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Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica
Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly" against Costa Rica on Sunday.
Banned Erasmus and World Rugby hold positive talks
South Africa Rugby (SAR) said on Saturday their director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus had had "positive discussions" with World Rugby over his public criticism of referees which has seen him banned twice.
Swiss defender Elvedi says Brazil are beatable
Switzerland centre-back Nico Elvedi said on Saturday his side would not be awed by the might of Brazil, saying they had enough quality to push the tournament favourites.
Ronaldo's 'total genius' won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group
Cristiano Ronaldo showed "total genius" by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal's World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Oliseh said on Saturday.
Gutsy Australia squeeze past Tunisia to revive World Cup hopes
Australia won a World Cup game for only the third time in their history with a dogged 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes.
Red alert: Fired-up Nagatomo fuels Japan at World Cup
Mellowing with age is not part of the plan for Japan veteran Yuto Nagatomo, whose flame-red hair and wild celebrations are helping to fuel the Blue Samurai's fire in Qatar.
Belgium's 'Golden Generation' past best, admits Hazard
Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium's best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar.
Lakers down Spurs in James's return, Celtics beat Kings
LeBron James returned from a five-game injury absence to score 21 points on Friday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Spurs 105-94 in San Antonio for their first road win of the NBA season.
Bears QB Fields questionable for Jets
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is questionable for Sunday's NFL game with the New York Jets with his coach Matt Eberflus saying a decision will not be made until game day.
Gakpo stars for Netherlands at World Cup as transfer suitors circle
A move to the Premier League looks to be inevitable before long for Netherlands star Cody Gakpo but his goalscoring form so far at the World Cup may mean PSV Eindhoven will raise their asking price in the January transfer window.
'Proud' Australia reach first Davis Cup final since 2003
Australia reached their first Davis Cup final since 2003 on Friday when they battled back to beat last year's runners-up Croatia 2-1.
Southgate tells England to ignore the noise after limp World Cup draw
Gareth Southgate urged England's players to block out the noise after they were booed off following a limp 0-0 draw against the United States in Friday's World Cup clash.
Australia reach first Davis Cup final since 2003
Australia reached their first Davis Cup final since 2003 on Friday when they battled back to beat last year's runners-up Croatia 2-1.
Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as England made to wait
Host nation Qatar crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after a second straight defeat before an uninspired England missed the chance to wrap up qualification for the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with the United States.
Sluggish England frustrated in US stalemate
England missed a chance to book their place in the World Cup last 16 as Gareth Southgate's side produced a limp display in their 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday.
Germany face Spain with spectre of early World Cup exit looming
Just one match into the Qatar World Cup, Germany face what amounts to a must-win clash against Spain on Sunday, a team they have not beaten in a competitive fixture since 1988.
Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador
Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.
Argentina fans pray for Maradona magic amid tributes
Argentine football greats and thousands of World Cup fans paid tributes Friday to Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of the football icon's death.
De Minaur pulls Australia level in Davis Cup semi-finals
Alex de Minaur stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets to pull 28-time champions Australia level with Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.
Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as Iran stun Wales
Host nation Qatar were eliminated from the World Cup on Friday after a second straight defeat as Iran beat Wales 2-0 to breathe new life into a campaign overshadowed by mass anti-government protests at home.
Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez
Qatar's early World Cup exit will not be fatal for the country's football development, manager Felix Sanchez said Friday, after the hosts became the first team to be eliminated.
Host nation Qatar eliminated from the World Cup
Host nation Qatar crashed out of their own World Cup on Friday after they were beaten 3-1 by Senegal and Ecuador held the Netherlands to a draw.
Italians inspired by Freddie Mercury in Espoo figure skating
Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini channeled British rockers Queen as they took an early lead in pairs at the Espoo figure skating Grand Prix to keep alive their hopes of making the finals in Turin.
Iranians celebrate World Cup slaying of Welsh Dragons
With the sound of the referee's final whistle, Iranians poured into Tehran's streets on foot, by scooter and car to celebrate their national team's World Cup win over Wales on Friday.
Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.
Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador
Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.
Giroud ready to tower above French giants
From Raymond Kopa to Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane to Thierry Henry, France has produced some of football's all-time greats, but Olivier Giroud needs just one more goal for Les Bleus to tower over all of his compatriots.
Coric edges Croatia ahead of Australia in Davis Cup semi-finals
Borna Coric gave Croatia the lead over Australia in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday, sweeping aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets.
Ibrahim, Farooqi help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in ODI opener
Opener Ibrahim Zadran's sparkling century and four wickets by Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan to an emphatic 60-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Friday.
Ibrahim ton helps Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in ODI opener
Opener Ibrahim Zadran smashed 106 to set up an emphatic 60-run victory for Afghanistan in the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Pivac aims to give Welsh fans cheer against Australia
Wayne Pivac has urged Wales to give another huge crowd in Cardiff something to shout about as the under fire coach aims to quell calls for his sacking against Australia on Saturday.
Neymar to miss Brazil's next World Cup match with ankle injury
Neymar will sit out Brazil's next World Cup game after he suffered an ankle injury in his team's opening win against Serbia, the team doctor said on Friday.