Sixteen countries qualified for the tournament that was being held in Malaga, Spain. The tournament kicked off on July 2, with the Gold Medal match concluding on Sunday, July 10. The United States continued its dominance at the U17 Basketball World Cup, defeating the host country, Spain, with a second-half comeback in the Finals. For more on the results of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, we have you covered below....
Their previous record - 143 points - was set in 1990 by Brazil, but the United States was able to go one basket better as they beat Korea by 76 points in their fourth game of the World Cup. Leading the team in scoring was Brionna Jones with 24 points, while A’Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Shakira Austin, and Kelsey Plum all had at least 16. The United States’ own record was 119 points, which they set in 2006 and matched in 2014, but it was clear by the mid-fourth quarter that this would be blown out of the water, with Team USA’s offense seemingly unstoppable....
The United States had defeated Australia 102-86 just two days earlier, and the Americans hadn’t lost in a major international tournament or exhibition since the 2006 world championship semifinals against Greece (where they went on to win the bronze). The winning streak was the longest in Team USA history, ESPN notes, and the Americans had been 30-0 all-time in Australia. Now the path to the World Cup looks even more challenging than ever....
The Heat center was injured after he slipped and fell in the third quarter. He went back to the locker room and did not return. Olynyk has been scheduled to have X-rays on what appeared to be a knee injury, Canada coach Nick Nurse told reporters. Olynyk, 28, averaged 10.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in 79 appearances for Miami in 2018-19. He started 36 games for the team, which finished with a 39-43 record and missed the playoffs....
“They’ve become close in a short period of time,” Popovich said (via ESPN). “The camaraderie has blossomed, and I think that will bode well for us.” USA Basketball announced the final roster last weekend with the final cut coming when Kyle Kuzma left the team because of a foot injury. The ultimate roster was different than many expected as several star veterans withdrew their invitations in the months leading up to the tournament....
Some women will never be aware of uterine fibroids because they have no symptoms. They may only find out about a fibroid by accident while undergoing another procedure. Other women with fibroids will struggle with abnormal menstrual cycles, fertility issues, and pain. The development of fibroids is related to hormone fluctuations during a woman’s childbearing years. That’s why many women see a decrease in fibroids after menopause. However, others do not....
Technology itself is going through a reinvention these days. The word no longer causes fireworks in the NASDAQ. But it has many new faces. It’s the science and the innovation that are creating growth and opportunities in diverse fields like nanotechnology, biometrics, solar energy and biotech. And it’s the behind-the-scenes wizardry that is developing devices to help the elderly maintain their independence longer. While these industries aren’t immune to the effects of a sluggish economy, their long-term growth potential seems strong enough to offer opportunities for job seekers....
Previous selections for the special team in the Squad Battles mode have included custom-made sides from players such as Alexandre Lacazette, Dele Alli and Antoine Griezmann, which usually comprised of team-mates and icons of the game. However, the latest squad, named @ChelseaFC has only a minor connection to the Blues, with Antonio Conte selected as the manager and on-loan defender Kurt Zouma picked on the bench. Former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is included in the starting XI, alongside Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez in a three-man attack....
EA Sports aims to improve the game every year and the 2018 edition is no exception. From crossing to holding the ball up - how has the game developer altered or enhanced the gameplay this time around? CROSSING A brand-new crossing system has been introduced with vastly different mechanics to FIFA 17. The standard cross has more pace and curve on it, compared to the more-looped delivery from last year, which makes the function feel more realistic....
With the undefeated Paris Saint-Germaine taking Ligue 1 by storm with Lionel Messi’s arrival, PSG looks to win their first Ligue 1 title since the 2019-2020 season, and if “FIFA 22” is any indicator, they’ve got as good a shot as any. While PSG is dominating the pitch in Ligue 1, they’re also doing it in a virtual setting, with the trio of Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr. named as some of “FIFA 22’s” most dynamic and destructive players....
Monday’s news release, which announced punishments for more than a dozen football associations following November’s World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies, noted the fines were prompted by “homophobic chants in some instances.” READ MORE: FIFA fines England over poppy display Mexico has been fined multiple times because of a gay slur chanted by fans during opposing goal kicks. Guillermo Cantu, the secretary general of the Mexican Football Federation, argued in October that “the chant in Mexico is not as FIFA has interpreted it....
The 52-year-old, chief officer for technical development at world football’s governing body, says he is determined to stamp out the number of incidents in which players confront officials. Van Basten has proposed a rugby-style rule that would allow only team captains to speak to the referee, in order to reduce the amount of time wasted during arguments. “I’m sure the behaviour of the players can be better. We are thinking about it to put it in the right direction,” he told the BBC....
With the kick-off to the prestigious event which has thrown up many great talents of the future throughout its history now just under a month away, Goal continues to bring you a brief guide to every participating nation. In this segment, we take a glance at West African nation Niger’s history in the competition, its road to qualification and much more ahead of their arrival in India. INTRODUCTION Nicknamed the Menas, the landlocked-nation in West Africa has not been one of the stronger sides on the continent traditionally....
FIFA U17 World Cup: All you need to know about the venues Goal has been profling the 24 nations participating in the tourney and we now take a look at one of the Asian powerhouses, Japan who are participating in their seventh FIFA Under 17 World Cup. INTRODUCTION: The Blue Samurais Country: Japan Confederation: AFC (Asia)Nicknames: サムライ・ブルー (Samurai Blue) Coach: Yoshiro Moriyama Japan have been of the dominant forces in Asian Football in the recent decades....
INTRODUCTION: La Furia Roja Country: Spain Confederation: UEFA (Europe)Nicknames: La Furia Roja, La Rojita Style of play: Tiki-TakaCoach: Santi Denia Spanish football teams are famous for the style of football they practice throughout their ranks. Whether it is their senior men’s national team or the U-17 youth team, the football philosophy remains the same. Although Spain is a nation that has enjoyed success in the world of football, the U-17 teams from the country haven’t really shown up in FIFA World Cup tournaments....
This year’s tournament is being played in six stadiums across cities such as New Delhi and Kolkata and will start on October 6, with the final scheduled for October 28. England, Germany, the United States and Brazil are among the teams to have qualified but reigning champions Nigeria are absent. Goal has all the information you need to know as some of the world’s best young players prepare to take to the big stage....
The tournament will be held in November and December for the first time, as temperatures can top 45 degrees Celsius during a Qatari summer. Eight stadiums across five cites in the country, its capital Doha as well as Lusail, Al Khor, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah will host the games. Here is who is playing, how they qualified, and who they will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2022....
So what next? Obviously, wait. How long? Do the math. Next week U.N. inspectors will almost surely be given extra time. Washington insiders are already talking a month–and possibly two. Depending on what the inspectors find, there’s then the prospect of a U.N. debate over a second resolution. The first took two months. The next probably won’t be easier. Add it all up, and the date for military action is late March, at the earliest, and could be June....
