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'God save our King': France in thrall to Mbappe as England loom
France head into Saturday's heavyweight World Cup quarter-final clash with England well aware that their hopes of carrying on in Qatar and retaining the title rest on the shoulders of Kylian Mbappe.
Morocco to 'come out swinging' against Spain at World Cup
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has urged his team to believe they can defeat powerhouse Spain as they attempt to reach a first World Cup quarter-final.
Gatland returns as Wales coach in place of Pivac
Warren Gatland was dramatically drafted in for a second spell as Wales coach on Monday, as he replaced the sacked Wayne Pivac less than a year out from the World Cup.
England shine in fading light to win first Pakistan Test
Fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and James Anderson took four wickets apiece as England pulled off an exciting 74-run win over Pakistan Monday in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan-England Test delicately poised at tea on last day
Hosts Pakistan need 86 runs and England five wickets in the final session Monday as the first Test heads for an exciting finish on the fifth day in Rawlpindi.
England's Bellingham 'has everything' but now comes biggest test yet
Jude Bellingham's outstanding display in England's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal announced the 19-year-old's arrival among the global elite but now comes the biggest test so far of his young career.
England's Livingstone out of Pakistan tour with knee injury
All-rounder Liam Livingstone has been ruled out of the rest of England's tour of Pakistan with a knee injury, the team's management said Monday.
Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown
Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea.
Davis scores 55 to propel Lakers past Wizards, Celtics beat Nets
Anthony Davis dazzled in the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-119 NBA victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, scoring 55 points with 17 rebounds in his 10th straight game of at least 20 points.
Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Eagles and Bengals win
Deshaun Watson was less than impressive in his return from an NFL suspension Sunday, but Cleveland's defensive dominance saw him win his Browns debut 27-14 over the Houston Texans.
Watson unimpressive as Browns down Texans, Packers and Eagles win
Deshaun Watson was less than impressive in his return from an NFL suspension Sunday, but Cleveland's defensive dominance saw him win his Browns debut 27-14 over the Houston Texans.
England braced for 'biggest test' against France: Southgate
Gareth Southgate admits England will face the "biggest test" of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday.
Fiji's Volavola helps Racing spoil Biggar's Toulon presentation
Fiji's Benjamin Volavola helped Racing 92 beat Toulon 31-14 in the French Top 14 to spoil Wales fly-half Dan Biggar's presentation at Stade Mayol crowd on Sunday.
Suter wins Lake Louise super-G as Goggia misses podium
Olympic downhill gold medallist Corinne Suter won the World Cup super-G at Lake Louise on Sunday as Italian speed star Sofia Goggia proved human after all.
Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England romp past Senegal
A brilliant double from Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as England romped past Senegal to set up a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with Les Bleus.
England subdue Senegal to book France clash in World Cup quarters
England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham's masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday.
Kilde at the double in super-G win over Odermatt
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won the World Cup super-G at Beaver Creek on Sunday, beating Swiss rival Marco Odermatt by two-tenths of a second to complete a Colorado double.
Record-breaking Giroud brings goals to France's repeat World Cup bid
Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning side, but in Qatar the striker has brought the goals missing from his game four years ago in Russia.
World Cup is my obsession says Mbappe after firing France into quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe said Sunday he dreamed of winning the World Cup for a second time after his brace helped France to a 3-1 win over Poland which advanced the holders to the quarter-finals in Qatar.
Contract talks freeze having 'detrimental effect' on Welsh rugby players
Players at Wales' four regions are being "detrimentally impacted" by the financial uncertainty surrounding their futures, the Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) said on Sunday.
Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England face Senegal
A brilliant double from Kylian Mbappe fired holders France into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as England prepared for a demanding knockout clash with Senegal.
Giroud and Mbappe take ruthless France into World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday.
Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday.
Last-gasp Castres bounce back to edge Pau in Top 14
A last minute try from Fiji centre Vilimoni Botitu gave Castres a nail-biting 26-22 victory over fellow strugglers Pau in the Top 14's early match on Sunday.
Japan primed to show 'samurai spirit' against Croatia at World Cup
Japan will "fight like samurai" in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash with Croatia as they battle to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, defender Yuto Nagatomo said.
World Cup without booze makes for 'different' atmosphere
World Cup fans in Qatar say the atmosphere is different without alcohol -- but they are divided over whether that is good or not.
Portugal's Carvalho aiming not to be next World Cup shock victims
Portugal midfielder William Carvalho is determined to help his team avoid becoming the victims of another World Cup shock against Switzerland in the last 16 on Tuesday.
World Cup not Modric's swansong, says Croatia coach Dalic
Luka Modric will continue playing for Croatia beyond the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said, as the 2018 finalists prepare to face Japan in the last 16 on Monday.
Lawrence recovers to win South African Open a day after birthday
Local Thriston Lawrence surrendered a five-shot lead with five holes remaining before winning the South African Open by one stroke on Sunday a day after celebrating his 26th birthday.
Ronaldo draws focus, but Fernandes is Portugal's World Cup heartbeat
Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow looms large over Portugal at the World Cup, but away from the flash of camera phones and rolling headlines, Bruno Fernandes has taken the reins.
French ex F1 driver Patrick Tambay dies at 73
French ex Formula One driver Patrick Tambay, who won two Grand Prix for Ferrari in the 1980s, has died after a long illness at the age of 73, his family announced on Sunday.
France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters
France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.