Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Soccer-Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to turn into third staff into final 16

Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 on Monday with two objectives from midfielder Bruno Fernandes to turn into the third staff after France and Brazil to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage. The Europeans had dominated possession earlier than Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross floated previous Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who was rooted to the spot as Cristiano Ronaldo rose to go the ball and initially celebrated the objective as his.

Analysis-At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums

The first World Cup within the Middle East has turn into a showcase for the political tensions crisscrossing one of many world’s most risky areas and the ambiguous position usually performed by host nation Qatar in its crises. Iran’s matches have been probably the most politically charged as followers voice assist for protesters who’ve been boldly difficult the clerical management at dwelling. They have additionally proved diplomatically delicate for Qatar which has good ties to Tehran.

NHL roundup: Knights nip Jackets in seventh spherical of the shootout

Paul Cotter scored within the seventh spherical of a shootout to provide the visiting Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night time. Cotter, making an attempt his first profession NHL shootout try, deked Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov to his proper and put a forehand shot contained in the left submit for the game-winner.

Arab followers unite after shock wins in Qatar

Victories in opposition to the chances by Arab groups competing on the Middle East’s first World Cup have impressed their supporters, bringing a uncommon sense of optimism and unity for followers from the Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean. Saudi Arabia delivered the early shock of the event, defeating two-time World Cup champions Argentina, and Morocco then overcame second-ranked staff Belgium – roared on by the overwhelming majority of followers at each matches within the Gulf state of Qatar.

Soccer-Ex-England participant Barnes slams critics of World Cup hosts Qatar

Former England worldwide John Barnes slammed critics who’ve questioned World Cup hosts Qatar’s remedy of migrant employees, saying detractors of the nation had turned a blind eye to their progress on human rights. Qatar, which was awarded internet hosting rights for the World Cup in 2010, has confronted intense criticism from human rights teams over its remedy of migrant employees.

Golf Tiger withdraws from Hero World Challenge with foot harm

Tiger Woods on Monday introduced he won’t compete at this week’s Hero World Challenge as a consequence of a foot harm that’s making it tough for him to stroll however stated he nonetheless plans to compete at two occasions in December. Woods, who turns 47 subsequent month and has not competed since lacking the minimize on the British Open in July, stated he developed the harm to his proper heel whereas making ready for the annual charity event within the Bahamas.

Soccer-World Cup 2022 squads: checklist of 26-man groups taking part in in FIFA event

Full checklist of gamers known as up for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar: ARGENTINA

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis’ profession night time carries Wizards

Kristaps Porzingis scored 29 of his career-high 41 factors within the first half because the Washington Wizards led wire-to-wire in a 142-127 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Porzingis was 6 of 10 from 3-point vary for Washington, which recorded a season-high level complete and snapped a three-game dropping streak.

Golf-Australian Open’s revamped format ‘good for the sport’ – Smith

The Australian Open’s new format, wherein the lads’s and girls’s tournaments will happen concurrently, can be good for golf, world quantity three Cameron Smith stated on Tuesday. The regional circuit’s most prestigious occasion returns in Melbourne this week after being canceled twice through the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be held at Kingston Heath and the Victoria Golf Club from Dec. 1-4.

Soccer-Fans brace for politically charged U.S.-Iran match at World Cup

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch on the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians worry might even see additional run-ins with stadium safety or clashes with pro-government followers over raging protests again dwelling.

The contest between the 2 nations that severed ties over 40 years in the past can be held with elevated safety to forestall a flare-up of tensions over the unrest that has gripped Iran because the demise in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.

(With inputs from companies.)