Dec 13, 2019; Cary, NC, USA; Georgetown Hoyas midfielder Dante Polvara (17) with the ball in the first half at WakeMed Soccer Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
St. Louis City acquired American midfielder Dante Polvara from Scotland’s Aberdeen FC on Friday.
The 25-year-old former Georgetown star is signed through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29.
“We’re excited to bring Dante to St. Louis and believe he will add quality and competition to our group,” sporting director Corey Wray said. “He is a versatile player who can impact games in both defense and in midfield, and at 6-foot-4, he brings an imposing physical presence while still being technically clean on the ball.
“He’s still young but has gained valuable experience from Scotland and European competition, which will help him contribute right away.”
Polvara tallied six goals and seven assists in 93 appearances since making his pro debut with Aberdeen in 2022. He helped the club win the Scottish Cup last season.
St. Louis sent up to $150,000 in general allocation money to New York City FC to acquire his right of first refusal. NYCFC also retained a percentage of any potential future transfer or trade.
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May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Guard Ayo Dosunmu bypassed free agency to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a five-year, $112 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
The fifth season is a player option, according to reports.
Minnesota traded three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, freeing the cash from Randle’s salary and opening a salary exception to cover Dosunmu’s bigger paycheck.
Dosunmu was playing on the final season of a three-year, $21 million contract when the Timberwolves acquired the Illinois native from the Chicago Bulls on Feb. 5. The deal sent Dosunmu, Julian Phillips and a 2031 second-round draft pick to Minnesota for former lottery pick Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and three future second-round picks.
With the Timberwolves, Dosunmu appeared in 24 regular-season games (nine starts) and averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Maybe just as crucial was the strong on-court connection that he and point guard Anthony Edwards made.
He was limited to 10 playoff games (four starts) because of right calf tightness that ailed him late in the season. He still was a key contributor. He averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 29.2 minutes per game in the playoffs.
For the entire 2025-26 season, Dosunmu appeared in 69 games (19 starts) with the Bulls and Wolves. He averaged 27.3 minutes, 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 43.9% from 3-point range and 87.6% from the foul line.
That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.
Ahead of the second matches in Group K, the tiebreakers are not a factor. We’ll revisit this section as needed.
That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.
Ahead of the second matches in Group K, the tiebreakers are not a factor. We’ll revisit this section as needed.
#World #Cup #knockout #scenarios #Group">World Cup 2026: What are the knockout round scenarios in Group K?
Tuesday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup offers up a pair of matches in Group K.
One match could see a team book a spot in the Round of 32.
The other match could see a team eliminated.
Colombia has a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32 against DR Congo, and could also win the group depending on the result between Portugal and Uzbekistan. For Uzbekistan, elimination is possible depending on how they fair against Cristiano Ronaldo and company.
Here are the scenarios in Group K heading into the second set of matches in group play.
Update: Following Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan is on the brink of elimination. A win by DR Congo against Colombia later tonight would eliminate Uzbekistan.
What are the standings in Group K?
Ahead of the matches set for June 23, here are the scenarios in Group K.
Team
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Points
Portugal
1
1
0
6
1
+5
4
Colombia
1
0
0
3
1
+2
3
DR Congo
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
Uzbekistan
0
0
2
1
8
-7
0
What are the next matches in Group K?
Here are the four remaining matches in Group K, starting with the pair set for Tuesday, June 23. All times listed are Eastern.
Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0 Colombia vs. DR Congo, 10:00 p.m.
Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m. DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m.
What are the scenarios in Group K?
Here are the scenarios in Group K, ahead of the second set of matches.
Colombia can guarantee a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group K with a win against DR Congo. They will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the winners of Group K if they beat DR Congo, and Portugal loses or draws against Uzbekistan. If Portugal wins against Uzbekistan, they would move to four points, with Colombia on six points. That would give Portugal a chance to win Group K in the final set of matches with a win over Colombia.
Uzbekistan will be eliminated from knockout round contention with a loss to Portugal, and a DR Congo win against Colombia.
With a point from the first matches, both these teams cannot be eliminated on Tuesday. However, neither can book a spot in the Round of 32.
What about tiebreakers in Group K?
Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year. If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.
In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.
If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.
If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.
That first step, which reads “greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned” according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.
Ahead of the second matches in Group K, the tiebreakers are not a factor. We’ll revisit this section as needed.
Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia.
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elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter between England and Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
The Three Lions began its World Cup sojourn with an attacking 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas and can seal progress to the round of 32 stage with a win over the Black Stars.
Ghana, on the other hand, had to labour hard against Panama but a late Caleb Yirenkyi strike ensured the side earned all three points ahead of the tough encounters against England and Croatia coming up.
Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia.
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elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter between England and Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
The Three Lions began its World Cup sojourn with an attacking 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas and can seal progress to the round of 32 stage with a win over the Black Stars.
Ghana, on the other hand, had to labour hard against Panama but a late Caleb Yirenkyi strike ensured the side earned all three points ahead of the tough encounters against England and Croatia coming up.
#England #Ghana #LIVE #Score #Updates #FIFA #World #Cup #ENG #GHA #Lions #eye #knockout #spot">England vs Ghana LIVE Score Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: ENG 0 – 0 GHA; Three Lions eye knockout spot
Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia.
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Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia.
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elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter between England and Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
The Three Lions began its World Cup sojourn with an attacking 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas and can seal progress to the round of 32 stage with a win over the Black Stars.
Ghana, on the other hand, had to labour hard against Panama but a late Caleb Yirenkyi strike ensured the side earned all three points ahead of the tough encounters against England and Croatia coming up.
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