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New Zealand end Sexton's career with more World Cup woe for Ireland
Three-time champions New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating them 28-24 to bring a bitterly disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton's stellar career.
Italy cruise as Denmark edge towards Euro 2024 spot
Reigning champions Italy eased to a 4-0 victory over Malta in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday, while Denmark strengthened their position and dented the hopes of outsiders Kazakhstan.
Scandal-hit Italy maintain Euro push with Malta thumping
Beleaguered Italy bounced back from a scandal-hit week on Saturday by cruising to a 4-0 win over Malta which maintained second place in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C.
Scandal-hit Italy maintain Euro push with Malta win
Beleaguered Italy bounced back from a scandal-hit week on Saturday by strolling to a 3-0 win over Malta which maintained second place in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, a source close to the deal told AFP on Saturday.
Cheika plays down half-time team talk after Pumas roar back to beat Wales
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika played down his half-time team talk after his Pumas team twice came roaring back to stun Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Wales rue ill-discipline in 'devastating' defeat by Argentina
Wales coach Warren Gatland was left ruing his side's ill-discipline after falling to a 29-17 World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Bangladesh captain Shakib fighting thigh injury at World Cup
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan suffered a thigh injury and is under observation ahead of their World Cup match against India next week, the country's cricket board said Saturday.
We must keep Haaland out of box: Spain keeper Simon
Goalkeeper Unai Simon said Spain must keep deadly Norway striker Erling Haaland far away from their goal on Sunday in an important Euro 2024 qualifier.
'Never thought I'd play at World Cup,' says rickshaw driver's son Siraj
Paceman Mohammed Siraj feared his humble roots as the son of an auto-rickshaw driver would shatter his dreams of playing at the World Cup.
Boffelli boots Argentina past Wales into World Cup semis
Emiliano Boffelli kicked 19 points to help Argentina to a dramatic 29-17 victory over Wales in Marseille on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against the winners of England versus Fiji.
More like an India event than World Cup, says Pakistan's Arthur
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur took a dig at cricket's governing body on Saturday, claiming the absence of support for his team in Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium made the occasion look like "a BCCI event" rather than an international marquee match-up.
IOC to explore Olympic eSports Games
The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic eSports Games, IOC president Thomas Bach announced on Saturday.
Italy's Bussi reclaims women's cycling hour record
Italy's Vittoria Bussi has reclaimed the women's one-hour record with 50.267km covered at 1,878 metres altitude at the Aguascalientes velodrome in Mexico.
India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout
Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.
Rohit hails India 'grit' in Pakistan rout
India skipper Rohit Sharma heaped praise on his bowlers' "grit" for inspiring Saturday's seven-wicket World Cup rout of old rivals Pakistan.
'Ugly' Rublev downs Dimitrov to set up Shanghai final with Hurkacz
Feisty Andrey Rublev said he is trying to curb his "ugly" behaviour after beating Grigor Dimitrov at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday to set up a final with big-serving Hubert Hurkacz.
Rohit hits 86 as India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout
Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.
Beleaguered Italy lose injured Zaccagni for England game
Mattia Zaccagni became the latest player to leave beleaguered Italy's Euro 2024 qualifying camp with an ankle injury ruling the Lazio midfielder out of next week's game against England.
Rublev downs Dimitrov to set up Shanghai final with Hurkacz
Andrey Rublev beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 in a gripping Shanghai Masters semi-final on Saturday and will play big-serving Pole Hubert Hurkacz for the title.
Fiji vow to play with 'no fear' in World Cup quarters
Underdogs Fiji will be fearless when they tackle England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Daryl Gibson vowed on Saturday.
Afghanistan only get it '70-80%' right, says Trott
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted Saturday that his team "get it 70-80% right" but need to find an extra gear quickly if they are to end a demoralising run of 14 successive World Cup defeats.
South Africa deny France 'chess game' claims for World Cup quarter-final
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday there will be no late changes to their team for this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final despite claims from France's Raphael Ibanez.
Dupont World Cup return brings 'added value' to France for ex-captain Dusautoir
Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir said Antoine Dupont's return from injury brings something different to the team for Sunday's crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final with holders South Africa.
India bowl out Pakistan for just 191 in key World Cup clash
India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in their high-profile World Cup clash on Saturday after their bitter rivals lost their last eight wickets for just 36 runs.
Big-serving Hurkacz powers into Shanghai Masters final
Big-serving Hubert Hurkacz blasted his way into the final of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday with a ruthless 6-3, 6-4 win over Sebastian Korda of the United States.
France's Woki proud to represent Paris suburb in World Cup last-eight
France lock Cameron Woki said on Saturday playing this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in the town where he grew up will be a proud moment.
Azam departs after 50 in key India-Pakistan World Cup clash
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam fell soon after getting to 50 in Saturday's high-voltage World Cup clash against India.
Good early start key for All Blacks in Ireland quarter-final: McCaw
Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.
Pakistan lose openers after steady start against India
Pakistan lost two wickets including previous-match centurion Abdullah Shafique after a steady start against India in their World Cup clash on Saturday.
Sea of blue as fans march to India-Pakistan World Cup clash
Traffic around the world's biggest cricket stadium came to a standstill Saturday as tens of thousands of jubilant Indian fans spilled onto the roads in their march to the Cricket World Cup clash against archrivals Pakistan.
Two's a crowd: From Houston to Ahmedabad for Pakistan fans
With their green shirts drowning in a sea of blue, Mohammad Uzair and Asif Syed Ali were a rare sight in Ahmedabad -- two Pakistan fans in an Indian dominated crowd of around 120,000 witnessing the biggest show in cricket.