. Here’s how the competition system works: Group Phase In both tournaments, the...

MIES (Switzerland) – The Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament at Paris 2024 promises to be an exciting spectacle with teams vying for the gold medal. The competition system ensures a thrilling showcase of talent, as national teams battle through their journey to claim Olympic glory. Here’s how the competition system works: Group Phase In both tournaments, the...