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Swedish world champion with impressive track record takes over Danish national hockey team

The Danish Ice Hockey Union has appointed Swede Tommy Samuelsson as the new Danish national team head coach on a two-year contract. Samuelsson most recently coached Timra in the SHL and brings 27 years of top-level coaching experience from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lilli Tagger on her rapid rise, one-handed backhand & working with Schiavone

She is spoken of as one of the greatest talents of her generation. Despite her youth, Austrian Lilli Tagger has already played in two Grand Slams and this year broke into the WTA Top 100. In Prague, she is being coached by Italian icon Francesca Schiavone, and so far, the result is a quarter-final appearance without dropping a single set.

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Nottingham Forest sign Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on two-year deal

Nottingham Forest have signed ⁠Austria midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on ‌a two-year deal, the Premier ‌League club said ‌on Thursday.

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Champions League club accused of bullying after expelling three players from senior squad

Champions League club SK Sturm Graz has been accused of bullying by the Austrian players' union after management excluded three players from the main squad, allegedly in an effort to force contract terminations

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'The champions are back' - Spain find their groove heading into Portugal duel

Spain's commanding 3-0 win over Austria has ⁠restored belief around the European champions after a slow start to the World Cup, sending ‌Luis de la Fuente's side into their last-16 clash with ‌Portugal with confidence renewed and expectations rising ‌again.

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Three things Portugal will have to improve on despite knocking out Croatia

The final game at Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint, as Portugal came from a goal down to defeat Croatia 2-1. They will move on to face Spain, who topped Austria 3-0 earlier in the day. But what are some things Roberto Martinez's men will have to improve on?

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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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De la Fuente feels Spain can sill improve despite classy win over Austria

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente refused to ⁠get carried away after his side's commanding 3-0 victory over Austria sent them into the World ‌Cup last 16 on Thursday, insisting there was still plenty of ‌room for improvement and warning that "satisfaction can kill".

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Oyarzabal at the double as imperious Spain swat aside Austria to seal last-16 spot

Spain showed their quality in a 3-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having still not conceded a goal. Mikel Oyarzabal set them on their way with his 23rd and 24th goal involvements in his last 16 internationals.

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Russell aiming to continue rejuvenated title charge at home British Grand Prix

Fresh from a confidence-boosting victory in Austria, George Russell will seek to re-establish his title credentials this weekend by beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and winning again in the British Grand Prix.

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'Yamal will be excellent for the next 12-14 years, maybe longer': Austria coach Rangnick

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said football fans around the ⁠world love watching Lamine Yamal play, but stopping the Spain winger from showcasing his talent will be one ‌of his side's top priorities in the World Cup round of 32 ‌on Thursday.

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Spain declares Yamal, Munoz and Pino fit to face Austria

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said ⁠his talent-rich squad was ready to face Austria in their World Cup last-32 match on Thursday ‌with Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino all available ‌for selection.

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Hamilton laments lack of power and poor tyre performance after Austrian GP

Lewis Hamilton lamented his Ferrari's lack of power and poor tyre performance on Sunday after finishing a fighting fifth, having started third, in the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Max Verstappen felt competitive for first time this season after second-place finish

Max Verstappen said he finally felt he had a winning car after finishing ⁠runner-up in Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.

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Russell fends off Verstappen to win thrilling Austrian GP with Antonelli third

George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix.

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Drama at the death as Austria and Algeria claim last knockout places with six-goal draw

Algeria and Austria played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, with both sides netting in stoppage time, ensuring both nations advanced from Group J into the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32, with Das Nationalteam qualifying from the group stage for the first time since the 1954 finals.

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George Russell claims pole ahead of Ferrari drivers at Austrian Grand Prix

George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position ahead of the two Ferraris for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.

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George Russell responds in final practice after pipping title rival Kimi Antonelli

George Russell bounced back to beat his Mercedes teammate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli and clock the fastest time in Saturday's final free practice session for Sunday's "heat-hazard" Austrian Grand Prix.

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World Cup LIVE: Austria knock Iran out with stoppage time equaliser as group stage ends

It is the final day of the World Cup group stages before the serious business starts tomorrow evening, but there is still plenty to be decided on a fascinating day 17.

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Rangnick dismisses concerns Austria and Algeria will play to lose

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

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Antonelli dominates practice sessions on first day of running in Austria

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest in Friday practice for the Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes sought to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

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Formula 1 governing body declare heat hazard for Austrian Grand Prix weekend

Formula 1's governing body declared a heat hazard for the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg's ⁠Red Bull Ring this weekend, the first time this season that the designation has been used.

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Max Verstappen heads to Red Bull's home Grand Prix in Austria feeling optimistic

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by a major upgrade package and seeking his first win of the season and a record-extending fifth win at the event.

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How Lionel Messi and Argentina battled to an important World Cup win over Austria

All eyes were understandably on Lionel Messi after his hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.