A 95-year-old Vietnamese man is the oldest fan at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, national broadcaster Vietnam Television (VTV) quoted the statistics of the tournament’s fan ID center. VTV International (VTV4) reported in a video on Saturday that Tran Hop, a 95-year-old citizen from Duc Tho District in the north-central Vietnamese province of Ha Tinh, is the oldest fan of this year’s global football championship. Hop said he and his 72-year-old co-father-in-law had traveled over 10,000 kilometers from their hometown to Moscow to cheer for their favorite team, Russia. The two men have a very special connection with Russia as up to 20 members in their family currently live in the country. “I come to Russia to visit my relatives and to witness the world’s biggest football competition,” Hop said. “Back in Vietnam, I watch football very regularly on television.” “My father often comes to Russia on a yearly basis to visit his relatives. This … [Read more...] about 95-year-old Vietnamese man oldest fan at 2018 World Cup in Russia
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Sporting Kansas City rallies to defeat Dynamo
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Carlos Correa’s walkoff single in 12th inning lifts Astros over Royals
By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle Published 10:18 pm, Saturday, June 23, 2018 Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Houston Astros' Carlos Correa runs to first after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the 12th inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Houston. The Royals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) less Houston Astros' Carlos Correa runs to first after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the 12th inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Houston. The Royals ... more Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Associated Press Carlos Correa's walkoff single in 12th inning lifts Astros over Royals 1 / 1 Back to Gallery It landed between two outfielders and far … [Read more...] about Carlos Correa’s walkoff single in 12th inning lifts Astros over Royals
JaVale McGee: How Warriors center stayed ready to contribute on big stage
By Connor Letourneau Updated 7:04 pm, Saturday, June 23, 2018 Editor’s note: The Chronicle is reviewing the season of each player after the Warriors’ second straight championship run. Anyone who still knows JaVale McGee only for his numerous appearances on "Shaqtin’ a Fool," a weekly bloopers segment during TNT’s "Inside the NBA," hasn’t been paying attention. During his two seasons with the Warriors, McGee has done more than resuscitate his career and win two NBA titles. He has gone from punch line to quintessential professional. Much of this past season, when playing time was elusive, McGee stayed late after practice for games of 3-on-3, worked on defending guards and forwards, and trusted that his patience would be rewarded with more minutes. After his only action in the seven-game Western Conference finals against Houston came in garbage time of a 41-point win, he stayed ready, playing a key role in Golden State’s NBA Finals sweep … [Read more...] about JaVale McGee: How Warriors center stayed ready to contribute on big stage
Javale McGee hosts charity game, including Marshawn Lynch, Nick Young and Richard Sherman
Chronicle staff Updated 6:39 pm, Saturday, June 23, 2018 Warriors center JaVale McGee hosted the fourth annual Juglife Foundation Water For Life charity softball game at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, bringing along plenty of Bay Area celebrity friends. The event benefits McGee’s Juglife Foundation, which encourages people to drink more water. The event featured, among others, Raiders running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch, 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, former figute skater Kristi Yamaguchi, and Warriors teammates Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, David West, Nick “Swaggy P” Young and Jordan Bell. According to an event press release at oraclearena.com, the Juglife Foundation was co-founded by McGee and Kez Reed. — Chronicle staff window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: … [Read more...] about Javale McGee hosts charity game, including Marshawn Lynch, Nick Young and Richard Sherman