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African team to win World Cup in '15-20 years', says Morocco coach
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he believes an African team will win the World Cup in the next "15 to 20 years" after his team finished fourth in Qatar.
Frankie Dettori: Racing's great entertainer set for farewell tour
Frankie Dettori will ride into retirement in 2023 having expanded the global profile of horse racing in much the same way that sprint legend Usain Bolt achieved in athletics.
Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup
Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner.
British No.1 Norrie wants Russians back at Wimbledon
British number one Cameron Norrie wants Russian players like Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev back playing at Wimbledon next year after a "tough year" being banned from the Grand Slam.
Edinburgh edge Castres as Exeter gore Bulls in Champions Cup
Edinburgh held on to edge tenacious but error-prone Castres 31-20 in the Champions Cup on Saturday.
Raducanu looking to German coach Sachs to reignite career
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu revealed she has started working with Sebastian Sachs on a trial basis until the end of the year, making the German her fifth coach in 18 months.
After rapid hand surgery, Goggia dominates downhill
Sofia Goggia returned from overnight surgery on broken fingers to crush the competition in the second women's World Cup downhill race in Saint Moritz on Saturday.
Entire France squad trains on eve of World Cup final despite virus
The whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players this week.
Legendary jockey Dettori to retire after 2023 season
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori Italian revealed on Saturday that he planned to retire from horse racing after the 2023 season.
Leach, Ahmed shine for England on a spinners' day in third Pakistan Test
Spinners Jack Leach and teenager Rehan Ahmed shared six wickets between them as England dismissed Pakistan for 304 Saturday on the opening day of the third and final Test in Karachi.
'Greatest-ever' Messi powering underdogs Argentina: Martinez
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says the South Americans are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday.
'Music starts with Messi', says FIFA's Wenger
Arsene Wenger has praised "leader of the orchestra" Lionel Messi as the Argentine great bids to inspire his team to glory in Sunday's World Cup final against defending champions France.
Kilde wins at Val Gardena to extend World Cup downhill lead
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde continued his dominance of alpine skiing downhill racing on Saturday after winning at Val Gardena to claim his fourth victory of the season.
Debutant Zakir hits ton for Bangladesh but India sniff win
India broke through tough resistance from Bangladesh including a century by Zakir Hasan on his debut to be within four wickets of victory on day four of the first Test on Saturday.
Japan's Seto makes history as three more records fall at short course worlds
Japanese master Daiya Seto became the first swimmer ever to claim six straight world titles in the same event at a short course championships Saturday as Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte smashed the women's 50m breaststroke record.
Zakir hits hundred in Bangladesh stand but India sniff win
India broke through tough resistance from Bangladesh including a Zakir Hasan century to be within four wickets of victory at stumps on day four of the first Test on Saturday.
France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final
Holders France insist playing in front of a largely hostile crowd in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina will not have an impact as they attempt to become the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.
France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup final
Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France were taking "as many precautions as possible" to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening their preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina.
Aggressive Head puts Australia in charge against South Africa
An aggressive Travis Head put Australia in charge after the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.
Mbappe seeks to re-order football's hierarchy in World Cup final
Kylian Mbappe can on Sunday become the youngest player to win two World Cups since Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21.
Alvarez targets star billing for Argentina after meteoric rise
Julian Alvarez came to the World Cup as a peripheral figure for Argentina but is preparing for Sunday's final against France as their new star in attack.
Argentina v France - Keys to the World Cup final
Argentina take on defending champions France on Sunday in the World Cup final.
France's foot soldier Griezmann pivotal on run to World Cup final
That holders France are through to a second consecutive World Cup final is a little down to the goals of Kylian Mbappe, and a lot to the extraordinary performances of Antoine Griezmann.
'Greatest' Messi ready for fitting World Cup farewell
Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots.
Messi targets World Cup glory against Mbappe's France
Lionel Messi is hoping to crown his stellar career by leading Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday but Kylian Mbappe's history-chasing France are standing in his way.
France hope for clean bill of health on eve of World Cup final
France were on Saturday anxiously awaiting news on the health of three key players on the eve of the World Cup final against an Argentina side led by Lionel Messi.
Irving drills game-winner for Nets, Celtics and Warriors beaten
Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Nets to fifth straight NBA victory on Friday as reigning champions Golden State and league-leading Boston both lost.
NBA's Curry relieved to avoid surgery on injured shoulder
Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry said Friday he was relieved that he won't need surgery on his partially dislocated left shoulder, but had no timetable for his return.
Leinster dish out another Champions Cup hammering
Four-time winners Leinster crushed Gloucester 57-0 in the Champions Cup on Friday for an impressive second successive triumph in this season's tournament.
Dallas NBA Draft pick Terry retires at 22 due to anxiety
Tyrell Terry, a 2020 NBA Draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks, announced his retirement at age 22 in an Instagram post, saying basketball brought "the darkest times of my life."
Woods and son Charlie seek title before Tiger rests sore foot
Tiger Woods will play alongside his 13-year-old son Charlie this weekend at the PNC Championship even though the 15-time major winner said Friday it could delay his injury recovery.