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England took a long time to get going in Germany but march on to Berlin to face Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final buoyed by more late drama and their best performance of the tournament to beat the Netherlands 2-1. Ollie Watkins was the unlikely hero for the Three Lions …

At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream — and a way out of poverty. Aged 10-18, the young boxers spar in the Bago city gymnasium after …

Gareth Southgate’s team scored a late goal in the game, allowing them to take the lead after a tough start. England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a …

Thanh Hóa succesfully retained their National Cup title and extend a relationship with Bulgarian coach Velizar Popov to 2026. Thanh Hoá players, coaches, and officials celebrate their National Cup victory, beating Hà Nội FC 9-8 in the penalties. Photos of VPF HÀ NỘI — Thanh Hóa defended their National Cup …

The event, which is taking place at the Centre for Training, Coaching and Sports Competition of Hải Dương Province, will last until July 13. Athletes compete at the National Youth Archery Championship 2024. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s team are leading at the ongoing National Youth Archery …

Rafaelson Bezerra Fernandes was celebrated three times at the V-League Awards — an annual ceremony to honour the best players, coaches, teams and organising boards from the 2023-24 football season. Football Rafaelson Bezerra Fernandes wins big with three individual titles at the V-League Awards 2024 on July 9 in Hà Nội. …

After three consecutive losses a week ago, the Hanoi Buffaloes have shown signs of bouncing back with two consecutive wins in the last three days against the Saigon Heat and the Đà Nẵng Dragons. Hasan Thomas (white shirt) with 20 points and 15 rebounds helps the Buffaloes back in contention. Photo courtesy of VBA HCM CITY — …

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund. Southgate’s men are aiming to reach the final of a major tournament on foreign soil for the first time and take a …

Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his “last battles” with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final. After a lacklustre display against Ecuador in the quarter-finals, Messi looked back to himself again, connecting …

Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền showed her volleyball talents, becoming FIVB Challenger Cup’s best scorer and best spiker, along with having one of the world’s top fastest smash. Volleyball Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền (right) played a key role in Việt Nam’s AVC Challenger Cup victory and FIVB Challenger Cup bronze medal. …