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Dennis Schröder trolled Dillon Brooks by pointing at him after a basket during a FIBA scrimmage

LeBron’s old teammate, Dennis Schröder, made rival Dillon Brooks look foolish.

Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schröder is developing a heated rivalry with Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks during FIBA play.

Brooks, who was booed by the crowd during a previous exhibition game for Team Canada against Germany, hasn’t had it easy during these two games. During the first game, Schroder pulled a nasty crossover on Brooks and then pointed directly at him once the Houston wing fell to the floor.

When the two national teams played another exhibition game on Sunday, tensions got high once more multiple times during the game. Brooks had a very physical closeout when he was guarding Schröder on the perimeter.

Not long after that relatively intense moment, Schröder sprinted out for a full-court leak out and beat Brooks in transition.

Immediately after making the basket, the Rockets guard (once again!) pointed directly at Brooks. Here is the video:

I’m going to assume you’re going to want to see that again in slow motion in case you couldn’t quite make out what happened the first time.

So here you go, we made sure to take care of that for you:

It’s safe to say there is probably still some bad blood between the two players after an intense postseason series between the Lakers (where Schröder played last season) and the Grizzlies (where Brooks had previously played his entire career).

That much was apparent when the two were on the court during FIBA play.

Schröder, the captain, finished the exhibition match with a team-high 26 points (6-10 FG) with 8 assists. Brooks had 8 points (3-8 FG) but his team ended up with the victory in overtime.

Canada (and Brooks) may have the last once the tournament actually begins, too. The Canadians have the second-best odds to win the FIBA World Cup while the Germans are at eighth-best right now, according to DraftKings.

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The five most shocking results of the 2023 World Cup (so far)

The World Cup has already seen its share of stunners as we get ready for the quarterfinals

The knockout stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is officially underway, and the tournament is down to eight teams. It’s been a wild ride to get here thus far, with the two top teams (according to the world rankings) having already been eliminated – Germany in the group stage and the United States in the first round of knockouts.

Needless to say, this World Cup has enjoyed its fair share of shocking results, which always makes for great television. It’s always more fun to root for the underdog (unless you’re a fan of the team that’s expected to win).

So, as there are no games to recap today, let’s take a look at five of the most shocking results of the tournament thus far.

2023 Women’s World Cup Day 15 Recap: Morocco soars, Germany crashes out

It was one of the more stunning days of a World Cup already full of surprises

And just like that, the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to a close. The final day of group stage contests featured two matches: South Korea versus Germany and Colombia against Morocco.

But before we get into those, here’s your daily reminder that you can follow the entirety of the World Cup right here at Pro Soccer Wire! Make sure to stay up to date with the full TV/streaming schedule, an updated list of the group stage standings, and the rankings in this year’s race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s take a look at the final day of group stage games.

Chiefs 2023 schedule preview, Week 9: Dolphins

In this schedule preview our @Nicolas_Roesch takes an early look at the Kansas City #Chiefs’ Week 9 opponent, the Miami Dolphins.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will travel to Frankfurt, Germany for a Week 9 international showdown.

The Dolphins were a very streaky team in 2022. After beginning the season with three straight victories they proceeded to lose their next three, then won five in a row, only to lose their next five. Miami capped its season off with a scrappy 11-6 win over the New York Jets, clinching a postseason wildcard spot.

The Dolphins gave a valiant effort in the wildcard round against the Buffalo Bills but fell short by a 34-31 final score. Despite their inconsistencies, the Dolphins established an explosive offense, finishing sixth overall in total yardage and fourth in passing.

Miami re-signed its top two running backs, Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. in the offseason as well as starting safety DeShon Elliott. They then signed free agent middle linebacker David Long Jr., who will plug right in as a starter. The big offseason move for the Dolphins, however, was trading for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Unfortunately, Ramsey injured his left meniscus during training camp and will miss a significant portion of the regular season. The Dolphins recently signed veteran cornerback Eli Apple to fill in for Ramsey. They also drafted cornerback Cam Smith who could challenge Apple to be a starter.

Now, let’s take a look at some of the Dolphins’ top players and their outlooks heading into the 2023 NFL season:

2023 Women’s World Cup Day 11 Recap: Colombia stuns Germany

Colombia scored a 97th-minute winner to produce one of the shocks of the tournament so far

There was plenty of action on Day 11 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the first group completed its matches and another was shaken up by a huge upset. There were four games on Day 11: South Korea took on Morocco, Norway faced off against the Philippines, Switzerland played New Zealand, and Germany battled against Colombia.

But before we get into the games, here’s your daily reminder that you can keep up with the entire World Cup right here at Pro Soccer Wire! You can get the full TV/streaming schedule, an updated list of the group stage standings, and the rankings in this year’s race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s see how the games played out.

Planning a golf trip to Europe? You might have additional forms to fill out

Plan to play golf in Europe in 2024 or after? You might need to do more digital homework first.

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Planning a golf trip to Europe in 2024? You might need to fill out some new digital paperwork first, even if you’re a U.S. citizen used to traveling about the European Union visa-free.

The official travel site of the EU announced this week that starting in 2024, visitors from more than 60 countries that are visa-exempt will need to apply for entry to 30 countries through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The applicable visas will not be physical paperwork, instead being digitally linked to a visitor’s passport.

Notably, the announced program for 2024 does not apply to the Republic of Ireland, probably the most-visited of EU countries for U.S. players on golf trips. (For anyone who was busy beating balls on the range for several years and missed it, popular golf destinations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are no longer part of the EU and are not part of this new application process.)

U.S. nationals currently don’t need to fill out such an application, but that changes for any trips starting Jan. 1. The EU said ETIAS approval normally will take just a few minutes but can stretch out several days or longer, so it’s best to apply as early as possible to avoid any headaches or missed tee times.

Applications will be provided through an official website and app, and travelers will need to provide their passport information or another document to which visas can be affixed. The application process has not yet opened.

The processing fee is 7 euros, currently less than $8. Children under 18 years old and seniors over 70 can apply for free. Approval allows 90 days in the selected country over a 180-day period, and approval is good for three years or the expiration of the passport to which it is registered, whichever comes first. Parents and legal guardians can apply on behalf of children.

The program is similar to one the U.S. requires of many international visitors through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

ETIAS approval also will be required for citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Australia and dozens of other countries. For a complete list of countries whose citizens will need approval, click here for the official announcement, which includes several exemptions.

The counties that will require an ETIAS are listed below, as provided by the official travel site of the European Union:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Day 5 Recap: Germany, Brazil earn blowouts

On Day 5 of the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup, Germany and Brazil earned blowout wins.

Another day, another exciting slate of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup action to break down. There were three games on Day 5 of the event. Italy played Argentina, Germany took on Morocco, and Brazil faced off against Panama. And in the latter two games, there was no shortage of goals.

But before we check out the games, here’s your daily reminder that you can follow the entirety of the World Cup right here at Pro Soccer Wire! Make sure to read up on the TV/streaming schedule, check out the updated list of the group stage standings, and stay up to date with the race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s dive into the games from Day 5.

2023 Germany Women’s World Cup roster

See Germany’s full squad of 23 players for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The 2023 Women’s World Cup is finally here. The United States women’s national team will look to capture a third consecutive World Cup, this time in Australia and New Zealand.

The World Cup will begin with both host countries playing on Thursday, July 20th. The knockout stages will begin on August 5th, with the final scheduled for August 20th in Sydney at Stadium Australia.

We’ll be listing the rosters of the top contenders in the 2023 World Cup. Germany was drawn to Group H, along with Morocco, Colombia and South Korea.

Germany schedule:

vs. Morocco (July 24th)

vs. Colombia (July 30th)

vs. South Korea (August 3rd)

You can scroll through the full roster below:

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Germany

Alexandra Popp could bring Germany back to the top of the soccer world — and take home 2023’s Golden Boot.

Ahead of the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, we here at For The Win are previewing some key teams to watch in this tournament. Next up is the Japan women’s national team. You can see the full list of team previews and read about the USWNT here.

The German women’s national team heads to Australia and New Zealand as FIFA’s second-ranked team in the world — even if it’s only got the fourth-best odds to lift the cup at the end of the tournament. That leaves the two-time former champions looking for a breakthrough after a string of merely good performances over their last three World Cups. With a stacked lineup of veteran talent, 2023 could be the year the DFB-Frauenteam returns to glory.

Here’s what you’ll need to know about the German national squad ahead of the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup team previews: Get to know 10 of the 2023 contenders (including USWNT, of course)

The contenders: The five teams most likely to dethrone the USWNT at the World Cup

It’s never been tougher to win a World Cup

The U.S. women’s national team landed in New Zealand last week expected to win a third straight World Cup.

That’s not just the perspective of fans, soccer journalists, or the team itself. The oddsmakers are listing the USWNT as their favorite, and as long as they’re in the hunt to claim a three-peat — something that no team has ever done — the discussion of this tournament will bend inexorably in their direction.

However, a lot of those conversations are not about the USWNT as the field’s lone juggernaut, but rather how they seem more vulnerable than at any point in recent memory. The U.S. has rarely looked imperious over the last two years, laboring in games they were expected to control. On the other hand, several countries have clearly improved since the last World Cup. All of that chatter about this being the most competitive version of this event in the women’s game? It’s accurate.

While the USWNT has made needed improvements after an extremely rare three-game losing streak late last year, the rest of the field has reason to believe they can end this era of American dominance. There is a feeling that nearly any outcome is possible at this World Cup, and as many as 10 of the 32 teams that qualified can argue that they merit respect as an actual contender.

All of which is to say that if the USWNT is going to add a fifth star, they’ll have to overcome the strongest pool of World Cup foes they’ve ever dealt with. These are the top five challengers to their reign as the world’s top dog.