A Mikel Merino goal in the last moments of extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over hosts Germany in an enthralling Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday between the tournament's two most successful nations.The eagerly anticipated match hit fever pitch as the teams slugged it out at a raucous Stuttgart Arena filled by a majority of German fans…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMiami continued its scorching run on the recruiting trail Friday afternoon when the Hurricanes beat Michigan and Nebraska to a commitment from top interior offensive lineman S.J. Alofaituli.The five-star offensive guard from Nevada's Bishop Gorman High School is the No. 10 overall prospect in the 2025 ESPN 300. Alofaituli's decision comes after the 6-foot-3, 285-pound blocker took official…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz came back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach Wimbledon's fourth round on Friday in an entertaining match between two pals that was filled with moments of brilliance and a series of momentum swings.The third-seeded Alcaraz was outplayed for stretches by No. 29 Tiafoe but surged to…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhen a team triumphs, supporters quickly credit the offensive players for their efforts on the pitch and the coach for the tactical management over the course of the 90 minutes. But a goalkeeper's performance, no matter how great, often goes unnoticed.Emiliano Martínez, however, leaped into the spotlight in the Copa América quarterfinals on Thursday to put aside any…