Tag: Europe
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
LONDON — After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer.
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German investigators seek motive in fatal knife attack
WUERZBURG, Germany — Investigators were looking Saturday for a motive behind an attack in the German city of Wuerzburg in which a man armed...
Dutch rider Demi Vollering wins La Course in sprint finish
LANDERNEAU, France — Dutch rider Demi Vollering won a sprint finish on Saturday to claim a maiden victory in La Course, the women’s one-day...
Long flights frustrate some teams at sprawling Euro 2020
A sprawling European Championship like no other is racking up air miles like never before.
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Bottas looking to rescue his F1 season in Austria
SPIELBERG, Austria — If Valtteri Bottas wants to turn around his below-par season while his future at Mercedes is in doubt, the Styrian Grand...
France names Thauvin, Gignac to Olympic squad
PARIS — France named World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and veteran striker André-Pierre Gignac to its Olympic soccer team on Friday.
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WIMBLEDON 2021: Serena Williams takes another shot at No. 24
Women to watch at Wimbledon, which starts Monday at the All England Club:
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US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
WASHINGTON — Roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the main American military force completes...
De Bruyne in ‘perfect condition’ for game against Portugal
SEVILLE, Spain — Kevin De Bruyne is back, and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez expects him to be at his best this weekend.
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Russia mandates vaccinations for some as virus cases surge
MOSCOW — They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians by mid-June...