The NBA is just hours away from tipping off its first-ever two-night Draft, beginning on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. And the Cavaliers – sitting on the clock at No. 20 overall – need to begin answering some serious, hard-hitting questions, like: Are they willing to draft a player with bigger hair than Jarrett Allen? Kyshawn...
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Rudiger injury ‘problematic’ for Germany last-16 game
Antonio Rudiger could be a doubt for Germany’s last-16 game at the European Championship with a thigh injury. The Real Madrid defender, 31, played the full the game as the tournament hosts came from behind to draw 1-1 with Switzerland to top Group A. Rudiger is a key player for Julian Nagelsmann and has played...
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The Briefing: Switzerland 1-1 Germany – Fullkrug is the saviour but hosts look vulnerable
This was the night Germany’s party almost fell flat. The Euro 2024 hosts had looked imperious at this tournament, winning both of their opening games, but Switzerland seemed certain to bring that momentum to a halt in Frankfurt as they led 1-0. But Niclas Fullkrug’s stoppage-time equaliser ensured a point for Julian Nagelsmann’s side and...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Who needs what to reach the knockout stage?
The final round of group games at Euro 2024 get underway today (June 23) and there is an enormous amount to play for as teams battle to reach the knockout stage. Of the 24 countries competing, only Poland (who have been eliminated) and Spain and Portugal (both topping the group) are assured of their finishing...
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Switzerland vs Germany: start time, team news, stream info
Hello and welcome along to The Athletic‘s live coverage of Switzerland vs Germany at Euro 2024. Today marks the start of the final round of group-stage fixtures and, over the next few days, we will find out which 16 teams will be playing in the knockouts. Tournament hosts Germany have already secured their place in...
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First shot on target from Havertz
2′ Switzerland 0-0 Germany Maybe it’s too early to be making grand, sweeping professions of love for players. But Jamal Musiala, goodness gracious. He gets the ball, back to goal, in his own half on the right touchline, Remo Freuler at his back. A touch to control, a delicate caress to bring it under his...
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Superb discipline from the Swiss
48′ Switzerland 1-0 Germany Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is known for being a clever tactician. And it is fascinating seeing how Germany are setting up. Early in the half, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala were playing as central strikers (or false nines), with No 10 Ilkay Gundogan and nominal striker Kai Havertz stretching...
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Kroos lets fly
48′ Switzerland 1-0 Germany Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is known for being a clever tactician. And it is fascinating seeing how Germany are setting up. Early in the half, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala were playing as central strikers (or false nines), with No 10 Ilkay Gundogan and nominal striker Kai Havertz stretching...
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Germany keeping Swiss defence honest
2′ Switzerland 0-0 Germany Maybe it’s too early to be making grand, sweeping professions of love for players. But Jamal Musiala, goodness gracious. He gets the ball, back to goal, in his own half on the right touchline, Remo Freuler at his back. A touch to control, a delicate caress to bring it under his...
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NO GOAL! It’s been disallowed!
2′ Switzerland 0-0 Germany Maybe it’s too early to be making grand, sweeping professions of love for players. But Jamal Musiala, goodness gracious. He gets the ball, back to goal, in his own half on the right touchline, Remo Freuler at his back. A touch to control, a delicate caress to bring it under his...
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GOAL! Germany take the lead!
2′ Switzerland 0-0 Germany Maybe it’s too early to be making grand, sweeping professions of love for players. But Jamal Musiala, goodness gracious. He gets the ball, back to goal, in his own half on the right touchline, Remo Freuler at his back. A touch to control, a delicate caress to bring it under his...
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Germany want a penalty!
2′ Switzerland 0-0 Germany Maybe it’s too early to be making grand, sweeping professions of love for players. But Jamal Musiala, goodness gracious. He gets the ball, back to goal, in his own half on the right touchline, Remo Freuler at his back. A touch to control, a delicate caress to bring it under his...