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France coach Deschamps warns England of Mbappe threat in World Cup showdown
France coach Didier Deschamps is confident Kylian Mbappe can still make the difference in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final showdown with England even if the opposition put their focus on stopping the superstar forward.
Man Utd owners halt dividend payments
The owners of Manchester United, the Glazer family, have not taken their usual semi-annual dividend out of the club as they look to sell the English giants.
Are you a member? Federer aced by Wimbledon security guard
Roger Federer has only been retired for three months but the eight-time Wimbledon champion is having to get used to ordinary life including being turned away unrecognised at the All England Club.
Griner heads home after release from Russia in prisoner swap
American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed back to the United States on Thursday after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."
Unbeaten Crawford defends boxing title against Russia's Avanesyan
Undefeated US southpaw Terence Crawford will defend his World Boxing Organization welterweight title on Saturday in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, against Russia's David Avanesyan.
Eagles, Bills try to keep NFL top spots against New York foes
NFL conference leaders Philadelphia and Buffalo test their hold on the top spots on Sunday with crucial matchups against stubborn New York rivals.
Brazil, Argentina target blockbuster World Cup semi-final
Brazil seek to become the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, while Argentina could set up a blockbuster all-South American clash if they get past the Netherlands.
US sports world overjoyed at Griner's release from Russia
Brittney Griner's former coaches and teammates as well as a host of elite athletes on Thursday celebrated the US basketball star's release from a Russian prison after 10 months of captivity.
Japanese skaters dominate opening day of Grand Prix final
Japanese skaters dominated the opening day of the ISU Grand Prix final in Turin on Thursday with world champion Shoma Uno leading a posse of three in the men's short programme while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made the early running in the pairs competition.
Elvis inspires Japanese figure skating pair in Grand Prix final
Japanese pair Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi made the early running in the pairs competition, winning the short programme on the opening day of the ISU Grand Prix final in Turin on Thursday.
Portugal coach Santos hits jackpot with bold calls
Portugal coach Fernando Santos had put off the decision for years, but eventually rolled the dice -- and benched Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal's young gun Ramos stepping into Ronaldo's shoes
Goncalo Ramos was thrown into the eye of the storm, but it was Portugal's 21-year-old striker who brought the thunder, blasting his country into the World Cup quarter-finals.
Regragui breaking new World Cup ground for African coaches
Morocco boss Walid Regragui became the first ever African coach to take a team into the World Cup quarter-finals when his side beat Spain on penalties, despite only taking over the reins in August.
Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal
Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.
France captain Lloris ready to make history in England World Cup showdown
Captain of his country for more than a decade, Hugo Lloris will make French national team history on Saturday when he leads the World Cup holders into their quarter-final clash with England, tasked with shutting out his friend and club colleague Harry Kane.
England v France - Keys to the game
Defending champions France take on England on Saturday in their World Cup quarter-final. Here are the key battles and tactical challenges:
Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for World Cup glory
Harry Kane is on the brink of becoming England's record goalscorer, but the unselfish star would happily swap that historic landmark for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.
France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarters
Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest.
Zverev returns to action six months after French Open injury
Alexander Zverev on Thursday returned to tennis for the first time since tearing ankle ligaments in his French Open semi-final defeat to Rafael Nadal in June.
Brittney Griner -- basketball great and pioneering activist
Basketball star Brittney Griner blazed a trail as a US Olympic champion and LGBTQ pioneer before her career was abruptly disrupted by her arrest and imprisonment in Moscow in a Cold War-style standoff between the United States and Russia.
US basketball star Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer
American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed home on Thursday after being freed from a Russian prison in a swap for Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."
US basketball star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer
American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed home on Thursday after being freed from a Russian prison in a swap for Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."
Toulouse's Dupont takes swipe at new-format Champions Cup
Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup on Thursday, saying it was "no longer the European Cup".
Argentina hopeful Di Maria, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Thursday he was optimistic Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for their World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.
Ronaldo says Portugal 'united' after reported walk-out threat
Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that Portugal were "too united to be broken by outside forces" after it was reported he had threatened to walk out on the squad after being benched against Switzerland.
Brittney Griner, basketball great snared in US-Russia standoff
Basketball star Brittney Griner blazed a trail as a US Olympic champion and LGBTQ pioneer before her career was abruptly disrupted by her arrest and imprisonment in Moscow in a Cold War-style standoff between the United States and Russia.
Croatia coach hails new generation ahead of Brazil World Cup clash
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hailed his country's new generation of players just for making it to the World Cup quarter-finals but skipper Luka Modric believes they can pull off a shock result against tournament favourites Brazil.
Dutch hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak
The Netherlands will be bidding to "change" the memories from their semi-final loss on penalties in 2014 when they face Argentina again at the World Cup on Friday, said forward Memphis Depay.
Kirsten leaves Welsh Fire after winless 2022
Gary Kirsten has left his position as coach of the Welsh Fire after two unsuccessful seasons in charge of the Hundred franchise, it was announced Thursday.
Tite defends Brazil World Cup goal celebrations
Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his players' dancing goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South Korea, dismissing suggestions they showed a lack of respect.
World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach
Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on the eve the World Cup quarter-finals.
'Proud' Surinamese back Dutch World Cup stars
From the Netherlands to Suriname, pride is swelling at the number of Dutch players in Friday's World Cup quarter-final who trace their roots to the South American former colony.