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Argentina players privately stunned by Thomas Tuchel’s defensive approach

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Argentina were stunned by England’s response to taking the lead in their World Cup semi-final and were shocked by the defensive nature of Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions, having specifically prepared themselves for the introduction of pace in the second half.

The Independent understands Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was braced for the introduction of one of Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, if not both. Scaloni and his staff were aware that their side’s main vulnerability is when a game is stretched, leaving them vulnerable to speed in behind.

Argentina players remarked afterwards that they feared this exact scenario following Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute goal, only to gradually realise that England were dropping deeper and deeper.

Thomas Tuchel admitted a third-place play-off with France was not a fixture either side wanted (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Thomas Tuchel admitted a third-place play-off with France was not a fixture either side wanted (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)

Scaloni and his staff were still preparing themselves for one of Saka or Madueke to come on by the second hydration break, but then saw how Tuchel was planning to introduce a series of defensive-minded players, further removing England’s out-balls and threat on the counter-attack.

It meant Scaloni felt free to go even more attacking – including bringing on match-winner Lauturo Martinez for left-back Nicolas Tagliafico – to eventually win the game in stoppage time.

Ezri Konsa came on for Anthony Gordon in the 72nd minute as Tuchel switched to a back five. Dan Burn and Nico O’Reilly then replaced Reece James and Declan Rice, respectively, in the 82nd minute.

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It was only in the 90th minute, after Enzo Fernandez had scored a long-range equaliser for Argentina, that another forward was introduced in Marcus Rashford for Djed Spence and Ivan Toney for John Stones. England also only had 12 per cent of the possession in between Gordon’s opener and Martinez’s winner.

On seeing Tuchel’s first change and its impact – with Argentina enjoying more and more territory and chances – Scaloni abandoned plans to keep a defensive measure in store. The coach saw that he no longer needed a specialist left-back against English pace, so went for broke with Martinez coming on for Tagliafico on 81 minutes, and 62nd-minute sub Nico Gonzalez going to left-back.

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal after England dropped off and invited pressure
Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal after England dropped off and invited pressure (Reuters)

England’s tactical decisions were a huge subject of discussion among Argentina players amid their celebrations, with particular surprise at how quickly Tuchel went to five at the back and how neither Saka nor Madueke played a single minute in the match. The players had been reminded of the qualities of both at half-time.

It also seemed to surprise several England players, with captain Harry Kane even remarking the approach of trying to “hold on” to a 1-0 lead was “not enough at this level”. That sentiment was echoed by centre-back Marc Guehi, who said: “We should have carried on pushing. It kind of felt like we scored and then the mentality was go back, defend.”

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The FA are nevertheless understood to feel that England’s elimination was not the fault of Tuchel’s tactical decisions, as they press ahead trying to win a home Euro 2028 under the German. Chief executive Mark Bullingham has privately expressed his satisfaction with the manager’s overall performance.

There is a belief within the FA that Tuchel is also attempting to evolve some cultural issues within the team. One theory that has grown is how the players almost felt a natural instinct to withdraw, despite the manager visibly doubling and then trebling down on this.

Tuchel, who signed a contract extension in February that will take him to Euro 2028, spoke about this very issue following the defeat to Argentina. Asked whether it is possible to change the English mentality, he said: “If it happens then it has to be changed.

“But I’m not sure, I always try to think in football terms, in football matters. I haven’t seen the data yet but I think right after the goal, the momentum swings completely in ball possession, chances and it drops dramatically.

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Tuchel spoke about England’s ‘DNA’ following the defeat to Argentina and said it was why his team dropped off
Tuchel spoke about England’s ‘DNA’ following the defeat to Argentina and said it was why his team dropped off (Getty)

“We got too passive within our structure. I tried to help, not to become more passive with a back five but to be more active, to be quicker out to the wingers, not to open up the gaps between the back four.

“We encouraged everyone to step out, to be more active within the structure, but we just struggled. We couldn’t find any duels any more which was why we dropped deeper and deeper, which was never the plan but it happened. We needed to get back on the ball otherwise you cannot break the pressure and you cannot get the momentum back.

“I think ball possession plays a crucial role. It’s maybe not in our DNA like it is in the Spanish DNA or Argentinian or Brazilian DNA to take the ball, control the game and the ball, which is also a big problem.”

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End Of Road For Rohit Sharma After England ODIs? BCCI Selectors Inform 2027 World Cup Decision: Report

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The question marks were already there, and after Rohit Sharma’s latest score of 26 in the second India vs England ODI on Thursday, the doubts over his future have only increased. When the squad for the England series was named, there was already speculation over his time in the Indian cricket team. With India’s plans shaping up for the 2027 ODI World Cup, one wondered whether the 39-year-old Rohit could last until then. The fact that a young Yashasvi Jaiswal is waiting on the sidelines made matters all the more complicated. (India vs England 2nd ODI Highlights)

In the first ODI in Birmingham, Rohit scored 11. On Thursday, his innings was not at all fluent. The former India captain rode his luck on the way to scoring 26 off 47 balls. After the knock, a report by news agency PTI claimed that the third and final ODI between India and England on July 19 could be Rohit’s last game in the format. In the last eight ODIs, Rohit has totalled only 241 runs at an average of 30.1 and a strike rate of 88.6, with one half-century.

“The national selectors are keen that Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored two hundreds in three innings, gets a longer rope. There are around 20 games, and Jaiswal needs to be given those 20 games. No one can tell Rohit to retire, but it is very clear that, going forward, for the home series vs West Indies in September, the selectors would like to look ahead. Rohit’s future is a decision that he needs to take,” a senior BCCI source privy to selection matters told PTI on condition of anonymity.

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Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Cardiff as the touring selector, and it is pretty clear that they are not looking at the 39-year-old, double ICC Trophy-winning India skipper for next year’s ODI World Cup.

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Another report in The Indian Express claimed that the BCCI selectors have informed the star that they have decided to move on from him after the series.

“Selectors have informed Rohit he is not in their scheme of things post the England tour, and they are moving on from him after this series. Though he wanted to continue, especially after working on his fitness, the selectors have left the ball in Sharma’s court to decide his future,” the report quoted a source as saying.

The report further added that Sharma spoke to some BCCI officials during the England series, and the opener was not happy.

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It must be mentioned that head coach Gautam Gambhir and Agarkar are on the same page that Virat Kohli is an automatic choice given his form and fitness, but not Rohit. It is understood that if Rohit is persisted with beyond the England series, then there is no way that Jaiswal, the next in line, would get the precious game time he needs.

It must also be mentioned that the selection committee and Rohit were not on the same page when it came to his Test retirement.

While sources close to the selection committee maintained that they didn’t want Rohit to make a decision after playing only two of the five Tests in England, those privy to Rohit’s version vouched that he never intended to play only two games and had made himself available for the entire series.

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Jul 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) passes the ball against Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesJul 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) passes the ball against Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham (24) during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

The Seattle Storm are looking to stop their latest losing streak.

The last-place Storm (6-20) lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday afternoon to the Chicago Sky. Despite the 95-90 road loss, the team hopes that the lessons from that game carry over into their outing against the host Indiana Fever on Thursday night.

“I think the takeaway for us was much more about the first half (and) how we start,” Storm coach Sonia Raman said. “You know, taking care of the ball so that we limit the points off turnovers mainly, and then just guarding better in the half court.”

All-Star center Dominique Malonga will look to lead the way for the Storm. Malonga has collected at least nine rebounds in four consecutive games and averages 8.2 rebounds per game.

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Rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson could also be a key player. Johnson ranks third among WNBA rookies in scoring, averaging 13.1 points per game, and tied her season high with 11 made field goals on 17 shots Wednesday against the Sky.

The Fever (14-10) are looking to bounce back after an 88-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries at home on Wednesday. The Fever matched their season low of 75 points against the Valkyries, and fatigue might have contributed since it was their first game back home after a four-game Western road trip. However, the team doesn’t want to use that as an excuse for their defeat.

“We don’t have time for that,” Fever coach Stephanie White said. “This has got to be no excuses, standard over feelings. Everybody in this league goes through this. It’s not something that we’re going to be immune to, and everybody else isn’t. I think our mentality to start the ball game needed to be better. And when you spend all of that energy trying to come back at multiple points in the game, it becomes a hard road at times. And we can’t give into those excuses.”

Led by the All Star trio of Kelsey Mitchell (22.6 ppg), Caitlin Clark (19.7 ppg, 7.7 assists per game) and Aliyah Boston (17.2 ppg, 8.7 rpg), Indiana will look to score early and often. The Fever lead the WNBA in scoring at 93.2 points per game and scored 89 points in the first matchup with the Storm on May 17 when they notched an 11-point home victory.

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Shakur Stevenson responds to former world champion who says he’s fighting him next

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Shakur Stevenson’s move to Zuffa Boxing has shaken up the world of boxing, but now the pound-for-pound star has offered his response to a call-out from the opponent who he had been rumoured to face upon his debut with Dana White’s promotion.

The unbeaten star has been linked to a clash with WBO welterweight world champion Devin Haney throughout 2026, but it seems as though ‘The Dream’ may instead proceed with a showdown against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis.

Meanwhile, Stevenson’s move to Zuffa Boxing saw him tipped for an ‘in-house’ fight in his first appearance with the rapidly-expanding outfit, with former WBA super-lightweight world champion Jose ‘El Rayo’ Valenzuela being the man linked as an opponent.

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On X, Valenzuela welcomed the Newark southpaw to Zuffa Boxing whilst simultaneously announcing himself as the 29-year-old’s ‘tune up fight’.

“Welcome to Zuffa Shakur, I’m your tune up fight.”

Quick to respond, Stevenson immediately shut down those whispers, instantly informing Valenzuela that he would not be getting such an opportunity and distancing himself from that proposal. 

“No you’re notttt, LOL, I have to go say yes, remember that.”

Stevenson has also denied to publicly deny any possibility of Valenzuela being his next dance partner, declaring that his Zuffa deal will not restrict him from fights with non-Zuffa fighters.

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“I’m turning the fight down publicly right now just in case that they do come to the table and say, ‘Oh, we want to fight Rayo.’ Shakur will not be fighting Rayo. That will not be happening.”

Instead, Stevenson remains hopeful that the Haney clash could take place next, with the latter having agreed to his suggestion of a 144lb catchweight affair. 

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Why the World Cup can be good for your mental health

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It’s the kind of thing many football fans experience during World Cup watch parties: The “home” team scores a goal and fans in a beer garden or pub cheer as one – and may even embrace in celebration – even though they had been complete strangers just moments earlier.

For Katie Wood, a clinical psychologist at Swinburne University in Melbourne, these shared moments can actually support mental health.

“The greatest protective factor for our mental health is connectedness—the connection to ourselves, to other people, to our community, and to our culture,” Wood told DW. And sport, in her view, hits exactly this note; it brings people together.

This form of connection isn’t limited to families or friends. It can also emerge when, for a brief moment, one feels they are part of something bigger. A World Cup is the perfect setting for giving people this sort of feeling.

Americans celebrate alongside Algerians

What this looks like in practice has been on show throughout this World Cup: fans from a wide variety of countries cheer together, swap jerseys, or suddenly find themselves side-by-side supporting the same team.

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In Lawrence, Kansas, the city center was spontaneously transformed into a green-and-white public viewing area during the match between Algeria and Austria. Because the Algerian national team had set up its World Cup base there, hundreds of local Americans turned up wearing Algerian jerseys, with the national colors painted on their faces and flags in their hands.

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Locals in Lawrence, Kansas joined Algeria fans in supporting their teamImage: Emilie Eernisse

It is also becoming evident elsewhere just how quickly football can build bridges. After the Round-of-16 match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, DW observed two fans swapping jerseys as a memento of the evening they had shared. In Seattle, meanwhile, following the USA’s elimination, a Belgium supporter was seen comforting a disappointed American fan.

A visitor to San Francisco told DW about a moment that stuck with him: “A man saw my jersey. He didn’t know me at all. He walked up, hugged me, and simply said, ‘This is the World Cup.’”

A sense of belonging: a fundamental need

Katie Wood sees this as the unique strength of a tournament like the World Cup. People who might never have crossed paths in everyday life share the same emotions for a brief time.

“You can come from vastly different walks of life. But the moment you support the same team, a collective experience with a shared goal emerges.”

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Even in defeat against France in the quarterfinals, Morocco fans enjoyed the communal experienceImage: Matt Slocum/AP Photo/picture alliance

That goal taps into a fundamental need that many underestimate: the need to belong. It makes no difference whether someone has been a fan for decades or is watching a match for the very first time. What matters more is the shared experience, the tension before kickoff, the roar when a goal is scored, the shared frustration after a defeat.

“No one knows what we go through as human beings day in and day out,” a visitor at a fan zone told DW. “That’s why moments like these are so special.”

And even those without a favorite team can get caught up in the atmosphere.

“I’m just happy,” a visitor in Philadelphia told DW. “I don’t even have a team, but I’ve come to love watching the games.”

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An escape from the stresses of everyday life

The World Cup can offer a way to step back from everyday life for a while.

“When so much is happening in the world, we look for ways to escape our daily routine for a bit,” Wood explained. “And experiencing the World Cup—with all the excitement surrounding it—together with other people is a very healthy way to do that.”

Of course, the focus of a tournament like the World Cup is usually the football itself. For many fans, however, the strongest memories of a World Cup are about the moments that happened on the fringes of the match itself.

This article was originally published in German.

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NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested

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NEW YORK — New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admits AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player.

“If you ask any of my 29 counterparts across the league if they would be interested in having Christian Pulisic on their team, I’m pretty sure you’d get 29 yesses,” NYCFC president Brad Sims said Thursday at a Major League Soccer event to promote the resumption of the league’s season.

“Would MLS from a league standpoint love to have Christian Pulisic here? I think the answer to that would be yes,” Sims added. “If AC Milan doesn’t want to give him up, then it’s dead in the water. And so I think ultimately we’re believers that Christian wants to play in MLS, wants to be back home and at whatever the point in time that is, we would think and hope that New York City FC would be very high on his list of teams that he would want to play for.”

An attacking midfielder from Hershey, Pennsylvania, Pulisic turns 28 in September. He is entering the fourth season of a five-year deal with AC Milan after playing for Borussia Dortmund from 2016-19 and Chelsea from 2019-23.

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Pulisic has 33 goals in 90 international appearances but is coming off a disappointing World Cup in which he failed to score and had one assist. Because of injuries, he missed one of the five U.S. games and came out of two others early. Pulisic left last week’s Round of 16 loss to Belgium after fracturing his right leg.

“I felt really good this summer with the guys and I thought my level was high,” he said after the game. “It’s disappointing I didn’t quite have the moments I was hoping to and to try to help us to get over this next step of beating a really good team.”

Pulisic scored 10 goals in his first 15 appearances for AC Milan last season, but ended his club season in a career-worst scoreless streak, failing to get a goal in 19 games after Dec. 28.

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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI match result: Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 and Gus Atkinson’s all-round heroics power England to series-leveling win | Cricket News

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England clinched a four-wicket win over India, bringing the series to a tie at 1-1. Joe Root’s stellar innings of 99 not out was pivotal as India’s batters faltered, crumbling to just 233 runs. (Photo/AP/PTI)

A masterclass in chasing from veteran Joe Root and a clinical bowling display helped England bounce back in style, registering a comfortable four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI on Thursday. The resounding win levels the three-match series 1-1, setting up a winner-takes-all blockbuster finale at Lord’s on Sunday.Opting to bowl first, England’s pace attack capitalized on the conditions to bundle India out for a modest 233 in 44 overs, triggering a spectacular mid-innings collapse.Earlier, India looked well-poised for a commanding total, coasting comfortably at 178 for 3 inside 32 overs. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli (65 off 66 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (66 off 71 balls) had laid a solid foundation, with the duo keeping the scoreboard ticking with authoritative strokeplay.However, England’s pacers struck back ruthlessly. Led by Jofra Archer (3/47) and Gus Atkinson (3/50), the hosts triggered a batting slide that saw India lose their final seven wickets for just 55 runs. The tail failed to wag under constant pressure, and India were eventually folded up with six overs left unplayed.Chasing a modest 234, England’s top order faced some testing times against the moving ball and Both the openers fall inside first four overs with just eight runs on the board. India’s pacer Gurnoor Brar bowled with impressive fire, picking up 2 for 67 to keep the visitors in the hunt.But Joe Root stood like a rock. The former skipper played with ultimate composure, pacing the chase to perfection. As wickets tumbled around him, Root found a reliable partner in Will Jacks. The pair navigated a tricky period, stitching together a crucial 72-run stand for the sixth wicket to shift the momentum firmly back in England’s favor.After Jacks departed for 30 of 44, it was Gus Atkinson who saw England home alongside Root. The duo put on a rapid, unbroken 38-run partnership off just 25 deliveries. Atkinson played a breezy cameo of 23 not out from 16 balls, while Root, though cruelly stranded on a masterly 99 not out from 133 balls, anchored the chase brilliantly to the end.England overhauled the target to finish at 235 for 6, wrapping up the game with 35 balls to spare. With the scales now balanced after India’s six-wicket win in Birmingham, the series decider at Lord’s promises to be a thrilling affair.Brief Scores:India: 233 all out in 44 overs (Shreyas Iyer 66, Virat Kohli 65; Jofra Archer 3/47, Gus Atkinson 3/50)England: 235/6 in 44.1 overs (Joe Root 99*, Will Jacks 30; Gurnoor Brar 2/67)Result: England won by 4 wickets.

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The man Gervonta Davis wanted to comeback against has moved on with next opponent lined up

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When Gervonta Davis stated his plans to return to action, there was one former world champion being deemed as the frontrunner to be his opponent, but ‘Tank’ may be forced to look elsewhere, with his targeted dance partner set to face an alternate contender.

Davis has been inactive since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, but he revealed plans for a comeback back in December, where he declared his intentions of rematching Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz – who lost a decision to Davis back in 2021.

“I’m taking him next, soon as my knee gets better.”

In response, Cruz provided additional hope of witnessing the clash by unveiling his three-man hitlist, which was topped by ‘Tank.’

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“First [choice] would be Gervonta Davis, then Subriel Matias, and why not Ryan Garcia. I think those three names would be fantastic for my first fight of 2026.”

However, seven months later and Davis’ return is still unknown, with Al Haymon recently detailing that the Baltimore-born knockout artist would be sidelined until 2027 – a statement which Davis has since denied.

‘Pitbull’ seems unwilling to wait around for ‘Tank’ though, as ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez has reported that Cruz looks set to defend his WBC interim super-lightweight title against Puerto Rico’s Néstor Bravo with a date of Saturday, September 19 being targeted.

The bout is expected to headline a bill in either Arizona or California, with Bravo looking to make an impression on the world stage and build upon a statement knockout of the year contender against Pedro Campa back in January.

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It means that Davis will have to likely look elsewhere to determine his next opponent, and he has been linked to some more unlikely names in recent weeks.

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Chelsea Carey to replace Selena Njegovan at skip to start season

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An experienced skip will call the shots for Selena Njegovan’s new rink to open the 2026-27 curling season.

Chelsea Carey will fill in for Njegovan, who is preparing for the birth of twins next month, the Manitoba team announced Thursday.

Carey, 41, won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2016 and 2019.

Njegovan formed her own rink after playing with Kaitlyn Lawes last year. The team finished second at the 2026 Scotties.

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Third Erin Pincott, second Margot Flemming and lead Krysten Karwacki are the other members of the new rink.

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Mott bypasses family retreat for American Eagle’s Sandown success in 2026

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Two jockeys ride dark horses at full speed over a hurdle during a turf horse race, blue number 3 and blue number 4 saddles visible with sponsor logos on their blankets.

Jockey Jamie Mott opted to cut short his family break to partner the exciting debut winner American Eagle at Sandown.

Mott had ridden at Caulfield the previous Saturday before heading to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast with his family to recuperate.

However, he was back in action on Wednesday at Sandown, teaming up with the Clayton Douglas-trained American Eagle for a victory in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1200m).

American Eagle ($3.40), despite not appreciating the heavy track conditions, triumphed by three-quarters of a length over the $2.80 favourite Judas Tree. Commit ($5) secured third place, a long neck further back.

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The colt American Eagle has only been under Douglas’s care for the past fortnight, following the 28-day disqualification issued to Anthony and Sam Freedman.

After contesting trials in Sydney, American Eagle was dispatched south, where he won an 800-metre jump-out at Mornington on July 8.

“I was really looking forward to riding this guy,” Mott commented.

“He came down here with some nice raps on him and he gave me a really good feel on what was a really testing track at the Mornington jump-outs.

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“Today the track conditions were a little bit better than what they were there and I was confident, even though he’s a horse that will be better on top of the ground, but I was confident he would get through it today.

“I think he’s got a lot of class and a bright future.”

Clayton Douglas, while still getting acquainted with American Eagle, has been impressed by what he has witnessed from the colt in the short period he has been under his guidance.

“He’s got a great temperament and that’s going to take him a long way,” Douglas said.

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“He’s a big strong horse that is going to keep on developing and I think there will be some nice races for him in the future.

“We think that he will get out over further so we wanted to make sure that he raced in a good manner today and we felt the Sandown track would suit him, a big spacious track, where we could let him balance up.

“He hit the line nicely and I think he will improve off the run as I think he’s a bit away fitness wise.”

With only two weeks left until the Freedman father-and-son training team can resume their duties, Douglas jokingly remarked that he might need to race the colt multiple times to secure some victories.

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“I think the best thing with this horse is that I might ease off him a touch to get him ready for some better races in the spring,” he added.

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Longtime defenceman Edler returns to Canucks in development role

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Alex Edler, a steady member of the Vancouver Canucks‘ defence for 15 seasons during his playing career, is joining the NHL team’s player development department.

Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced the move Thursday and said Edler will work closely with prospects throughout the organization

Edler participated in the team’s recent Development Camp in Abbotsford, B.C.

Edler was drafted 91st overall by Vancouver in 2004 and had 99 goals and 310 assists over 925 games with the club.

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He added eight goals and 32 assists in 93 playoff games.

Edler spent his last two seasons with the Los Angeles Kings before retiring following the 2022-23 season.

The 40-year-old from Ostersund, Sweden, played a year for the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets after being drafted by the Canucks, putting up 53 points in 62 games in the 2005-06 season.

“Alex knows first-hand what it means to be a Vancouver Canuck,” Johnson said in a release.

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“His past experience in the NHL will really help in our players development, he understands the demands of what it takes to be a good pro both on and off the ice, while his skill set and communication will be a big plus when it comes to coaching and mentoring our prospects.”

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