Belgium burst through to quarters with 3-2 come back victory; ball tampering, abusing to evoke tougher sanctions

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Substitute Nacer Chadli was Belgium's hero on a humid night in Rostov-on-Don, scoring in the fourth minute of injury time to seal their dramatic victory.

Basketball

LeBron’s Lakers begin to take shape

On Sunday, LeBron James agreed to a four-year deal just hours after the NBA free agency began in a move that will see him shift from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Retired Lakers legend Kobe Bryant stated that he personally welcomed James and on Monday there were reports that Rajon Rondo has reportedly joined James at Lakers.

Cricket

ICC unveils tough sanctions for ball tampering, sledging

In a bid to improve the on-field behaviour of players, the International Cricket Council on Monday agreed on tougher sanctions for a number of violations, including changing the condition of the ball, or ball tampering, personal abuse and cheating of any kind.

Football

Belgium recover from two goals down to defeat Japan 3-2

After a goalless first half in the Round of 16 game between Belgium and Japan, the match erupted to life in the second half. Goals from Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui in the 48th and 52nd minutes put Japan on the brink of the quarter-finals.

Belgium, however, fought back through goals from Jan Vertonghen and substitute Marouane Fellaini, before Nacer Chadli, another substitute, struck the winner with the last kick of the game in the 94th minute.

Belgium joined Brazil – who defeated Mexico 2-0 earlier on Monday – France, Uruguay, Russia and Croatia in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.