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France women's rugby coach steps down after eight months in job
Thomas Darracq has stepped down from his role as coach of France's women's team "for family reasons", the French rugby federation (FFR) said on Monday amid rumours of locker room friction.
World Cup leader Odermatt wins Alta Badia giant slalom
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt extended his alpine skiing World Cup lead after claiming victory in Monday's giant slalom at Alta Badia.
Ecstatic Argentina prepares to welcome World Cup winners
Lionel Messi and his teammates were due to arrive in Argentina to a hero's welcome on Monday as millions of their compatriots waited to catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.
England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes
Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.
Quiet man Borthwick completes England ascent
Steve Borthwick has long been tipped as a future England rugby coach so Monday's announcement by the Rugby Football Union he had been appointed as the full-time successor to Eddie Jones came as no surprise.
Jury resumes deliberations in Benjamin Mendy sex trial
A jury resumed its deliberations on Monday in the rape and sexual assault trial of Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy.
Steve Borthwick appointed England rugby coach - RFU
Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.
France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance
Losing finalists France on Monday became the last team to leave the World Cup as FIFA announced that the Qatar tournament attracted more than 3.4 million spectators, making it one of the most watched ever.
After World Cup, Qatar seeks Olympic gold
After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.
Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners
Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.
Jokic's 40-point triple-double carries Nuggets, Nets and Warriors win
Nikola Jokic joined rare NBA company on Sunday with a 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a 119-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Chiefs reach NFL playoffs with win, Cowboys advance despite defeat
Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched an eighth straight NFL playoff berth.
Magic get the better of Celtics again, Nets rally to beat Pistons
NBA top draft pick Paolo Banchero scored 31 points to lead surging Orlando to a 95-92 victory in Boston on Sunday, the Magic's second win over the Celtics in three days.
Suffering Argentines explode with joy after 'epic' World Cup win
Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday made the economic suffering engulfing the country "worth it," according to ecstatic fans.
Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France
Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.
FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026
Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.
Magic get the better of Celtics again
Orlando rookie Paolo Banchero got off to a hot start on the way to 31 points on Sunday as the surging Magic beat the Boston Celtics for the second time in three days.
Chiefs advance to NFL playoffs while Cowboys denied by OT loss
Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched an eighth consecutive NFL playoff berth, but the Dallas Cowboys were denied.
Lionel Messi: The Greatest?
For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.
Messi heads long list of World Cup farewells
Lionel Messi left the World Cup stage for the final time in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday, headlining a lengthy list of global giants bidding farewell to football's biggest tournament.
Messi can decide World Cup future: Argentina boss Scaloni
Victorious Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was up to Lionel Messi to decide whether he wants to play at another World Cup as the South American nation celebrated a dramatic win over France in Sunday's final.
Chants of 'Messi, Messi' as Bangladeshis celebrate Argentina's World Cup triumph
Bangladeshi football fans chanted "Messi, Messi," shedding tears of joy and dancing in the streets to celebrate the triumph of Argentina -- a country half a world away -- over France in the World Cup final Sunday.
Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory
Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.
Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup
Rasheed celebrated Argentina's World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day.
Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win
Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.
Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons
Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.
France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out.
Brilliant Messi finally wins World Cup for Argentina
Lionel Messi won the World Cup for Argentina on Sunday as he scored twice against France in one of the all-time great finals before the South Americans held their nerve to win in a penalty shootout in Qatar.
Argentina's Scaloni tells fans to enjoy World Cup victory
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded the South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's World Cup final, called on his compatriots to enjoy the glory.
Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win
Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar on Sunday made the economic suffering engulfing the country "worth it", according to ecstatic fans.
Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup
Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.
NBA fines Horford for elbow to groin against Germany's Wagner
Boston Celtics center Al Horford was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for delivering an elbow to the groin of Orlando rival Moritz Wagner.