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Bahamas tops Finland 96-85 in Olympic qualifying tournament opener, Slovenia falls to Croatia
Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are now facing an uphill battle to get there. Hield scored 24 points, Valdez Edgecombe Jr. added 20 and the Bahamas beat Finland 96-85 on Tuesday in the first game of the Olympic qualifying...
After a failed bid to become prime minister, Croatia's president says he'll run for a second term
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia's President Zoran Milanović said on Wednesday that he plans to seek a second five-year term at a presidential election expected later this year, months after his failed bid to become the prime minister. Milanović told reporters that he expects...
England wins group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia advances to knockout round after 0-0 draw, Croatia is eliminated
Zaccagni scores in injury time for Italy to advance at Euro 2024 with draw against Croatia
A major power outage hits Balkan region as countries swelter in an early summer heat wave
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A major hourslong power outage hit much of the Balkans on Friday as the southern European region sweltered in an early heat wave that sent temperatures soaring to more than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Montenegrin authorities said that...
Czech man arrested in Croatia after explosion kills his 9-year-old child
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A Czech man has been detained in Croatia for allegedly allowing his 9-year-old child to take an explosive device from a military zone which later killed the child, Croatian police said on Friday. The 46-year-old man on Wednesday entered a restricted military...
Gjasula scores own goal then last-gasp equalizer for Albania in 2-2 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Albania substitute Klaus Gjasula had the rare experience of scoring for both teams Wednesday in an intense 2-2 draw with Croatia that could make it difficult for each to survive the group stage at Euro 2024. The Croatian players were particularly...
A look at the Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro. Hits or fashion faux pas?
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character, Tintin. Croatia’s shirt will not go unnoticed. Germany’s home jersey is a classic white but the away shirt is a bold pink and purple. Ahead of the European soccer...
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the water polo competition
A roadmap to follow for the water polo competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch —Maggie Steffens, United States: The decorated attacker was banged up at the Tokyo Olympics, but she still helped the U.S. to an unprecedented third consecutive gold medal. She is...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern stars
Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity at soccer's highest levels almost defies belief. Luka Modric is 38, still performing for Real Madrid and will be expected to provide the X Factor for Croatia at the Euros in...