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In South Africa some hearts still beat for the All Blacks
When New Zealand play Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday, Dylan Moodaley, a 32-year-old South African from Cape Town will don his favourite All Blacks t-shirt and cheer on for his country's bitter rivals.
French prop Baille primed for 'big moment' against South Africa
Over the years France have produced a host of battle-hardened props who have been able to put their hand up to be the best in world rugby.
Irish World Cup dream threatened by Barrett's Gaelic Games schooling
Beauden Barrett seeks revenge against the Irish in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final but the All Blacks star owes a debt of gratitude to Ireland because he learned the basic skills thanks to -- Gaelic football.
Four key India-Pakistan battles at World Cup
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in a blockbuster clash at the World Cup on Saturday.
Fiji's rugby leader formed in France and aiming to down England
When Fiji take on England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille on Sunday, host country France will be willing them on to win.
Kelce questionable for Chiefs' NFL clash with Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is listed as questionable for the Super Bowl champions' clash with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
Phillies blast six homers to rout Braves in MLB playoffs
Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each smashed two of Philadelphia's record six home runs and the Phillies ripped Atlanta 10-2 on Wednesday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
PGA Tour gives three-month doping ban to South Korean An
South Korea's An Byeong-hun was suspended for three months by the PGA Tour on Wednesday for violating its anti-doping policy with a cough medicine available over the counter in his homeland.
Mum first priority before Pakistan, says India's Bumrah
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah says seeing his mother again takes priority over Saturday's blockbuster World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Fiji's Matavesi a doubt for England quarter after father's death
Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for the team's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.
Scotland game important but not 'revenge' says Spain coach
Spain coach Luis de La Fuente said his team were not out for "revenge" against Scotland on Thursday but victory would "almost" book La Roja's place at Euro 2024.
Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug
India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq put an ugly IPL episode behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Dupont '100 percent' for France's World Cup quarter-final with Springboks
France's talismanic captain Antoine Dupont is "100 percent" ready to face defending champions South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final, scrum coach William Servat said.
De Kock braced for battle of 'big egos' against Australia
South Africa batsman Quinton de Kock predicted that Thursday's high-profile World Cup clash with old rivals Australia will be decided by a battle of "big egos".
Rohit's record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Top seed Alcaraz dumped out by Dimitrov in Shanghai last 16
Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters.
Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons as Afghanistan wilt
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar as his record seventh World Cup century kept his team on course for a commanding win over Afghanistan.
Zheng downs Sakkari to reach Zhengzhou last eight
Zheng Qinwen underlined her status as the future of Chinese women's tennis with a 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 win over sixth-ranked Maria Sakkari at the Zhengzhou Open on Wednesday.
'Very different' England will run out against Fiji, vows George
Jamie George vowed that a "very different" England would take to the pitch for the World Cup quarter-final against Fiji on Sunday than the one that edged Samoa in their final pool match.
What to look out for in Euro 2024 qualifying
The road to Germany resumes this week as Euro 2024 qualifying kicks back into action with a number of teams in position to clinch qualification.
Dimitrov stuns top seed Alcaraz to reach Shanghai last eight
Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters.
Farrell sticks with winning formula for 'the big boy stuff'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said it was "the big boy stuff now" after naming an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand.
France's Dupont trains with headguard before World Cup quarter-final
France's hopes that skipper Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final this weekend were given a major boost on Wednesday when the scrum-half trained for the second day running with a headguard.
Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 272-8 against India
Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai hit half-centuries as Afghanistan reached 272-8 against hosts India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Farrell sticks with winning formula as Hansen passed fit
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected the same starting XV for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand that whipped Scotland 36-14 last weekend.
Cummins sees World Cup as 'physically taxing' for bowlers
Australia captain Pat Cummins described the World Cup as the "most physically taxing" format for fast bowlers as batsmen pile up record scores around India.
Chaotic start to Cricket World Cup a fresh blow for ODIs
Poor spectator turnout, a scheduling fiasco and a dubious outfield have cast a shadow over the Cricket World Cup in India, as the 50-over game itself faces an existential crisis.
Farrell sticks with winning formula for New Zealand quarter-final
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected the same starting XV for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand that whipped Scotland 36-14 last weekend.
'Born winner' Rooney hired as new Birmingham manager
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was hired as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham on Wednesday.
Gatland, Wales' Great Redeemer, eyes third World Cup semi-final
Warren Gatland has again underlined his coaching credentials by leading Wales into a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final, introducing a much-needed clarity to transform a misfiring team into contenders in a timeframe not thought possible.
Shafique making habit of great first impressions
Abdullah Shafique has a habit of making great first impressions, the latest of which came on Tuesday when he became the first Pakistan batsman to make a century on his World Cup debut in an epic pursuit against Sri Lanka.