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Mum first priority before Pakistan, says India's Bumrah
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah says seeing his mother again takes priority over Saturday's blockbuster World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Fiji's Matavesi a doubt for England quarter after father's death
Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for the team's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.
Scotland game important but not 'revenge' says Spain coach
Spain coach Luis de La Fuente said his team were not out for "revenge" against Scotland on Thursday but victory would "almost" book La Roja's place at Euro 2024.
Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug
India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq put an ugly IPL episode behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Dupont '100 percent' for France's World Cup quarter-final with Springboks
France's talismanic captain Antoine Dupont is "100 percent" ready to face defending champions South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final, scrum coach William Servat said.
De Kock braced for battle of 'big egos' against Australia
South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock predicted that Thursday's high-profile World Cup clash with old rivals Australia will be decided by a battle of "big egos".
Rohit's record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Top seed Alcaraz dumped out by Dimitrov in Shanghai last 16
Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters.
Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons as Afghanistan wilt
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar as his record seventh World Cup century kept his team on course for a commanding win over Afghanistan.
Zheng downs Sakkari to reach Zhengzhou last eight
Zheng Qinwen underlined her status as the future of Chinese women's tennis with a 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 win over sixth-ranked Maria Sakkari at the Zhengzhou Open on Wednesday.
'Very different' England will run out against Fiji, vows George
Jamie George vowed that a "very different" England would take to the pitch for the World Cup quarter-final against Fiji on Sunday than the one that edged Samoa in their final pool match.
What to look out for in Euro 2024 qualifying
The road to Germany resumes this week as Euro 2024 qualifying kicks back into action with a number of teams in position to clinch qualification.
Dimitrov stuns top seed Alcaraz to reach Shanghai last eight
Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters.
Farrell sticks with winning formula for 'the big boy stuff'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said it was "the big boy stuff now" after naming an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand.
France's Dupont trains with headguard before World Cup quarter-final
France's hopes that skipper Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final this weekend were given a major boost on Wednesday when the scrum-half trained for the second day running with a headguard.
Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 272-8 against India
Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai hit half-centuries as Afghanistan reached 272-8 against hosts India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Farrell sticks with winning formula as Hansen passed fit
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected the same starting XV for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand that whipped Scotland 36-14 last weekend.
Cummins sees World Cup as 'physically taxing' for bowlers
Australia captain Pat Cummins described the World Cup as the "most physically taxing" format for fast bowlers as batsmen pile up record scores around India.
Chaotic start to Cricket World Cup a fresh blow for ODIs
Poor spectator turnout, a scheduling fiasco and a dubious outfield have cast a shadow over the Cricket World Cup in India, as the 50-over game itself faces an existential crisis.
Farrell sticks with winning formula for New Zealand quarter-final
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected the same starting XV for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand that whipped Scotland 36-14 last weekend.
'Born winner' Rooney hired as new Birmingham manager
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was hired as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham on Wednesday.
Gatland, Wales' Great Redeemer, eyes third World Cup semi-final
Warren Gatland has again underlined his coaching credentials by leading Wales into a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final, introducing a much-needed clarity to transform a misfiring team into contenders in a timeframe not thought possible.
Shafique making habit of great first impressions
Abdullah Shafique has a habit of making great first impressions, the latest of which came on Tuesday when he became the first Pakistan batsman to make a century on his World Cup debut in an epic pursuit against Sri Lanka.
Maguire grateful for Beckham support in troubled times
Harry Maguire has thanked David Beckham after the former Manchester United star contacted the troubled England defender to offer support when he was booed by Scotland fans earlier this season.
Nadal to play Australian Open after injury: official
Rafael Nadal will return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said Wednesday, for what will almost certainly be the Spaniard's farewell to Melbourne.
Spain can test De la Fuente project against Scotland
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was a surprise appointment and an early humiliating defeat by Scotland in March put his fledgling project on the ropes no sooner than it had begun.
Seven and hell: Pakistan's losing World Cup record against India
It is cricket's fiercest rivalry, watched by millions, sparking raucous celebrations in victory and wild accusations in defeat, but when India and Pakistan clash at the World Cup, there has been only one winner.
Rangers sweep Orioles to advance, Astros rout Twins
The Texas Rangers kept their dream of a first-ever World Series crown alive on Tuesday, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 to seal a 3-0 clean sweep of their American League Division Series.
NFL legend Brady the unlikely benchmark for Sexton
Johnny Sexton had not heard of NFL legend Tom Brady till seven years ago -- now Ireland's rugby talisman must be sick and tired of comparisons between the two of them.
LIV Golf bid for ranking points rejected by official body
LIV Golf's bid to be recognised by the sport's global rankings body has been rejected, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation confirmed on Tuesday.
Olympic gymnast icon Retton 'fighting for life': daughter
Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" in intensive care after being diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter said Tuesday.
Bowen says form of his life earned England recall
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen said he is in the form of his life as he prepares to fulfil a childhood dream of playing for England at Wembley.