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Buttler's men latest England team to struggle with World Cup defence
Australians have long insisted a key problem for English sports teams is not losing but the fall-out from winning.
Three duels to savour in Rugby World Cup final
Defending champions South Africa and New Zealand battle it out on Saturday bidding to become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup four times.
Rugby World Cup fever builds in New Zealand ahead of 'cracking' final
Rugby World Cup fever is building in New Zealand with a former All Blacks captain predicting a "cracking" final against South Africa in Paris this weekend while tickets are being snapped up for a stadium screening at the country's home of rugby, Eden Park.
Darmstadt aim to upend Bayern on Neuer's comeback
Bundesliga minnows Darmstadt will be out to spoil Manuel Neuer's potential return from injury when they face champions Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Boks expect 'grind' against All Black rivals in World Cup final
Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against "greatest foes" New Zealand to be a "grind" as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.
Barcelona forced to lean on youth in Madrid Clasico battle
La Liga champions Barcelona host bitter rivals Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Saturday, forced into leaning heavily on players from their feted La Masia youth academy.
Man City loom for goal-shy Man Utd
Manchester City will test the strength of Manchester United's recent revival at Old Trafford this weekend, while red-hot leaders Tottenham are seeking their eighth win in 10 games.
Ottawa's Pinto gets 41-game NHL ban for sports gambling
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto was banned for 41 games, equal to half a season, by the National Hockey League on Thursday for activities relating to sports wagering.
Miami's Messi named finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year
Lionel Messi was among three finalists named on Thursday for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award despite the Argentine star playing only six league matches for Inter Milan.
Liverpool thump Toulouse as Brighton get first win in Europe
Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club's first ever victory in continental competition.
West Ham's unbeaten run snapped in Greece as Rangers held
West Ham's 17-match unbeaten European run came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 loss away to Olympiakos, while Rangers battled for a point in a goalless Europa League draw at Sparta Prague.
'Brotherly Shove' dividing NFL as Eagles face Commanders
A perfectly legitimate piece of innovative tactical genius or an abomination that should be legislated out of existence?
Sri Lanka's Theekshana says England 'underestimated' us
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana on Thursday said defending champions England "underestimated" his team in their key World Cup clash.
Retallick to start for New Zealand in World Cup final
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one change to his starting XV to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock in the second row.
Postecoglou targets long-term success for high-flying Spurs
Ange Postecoglou says he is more concerned about laying the groundwork for "sustainable" success at Tottenham than the immediate chance to establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
England shock to Maxwell blitz: Five from five at Cricket World Cup
The ongoing Cricket World Cup has thrown up some shock results, huge totals and incredible performances in its three weeks of action.
'I had to Google it!': Bavuma wary of 'mercurial' Pakistan threat
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Thursday that he was so stunned by seeing Pakistan described as "mercurial" that he had to "Google the word" out of respect for his opponents ahead of their World Cup clash.
'Incredibly disappointing', says Buttler as England crash at World Cup
England captain Jos Buttler admitted the World Cup had been "incredibly disappointing" as the defending champions were pushed to the brink of elimination on Thursday.
Norwegian police open probe into Ingebrigtsen brothers' abuse claims
Norwegian police said on Thursday they had opened an investigation into accusations of abuse made by Olympic 1500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers Henrik and Filip against their father Gjert.
Sri Lanka push dismal England closer to World Cup exit
Sri Lanka pushed dismal England to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they handed the defending champions an eight-wicket thrashing.
England's Itoje wary of Argentina revenge mission in World Cup third-place playoff
England lock Maro Itoje said he believed Argentina would be motivated by revenge at the Rugby World Cup's third-place playoff on Friday.
From Mandela to Kolisi -- Springboks' rich World Cup history with All Blacks
New Zealand and South Africa meet in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France with the All Blacks holding a three-two head to head advantage in previous meetings at the sport's quadrennial showpiece event.
De Kock still going his own way with World Cup run-spree
If the World Cup represents Quinton de Kock's farewell to one-day internationals, then the South Africa opener is bowing out in style.
Dismal England bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka at World Cup
Sri Lanka pushed England closer to the World Cup exit door on Thursday when they bowled out the defending champions for just 156.
Newcastle's Tonali banned 10 months for betting: Italian federation
Newcastle United's Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for betting, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.
Pakistan believe 'miracles can happen' to rescue World Cup dream
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan insisted Thursday that his under-performing teammates believe "miracles can happen" as the former champions enter a "do-or-die" battle to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.
Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped
Swiss prosecutors announced Thursday they have dropped their three-year criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over suspected collusion with officials concerning the corruption scandal that engulfed world football's governing body.
Nothing bigger than World Cup final against All Blacks, says Kolisi
Iconic Springbok captain Siya Kolisi insisted Thursday that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.
England 'disappointed' that Mbonambi has been cleared of racial slur
The Rugby Football Union says it is "deeply disappointed" that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared of a racial slur and will play in Saturday's World Cup final.
Pollard, De Klerk and Mbonambi in Springbok team for Rugby World Cup final
South Africa have named half-backs Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk as well as hooker Bongi Mbonambi in their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday.
Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut but Spurs fall
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points on his much-anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday but it was not enough to prevent the San Antonio Spurs slipping to a 126-119 defeat to Dallas.
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith to bow out at the top
Aaron Smith will bow out of international rugby after the World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday, leaving a gaping hole at the heart of the All Blacks team.