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US and Japan make fast World Cup starts but England labour to victory
England squeezed past Haiti 1-0 as they began their Women's World Cup title bid in unconvincing fashion on Saturday, but holders the United States and former champions Japan were far more comfortable.
Ex-World Cup winner Umtiti signs for Lille
Former World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti confirmed his return to Ligue 1 on Saturday on a two-year deal with French club Lille.
Hamilton bounces back to outpace Verstappen in Hungarian practice
Lewis Hamilton bounced back to beat Max Verstappen and top the times for Mercedes in Saturday's third and final free practice at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Stanway penalty gives England scrappy win over Haiti in World Cup opener
A Georgia Stanway penalty gave European champions England a scrappy 1-0 win over Haiti to begin their Women's World Cup title bid in unconvincing fashion on Saturday.
Japan talk up World Cup title hopes after hammering Zambia
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday.
Mbappe's omission from PSG's tour fuels speculation of Madrid move
Paris Saint-Germain have left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, casting further doubt on the forward's future at the French champions.
Rain frustrates England bid for fourth Test win against Australia
England were left waiting on the rain as their push for an Ashes series-levelling win against Australia in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday was delayed by bad weather.
Two defenders out in latest injury blow for France at World Cup
Defenders Elisa De Almeida and Selma Bacha were Saturday ruled out of France's Women's World Cup opener against Jamaica, adding to their list of missing players.
Guardiola has 'incredible doubts' despite treble success
Pep Guardiola laughed off claims that he was the greatest coach of all time on Saturday, saying he lives with "incredible doubts" despite leading Manchester City to the treble last season.
US, Japan make fast World Cup starts as England poised to enter fray
The United States launched their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup crown with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, before Japan crushed Zambia 5-0.
Japan hammer Zambia 5-0 in Women's World Cup lesson
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday.
Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa World Cup dress rehearsal
Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.
'Consistent' Warholm lays down worlds marker in Monaco
Karsten Warholm fired out a warning to contenders for world gold in the men's 400m hurdles in Budapest next month with a stunning marker at the Diamond League meet in Monaco.
Australian A-League club Perth Glory goes into receivership
Australian A-League side Perth Glory was placed into receivership Saturday after the long-term owner said he could no longer fund the club, partly blaming the Women's World Cup.
USA make fast World Cup start with England primed to enter fray
The United States launched their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup crown with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, as fellow favourites England were set to enter the fray.
Australia 'massive underdogs' against All Blacks: Jones
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones admitted on Saturday that his flailing team were "massive underdogs" against the "red hot" All Blacks next weekend, but said it could work in their favour.
Smith sets sights on Dutch after stealing show on World Cup debut
Sophia Smith said she couldn't wait to face the Dutch on Thursday in a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final after playing a starring role in the United States' winning start to their title defence.
Sweden ignoring history in latest Women's World Cup glory bid
Sweden will not be weighed down by a series of near-misses when they launch their latest bid to win the Women's World Cup on Sunday, coach Peter Gerhardsson said.
Smith scores twice as holders US ease to 3-0 win in World Cup opener
Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women's World Cup in a row with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Saturday.
Morocco set for Women's World Cup debut in another landmark
Months after the men's groundbreaking run to the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco's women will make World Cup history of their own on Monday.
Smith scores twice as holders USA ease to win in World Cup opener
Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women's World Cup in a row with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Saturday.
Messi makes magical start to Miami career with late winner on debut
Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his career in America, scoring a last-second winner in his debut game for Inter Miami on Friday.
Messi a substitute for first match with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi will start as a substitute for Inter Miami against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday in what is expected to be his first appearance for his new club.
Kohli hits landmark ton but West Indies fight back
Virat Kohli's 29th Test century highlighted a solid batting effort by India in getting to 438 batting first against the West Indies on the second day of the second and final Test at in Trinidad on Friday.
Knight and Szokol lead Great Lakes Bay Invitational LPGA team event
Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol teamed up for an eight-under par 62 in the foursomes third round of the Great Lakes Bay Invitational on Friday, taking a three-shot lead in the LPGA team event.
Bairstow laments 'out of order' critics after stunning Ashes innings
Jonny Bairstow said he had been subjected to "out of order" criticism following a whirlwind innings that cemented England's hold on the fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford on Friday.
Barcelona introduce newly signed veteran midfielder Romeu
Barcelona officially presented their latest signing, veteran Oriol Romeu, on Friday as he joined the Spanish giants training for a second day in Los Angeles.
Record-breaker Kipyegon, Warholm set Monaco Diamond League alight
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon, with her third world record of a scintillating season, and Norwegian Karsten Warholm, with the fourth fastest 400m hurdles ever, ensured the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday lived up to its glittering reputation.
Unheralded Harman soars to five-shot lead at British Open
American Brian Harman stormed into a five-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after a faultless 65 left him on 10 under par as bigger names struggled to keep pace.
Kenya's Kipyegon sets women's mile world record, her third of season
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon continued her remarkable form by smashing the women's mile world record at the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday, her third of an unforgettable season.
Ashwin's assault tightens India's grip against West Indies
Ravichandran Ashwin continued to dominate the West Indies with bat as well as ball on the second afternoon of the second Test as he belted 56 off 78 balls to lift India to 438 all out in their first innings Friday at tea on the second day.
Chelsea's Aubameyang seals three-year Marseille deal
Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Marseille on a three-year contract, the French Ligue 1 club announced Friday.