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Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review. Dan Ndoye had just tied the game at 1-all in the 67th minute when Argentina's Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card following a tackle on Embolo. But video showed that the Swiss player was falling before Paredes made contact with him, so Embolo was given a yellow card under the "mistaken identity" protocol that's being used at the World Cup. Embolo had also received a yellow card earlier in the match, so he was sent off and the Swiss were left to play with 10 men the rest of the way. Switzerland managed to get the game to extra time and was trying to escape to a shootout. But then Julin Alvarez scored from long range in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martnez added another goal a few minutes later, lifting Argentina to a 3-1 victory. "We were punished because of a rule that, in my opinion, is completely unacceptable," Swiss coach Murat Yakin said. "It's very painful that we were eliminated that way. I don't think we deserve that today, and in my opinion, my boys are the real heroes. They put all their heart and their passion into their performance. I am very proud. They are very proud." Yakin wasn't done with his criticism of Portuguese referee Joo Pinheiro, though. "The referee made the wrong decision," Yakin said. "It was, in my opinion, a harmless foul, if it even was a foul. I know they will protect their referee, but this rule destroyed our game today, and it's very painful, and to be eliminated in that way hurts a lot." Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged that "luck was on our side because one of their players was sent off." It was the second time a yellow card was overturned using the "mistaken identity" protocol at the World Cup. The relatively obscure rule allows the video assistant referee to intervene when an incorrect player is shown a yellow or red card. "I think the red card changed our game," Swiss captain Granit Xhaka said. "This decision was difficult to accept now after the game because the dressing room was very quiet, disappointed." Earlier this week, the Egyptian Football Association said it "cannot remain silent" after what it believed was biased officiating in its 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players had criticized the officiating after the defending champion scored three unanswered goals to pull off one of the biggest comebacks in World Cup history. "Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials," FIFAs chief of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, said in response Wednesday. "When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and their families. This is not right." Yakin stopped short of saying Argentina was being favored by World Cup referees. But he also did not hold back about an incident that he believes changed the complexion of Saturday night's match. "We were punished by a referee's mistake," he said. "I didn't know this rule before. It was a very harmless situation, and then a yellow card was awarded. The VAR interfered. It was a very meaningful moment for us, and it was decisive in the outcome of the match." Reporting by The Associated Press.

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The Boilermaker It's more than a race.So promises the decades-long motto of international 15K that first took off in downtown Utica in 1978.And, racers and fans alike, showcased that motto July 12.Making friendsShelby Kurtz and Kimberly Heinkn looked like Boilermaker 5K buddies, collapsed together in the shade of the steps of St. Joseph St. Patrick Catholic Church,draining bottles of water over a chat, only to learn they hadrandomly collapsed together there, with Kurtz, from Syracusewith her husband of BoilermakerSunday, down the thruway a few exits,where she runs the 5K, then cheers him on as he finishes15 kilometers. Heinkn was arookieat the iconic race, traveling from Knoxville, TN, to run its 5K for the first time before rooting for her niece to finish the long run.We do it every year, said Kurtz, itsa tradition.Part of college graduation festivitiesBryan Christmas and son Joshua, who had just graduated from Boston College, flew in from Fredericksburg, VA to run the race together.Running to raise cancer awarenessChelsey Stape, Erin Miglin, and Delia Lynch, in town from the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania,grabbed some complimentary bottled water and fruit as-manned with their handmade signs, including one reading "Straight outa chemo" they prepared to go out and find a cozy spot along therace course to wave them for friend, Becca Torres.Torres suffers from pancreatic cancer and is running with Project Purple, the fundraising and advocacy non-profitthat supports those challenged by the disease.Shes running to raise money, said Stape, but also to prove that she can!Adam Aronson and his 13-year-old daughter, Willa, traveled from Toronto to run the Boilermaker 5K together, Willas first ever, tohonor a friend who died of the disease.Said Adam Aronson, she was a runner.Aronson shared that they, too, were with a cohort of runners and fansrepresentingProject Purple fromplaces like DC, Boston, Nashville, and New York City, using the occasion of the Boilermaker to raise awareness and funds.Said Aronson, Weveraised between $2,000 to $3,000 for Project Purple.This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: The Boilermaker is more than just a race

England's win over Norway didn't come without post-match controversy for the Three Lions. Star midfielder Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a 2-1 win in extra time that sent them to the World Cup semifinals for the fourth time ever. After the match, during an on-field interview, head coach Thomas Tuchel pointed out that his team could have been much better. "We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today," Tuchel said in a post-match interview on FOX Sports. "The result is fantastic. Were in the last four. Its amazing, but not happy with the performance ... in every sense." Bellingham, who scored both of England's goals to bring his tally for the tournament up to six, seemed to disagree with his coach's critique after England prevailed in the heat and humidity of South Florida, with temperatures reaching 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) at the start of warmups. "Well, whatever," Bellingham said, shaking his head. "It's difficult out there. It's a tough shift. My thoughts and appreciation goes to the players out there who put in a great shift." Former U.S. men's national team coach and FOX Sports analyst Bob Bradley downplayed the impact of Tuchel's comments, which struck a chord with Bellingham. "I don't think it's anything," Bradley said, calling the comments "postgame emotions." "Tuchel, like a lot of us, is never satisfied and always demanding," Bradley told us. "Bellingham represents the players and the effort against a good team." Tuchel clarified in his news conference that he was "proud and happy" with how his squad has overcome adversity, but added, "I'm also a football coach and I also have demands. ... I think we can play faster. I think we can play more clinically." Bellingham added, "The game is split into loads of different facets. Some of it is technical, tactical. For me, the biggest one is psychological and how you can manage setbacks, how you can manage adversity. This team showed yet again that they can do it, and thats a really valuable skill and trait to have." Former U.S. national team midfielder and FOX Sports analyst Sacha Kljestan believes the comments won't affect England as it approaches a semifinal matchup with reigning champion Argentina. "I dont think it's a very big deal," Kljestan told us. "He was clearly exhausted after putting in a huge effort. Maybe after watching the game back, he will see that England was a little sloppy on the day. He has a right to say what he said, and I dont think it should be a big thing." Next up for England is a semifinal round matchup against Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta (3 p.m. ET on FOX and streaming on FOX One). The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The Los Angeles Sparks announced the franchise agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday. Pebley was hired as the Sparks GM in January 2024. We are grateful to Raegan for her leadership and commitment to the Los Angeles Sparks and womens basketball, said Managing Partner and Governor Eric Holoman, per the Sparks press release. Her work on the Sparks roster and player experience will have a lasting positive impact on our organization. We sincerely thank her for all she has invested in the Sparks and wish her success in her next chapter.Aug 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley watches during the game against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesAssistant general managers Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will both take over as interim general managers for the Sparks until the franchise hires a new GM.Who is Pebley?The Sparks hired Pebley despite her little experience working in a front office. She had a lot of collegiate coaching experience, serving as head coach for Utah State, Fresno State and TCU. During her stint with Fresno State, the Bulldogs went 46-20 and made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Pebley started her coaching career as an assistant coach at George Mason in 1997 then took on an assistant coaching role at Colorado State in 1999.Prior to her career at the Sparks GM, Pebley played 30 career games in the WNBA. After her collegiate career with Colorado, she was drafted in third round of the 1997 WNBA Draft by the Utah Starzz then played with the Cleveland Rockers in 1998.In Pebleys first season as GM for the Sparks, Los Angeles went 8-32. This season, the Sparks are 10-11.Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe post Sparks Part Ways With GM Raegan Pebley appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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