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UK, Ireland Euro 2028 bid announces 14 candidate venues
A joint bid by the five national associations of the United Kingdom and Ireland to host the 2028 European Championship published a shortlist of 14 venues for the tournament on Wednesday.
Erasmus needs to be reined in over referee criticism: Gatland
South African rugby authorities should have a word in Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus's ear and tell him to stop criticising match referees, says former Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
'Monsoon Wedding' drops alcohol, kissing for Qatar run
A musical adaptation of "Monsoon Wedding" starting Thursday in Qatar had to remove alcohol and kissing, but the hit film's director Mira Nair insists it has not lost its "soul".
Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles part ways with head coach Urios
Christophe Urios has left his post as head coach of Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles by mutual consent after a poor start to the season and dressing-room dissent, the club announced on Wednesday.
France captain Lloris will not wear anti-discrimination armband at World Cup
France skipper Hugo Lloris has confirmed that he will not join other European national team captains in wearing an anti-discrimination armband during the World Cup in Qatar.
Spanish star Rahm blasts golf rankings system
Spanish star Jon Rahm blasted the restructured point system of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), calling it "laughable" adding he was in favour of awarding world ranking points to LIV Golf tournaments.
Supporters 'right' to boycott World Cup, says Dutch coach Van Gaal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Wednesday supporters boycotting the World Cup in Qatar were "right to do that" but hoped his team would do enough to persuade fans at home to watch them on television.
Messi's Argentina and champions France jet to World Cup
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was due to jet into Qatar on Wednesday hoping to crown his glorious career by lifting the World Cup trophy as defending champions France also prepared to join the party.
Bale '100 percent fit' as Wales end 64-year wait at World Cup
Gareth Bale has declared himself 100 percent fit for the World Cup in Qatar as Wales prepare for their first appearance at the finals in 64 years.
Australia have point to prove against world champions England
New skipper Pat Cummins admitted Wednesday Australia have a point to prove after their failure at the Twenty20 World Cup, with champions England in their sights in a one-day series this week.
Yamada wants Japan to 'check themselves' with France Test
Former Japan winger Akihito Yamada said he hopes his country can "check themselves to see where they are" as they play France in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.
NBA Pelicans dump Grizzlies while Mavericks beat Clippers
C.J. McCollum scored a season-high 30 points while reserves Larry Nance Jr. and Jose Alvarado made key contributions to spark New Orleans over Memphis 113-102 in an NBA game Tuesday.
Aussie Lee chases money title, top player award at LPGA finale
Australia's Minjee Lee takes aim at a 2022 money title and the LPGA Player of the Year award when the season-ending Tour Championship begins Thursday.
US gymnast Sunisa Lee announces Paris Olympics bid
Reigning Olympic all-around champion Sunisa Lee announced Tuesday she was ending her US college career next year to focus on trying to defend her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
England and Netherlands jet into Qatar as Infantino calls for football focus
England and the Netherlands became the first World Cup heavyweights to touch down in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.
English football to have independent regulator 'in five years' - review chair
The lawmaker behind a review of English football governance forecast Tuesday there would be an independent regulator "in five years" time and insisted the Premier League would remain profitable under a new regime.
All Blacks' Taylor says semi-final loss has no bearing on England encounter
New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor has insisted the All Blacks' dramatic 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat by England will count for little at Twickenham on Saturday.
Iran's players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz
Iran's players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests.
England's Cokanasiga out of All Blacks clash
England wing Joe Cokanasiga has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series international against New Zealand with an ankle injury, the Rugby Football Union announced Tuesday.
South Africa's Du Plessis still has no time for 'bully' Warner
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he has no time for Australia "bully" David Warner.
Nadal ready 'to die' to return to his tennis peak
Rafael Nadal says he is "going to die" trying to return to the level of tennis that saw him capture a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles after his hopes of a first ever ATP Finals title and becoming year end world number one were all but extinguished on Tuesday.
Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought Tuesday to reduce the pressure on his fancied team at the World Cup in Qatar, insisting there are no guarantees in football.
Ferrari deny team chief Binotto sacking
Ferrari on Tuesday dismissed as "totally without foundation" media reports that team principal Mattia Binotto was to be sacked.
Nadal's Finals hopes on a knife edge after Auger-Aliassime defeat
Rafael Nadal's hopes of a first ever ATP Finals title and becoming year end world number one hang by a thread after he lost 6-3, 6-4 to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin on Tuesday.
Former Spurs and England winger Lennon retires from football
Former Tottenham Hotspur and England winger Aaron Lennon announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, saying the "time is right to hang my boots up".
Weah relishing 'surreal' World Cup experience
Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup.
Springbok chief Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees
Rassie Erasmus has insisted his latest controversial tweets highlighting decisions going against South Africa are not a fresh attack on referees, as former top official Nigel Owens slammed the Springbok supremo's conduct.
Norman needs to 'exit stage left' to resolve LIV v PGA feud says McIlroy
World number one Rory McIlroy said Greg Norman will have to go if there is any chance of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf coming to the table and ending their acrimonious battle.
Ronaldo risks United legacy after explosive tirade
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have burnt his bridges with Manchester United after launching a stinging tirade against the club and faces an uncertain future as he prepares for the World Cup.
Nienaber under no illusions about Italy challenge
South Africa are "determined to get onto the right side of the scoreboard" after two defeats in the Autumn Nations Series but head coach Jacques Nienaber says it will be tough against a confident Italy on Saturday.
England and Netherlands arrive in Qatar as Infantino calls for focus on football
England and the Netherlands will be the first World Cup heavyweights to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA President Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.
Macleod set for Wales debut as Pivac rings changes for Georgia
Scarlets back-row Josh Macleod is set to make his long-awaited Wales debut after being named in a much-changed starting XV to face Georgia in an Autumn Nations Series international in Cardiff on Saturday.