Berliner Boersenzeitung - Sports (English)

England have earned right to be Euro 2024 favourites: Kane

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions "are here to win" Euro 2024 as they aim to live up to the tag of pre-tournament favourites in their opening game against Serbia on Sunday.

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Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes Euros history

Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition's history.

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Rain delays England's must-win T20 World Cup game against Namibia

Defending champions England faced an anxious wait after several heavy downpours delayed the start of their must-win T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

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Brighton make Hurzeler, 31, youngest Premier League manager

Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest full-time manager of an English Premier League club after Brighton announced Saturday they had appointed the 31-year-old as their new head coach.

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India v Canada latest T20 World Cup rain victim at wet Lauderhill

The ill-fated Florida leg of the T20 World Cup was hit by another abandoned match on Saturday with a wet outfield leading to the India and Canada game being called off.

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Eriksen keen to look forward after Euro 2020 trauma

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen said his traumatic collapse in his team's opening game of Euro 2020 is not a moment he regularly thinks about as he prepares to make his first appearance at the tournament since.

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England sweat on weather as rain delays must-win T20 World Cup game against Namibia

Defending champions England were left with an anxious wait after a heavy downpour delayed the toss in their must-win T20 World Cup match against Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

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'Everyone gives us no chance', says Poland boss Probierz

Poland coach Michal Probierz said Saturday he believed in his underdog side before their Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands, even if outsiders gave them no chance.

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Serbia coach sees 'unbelievable' Bellingham as a future Ballon d'Or

Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic believes stopping Jude Bellingham is the key to his side shocking England in their Euro 2024 opener on Sunday.

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Sinner to road-test new number one ranking in Halle

Jannik Sinner will take his new world number one status for a test run next week at the Halle Open, with the Italian saying on Saturday he is ready to tackle what he admits will be a limited season on grass.

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Hungary coach Rossi blasts 'passive' flops after Euro defeat to Switzerland

Marco Rossi slammed his Hungary flops after their Euro 2024 campaign started with a dismal 3-1 defeat against Switzerland on Saturday, warning it may be "impossible" to defeat hosts Germany in their next match.

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Hungary coach Rossi blasts 'too passive' team after Euro defeat to Switzerland

Marco Rossi slammed his Hungary flops after their Euro 2024 campaign started with a dismal 3-1 defeat against Switzerland on Saturday and warned it may be "impossible" to defeat group favourites Germany in their next match.

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Aberg chases win in US Open debut while Scheffler struggles

Ludvig Aberg, trying to become the first US Open debut winner since 1913, carried a one-stroke lead into Saturday's third round at Pinehurst, where top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was 11 strokes adrift.

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US swimmers 'frustrated' at Chinese doping scandal as Olympic trials begin

America's 100m breaststroke world record-holder Lilly King called the latest doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers "disappointing and frustrating" as the sport gears up for its ultimate showcase at the Paris Olympics.

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Switzerland sink Hungary to make strong start at Euro 2024

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.

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Spain's Yamal, 16, to become youngest ever Euros player against Croatia

Lamine Yamal will become the youngest player ever to feature at a European Championship after Spain coach Luis de la Fuente selected him to start their first match against Croatia on Saturday.

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Britain's Raducanu into first semi-final since 2022

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has reached her first semi-final since 2022 after Fran Jones withdrew from their quarter-final in Nottingham on Saturday.

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Football great Zidane kicks off Le Mans 24 Hours

French football great Zinedine Zidane acted as starter to get the mythic Le Mans 24 Hour race on its way at 1400GMT on Saturday.

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Confident Kipyegon to run a double in Paris

Kenyan middle-distance superstar Faith Kipyegon will chase two golds at next month's Paris Olympics after she added qualification for her 1500m speciality at trials in Nairobi on Saturday.

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France star Thuram takes stand against far right ahead of elections

France forward Marcus Thuram on Saturday called on voters in the country to "fight" to stop the far right coming to power in upcoming snap elections.

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Former Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell dies at 54

Ex-Premier League striker Kevin Campbell has died aged 54, his former clubs Arsenal and Everton announced on Saturday.

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IOC issues first list of Russians and Belarusians eligible for Olympics

Fourteen Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes were included on Saturday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on an initial list of "Individual Neutral Athletes" (AINs) eligible to compete in the Paris Games.

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Swim star Campbell fails to make fifth Olympics, pop star Simpson misses out

Shayna Jack and Meg Harris booked Australia's two spots in the Olympic 50m freestyle Saturday, with Tokyo gold medallist Emma McKeon and a tearful fellow veteran Cate Campbell missing out.

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Cycling star Cavendish knighted in King's birthday honours

Veteran British cyclist Mark Cavendish has been given a knighthood in King Charles's birthday honours.

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Montenegro and Millwall goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

Montenegro and Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26, his club and national football association announced on Saturday.

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'Heads must roll': Pakistan ex-stars, media slam T20 World Cup exit

Pakistan's ex-stars and media blamed team discord and biased selection for the Asian cricket powerhouse's humiliating first-round exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.

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Nagelsmann embracing Germany's blistering Euros start

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann said he would not be a "killjoy" after the host nation's blistering start to Euro 2024 -- a 5-1 thumping of Scotland in Munich.

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Chiefs upset Hurricanes in Super Rugby semi-final

A Waikato Chiefs side inspired by fly-half Damian McKenzie upset the Wellington Hurricanes 30-19 on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby final against the Auckland Blues.

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'Love at first sight' as women shine in Le Mans world

Coming into motorsports from the worlds of business head-hunting and even dog grooming, women will make their presence felt at the iconic Le Mans 24 Hour Race which gets underway on Saturday.

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Dutch aiming to build on World Cup efforts at Euro 2024

An injury-hit Netherlands kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Poland in Hamburg on Sunday, hoping to build on a promising performance at the Qatar World Cup after years of struggles.

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Serbia's Mitrovic in best ever shape and ready to shock England

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been one of the Saudi Pro League's most successful imports and the Serbian striker believes he can carry that form into Euro 2024 to shock England on Sunday.

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England out to dispel Euro 2024 doubts against Serbia

England's attacking arsenal sees them start Euro 2024 as the bookmakers' favourites to end a wait since 1966 to win a major tournament, but some doubts persist over the Three Lions ahead of Sunday's opener against Serbia.

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