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'Disappointed' Alonso looking forward to Aston Martin challenge
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was "disappointed" for himself and Alpine’s fans after being forced into a mechanical retirement in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Alldritt's France 'to keep feet on ground' with Rugby World Cup on the mind
France No. 8 Gregory Alldritt said on Sunday his side are "keeping their feet on the ground" despite a record unbeaten run less than 10 months out from hosting the Rugby World Cup.
Hamilton 'holds on to hope' with first winless F1 season
Lewis Hamilton completed his first winless season in Formula One on Sunday and then said "I'm glad it's done."
Qatar first World Cup hosts to lose opener with Ecuador defeat
Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.
Southgate says England will take knee at World Cup
Gareth Southgate said on Sunday that England will take the knee before their World Cup matches in Qatar to send a strong message of "inclusivity".
Irving's ban ends as Nets star expected to play Sunday
Kyrie Irving's NBA suspension after posting a social media link to a film with anti-semitic material has ended after eight games with the Brooklyn Nets saying Sunday he is available to play.
Reflective Vettel looks forward after emotion-charged F1 farewell
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel retired from Formula One in a reflective mood on Sunday after finishing 10th in his farewell race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Riley's Japan need more Tests to 'keep building' for Rugby World Cup
Japan's Dylan Riley said on Sunday his side need to play more Test matches to "keep building" before next year's Rugby World Cup.
United Denmark dreaming of 'something big' at World Cup
Denmark have high hopes of continuing their feel-good story at a fraught World Cup as a fancied team whose bond has been strengthened in the face of near tragedy.
Defender Hajsafi says Iran's World Cup players 'voice' of the people
Experienced defender Ehsan Hajsafi said on Sunday that Iran's players at the Qatar World Cup want to be the "voice" of people back home, where there has been a deadly crackdown on women-led protests.
World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled buildup
The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally got under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.
France squad caught napping by Benzema withdrawal
Defender Ibrahima Konate admitted Sunday that the France squad were tucked up in bed when news broke during the night that Karim Benzema had been forced to pull out of the World Cup with a thigh injury and so only found out in the morning.
McIlroy wins Race to Dubai as Rahm takes DP World title
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cemented his place as the European number one by winning the Race to Dubai for the fourth time in his career on Sunday with Spain's Jon Rahm sealing a third DP World Tour Championship.
Bale hopes to inspire next Wales generation at World Cup
Gareth Bale says he's ready for a rough ride from the United States as he prepares for the "incredible" challenge of leading Wales into their World Cup game since 1958 on Monday.
Verstappen wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Vettel retires with a point
Two-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed a record-extending 15th win this year with a "sublime" performance for Red Bull in Sunday’s tight and strategic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel headed into retirement with a point.
Heading to a 'Bedouin tent' stadium for an unprecedented World Cup
Tens of thousands of people streamed Sunday towards a spectacular stadium in the shape of a traditional Bedouin tent for the kickoff of the first World Cup held in the Arab world.
Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan
France captain Charles Ollivon said Sunday's 35-17 Autumn Nations Series victory over Japan helps "grow confidence" as they continued their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Penaud double takes France past Japan
Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan 35-17 in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
'Tough' Shiffrin powers to second slalom win in Levi
US star Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her second slalom victory in as many days for a perfect start to the season on the opening weekend of the women's alpine skiing World Cup in Levi on Sunday.
Verstappen wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to register a record-extending 15th win of a memorable year for the double world champion and his Red Bull team.
US skipper Adams relishing World Cup captaincy ahead of Wales clash
US coach Gregg Berhalter named Tyler Adams as his World Cup captain on Sunday as the team braced for a physical Group B battle with Wales.
Van Dijk 'sad' for Mane as Netherlands prepare for Senegal World Cup test
Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk said he was sad to learn that former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane would miss the World Cup due to injury, even if it will boost Dutch hopes.
Shiffrin powers to second slalom win in Levi
US star Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her second slalom victory in as many days on the opening weekend of the women's alpine skiing World Cup in Levi on Sunday.
England try hero Stuart says finishing still a work in progress
Two-try hero Will Stuart said he still had work to do on his scoring technique after almost failing to touch down properly in England's remarkable 25-25 draw with New Zealand.
Spectre of 2002 hangs over injury-hit France at World Cup
France are the World Cup holders, but a troubled build-up to their defence of the trophy means Les Bleus will go into Tuesday's opening game in Qatar against Australia with the spectre of 2002 hanging over them.
Defence bedrock of Irish success, youth gives Australia hope
Ireland will go into Rugby World Cup year ranked number one in the world after edging Australia 13-10 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Ronaldo will be 'phenomenal' at World Cup, says Neves
Cristiano Ronaldo enters the World Cup under a cloud of controversy but his Portugal team-mate Ruben Neves believes the forward will have a "phenomenal" tournament.
World Cup poised for kick-off as Benzema blow rocks France
The World Cup kicks off with host nation Qatar facing Ecuador on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally gets under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.
Wales back at World Cup is 'more than sport', says leader
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said Sunday that his country's first World Cup appearance in 64 years will put the nation on the global map and was "more than sport".
Page caps remarkable rise by taking Wales back to World Cup
Rob Page will become the first man to lead Wales at a World Cup since 1958 on Monday -- when his side take on the United States -- after a remarkable rise from the lower tiers of English league football.
Indian samba greeting for Neymar and co at World Cup
Hundreds of fans from South Asia and South America greeted Neymar and his teammates as the Brazil squad landed in Qatar for their bid to secure a sixth World Cup.
England expects as Southgate's men eye World Cup glory
England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday desperate to take the final step after twice falling just short of winning the country's first major trophy in more than half a century.