Saudi Arabia Only Bidder For 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament.
Australia Vow To Rebuild After 'Bitterly Disappointing' Jones Reign
Australian rugby vowed to rebuild on Tuesday after the "bitterly disappointing" reign of Eddie Jones, who has quit as Wallabies coach following their calamitous World Cup campaign.
French Football Under Microscope After Lyon Team Bus Attack
French football clubs on Monday came under intense pressure to bring their supporters under control after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered cuts to his face when his team's bus was pelted with stones near Marseille's stadium.
Messi Wins Eighth Ballon D'Or As Bonmati Claims Women's Award
Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.
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Boks Expect 'Grind' Against All Black Rivals In World Cup Final
Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against "greatest foes" New Zealand to be a "grind" as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.
Liverpool Thump Toulouse As Brighton Get First Win In Europe
Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club's first ever victory in continental competition.
Wembanyama Scores 15 In NBA Debut But Spurs Fall
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points on his much-anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday but it was not enough to prevent the San Antonio Spurs slipping to a 126-119 defeat to Dallas.
Green And Gold Fever Grips S.Africa Ahead Of Rugby World Cup Final
From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Mbappe Helps PSG Go Top, Haaland Back Among The Goals
Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain move top of Champions League Group F with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday, while Newcastle slumped to a first defeat, 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund.
Arizona Diamondbacks Stun Phillies To Reach World Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks upset the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years on Tuesday.
Man Utd Claim Vital Champions League Win, Bellingham Strikes Again
Andre Onana's last-gasp penalty save secured a vital Champions League win for Manchester United against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, while Jude Bellingham scored again for Real Madrid in their victory over Braga.
'Sky's The Limit' For Afghanistan's Fearless Generation
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes the "sky's the limit" for his young stars who shone and then shattered mighty Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.
Son, Maddison Star As Spurs Go Top Of Premier League
Tottenham surged to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham on Monday.
Man Utd Cannot Afford Brotherly Love From Hojlund In Copenhagen Reunion
Manchester United have no time for sentimentality from Rasmus Hojlund as he faces his younger twin brothers and former club on Tuesday when FC Copenhagen visit Old Trafford.
Verstappen Hails 'Incredible' 50th Career Win In Texas
Freshly-minted triple world champion Max Verstappen completed a hat-trick of Texan victories on Sunday when he claimed the 50th win of his career in a tense and strategic United States Grand Prix.
'Purpose-driven' Springboks Braced For England Showdown
For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final.
Man City Seek To Stop Rot As Chelsea Host Arsenal
Manchester City are aiming to avoid a third straight Premier League defeat for the first time in seven years when they host Brighton on Saturday, while Arsenal will provide a stiff test for resurgent Chelsea.
Salah Calls For End To 'Massacres', Aid To Be Allowed Into Gaza
Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohamed Salah called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza on Wednesday as he pleaded for an end to "massacres" in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
New Zealand Reset After Ireland High To Tackle Argentina
New Zealand have reset from their thrilling win over Ireland to prepare for Friday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina with the pain of losing four years ago at the same stage "a big driver".
Premier League Eyes Biggest Ever TV Rights Deal By Selling 70 More Matches
The Premier League is aiming to smash its own record domestic television rights deal after making 70 more matches available for broadcast from 2025.
New York's First Soccer Stadium Project Starts Public Review
The stadium is part of the plan to redevelop the Willets Point neighborhood in Queens.
Much-changed African Football League Set For Modest Launch
The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept.
England Secure Euro 2024 Berth, Denmark Survive San Marino Scare
England sealed their place at Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Harry Kane scored twice in a 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley, while Denmark scraped to victory over San Marino to keep their qualification bid on track.
Netherlands Humiliate South Africa At Cricket World Cup
Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.
US Ambassador To India Backs Cricket To Hit LA Olympics For Six
The United States' ambassador to India believes his compatriots will come to share his joy in the "unabashed fun" of Twenty20 cricket when the format features at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Eddie Jones Commits To Australian Rugby, Denies Japan Move
Australia head coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday ruled out a rumoured switch to Japan, pledging to stick with the Wallabies following a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.
Belgium V Sweden Euro Qualifier Abandoned After Brussels Shooting
Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday.
Spain, Scotland And Turkey Lock Up Euro 2024 Spots
Spain clinched their place at Euro 2024 on Sunday after a 1-0 win away to Norway, also sending Scotland through from Group A as Turkey joined the growing ranks of qualifiers.
South Africa Edge France In Thriller To Reach World Cup Last Four
Defending champions South Africa edged hosts France 29-28 in a thrilling seven-try encounter on Sunday to reach next weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
IOC To Explore Olympic ESports Games
The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic eSports Games, IOC president Thomas Bach announced on Saturday.
Rohit Hits 86 As India Hand Pakistan Seven-wicket World Cup Rout
Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.
Cricket Approved By IOC For 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Cricket's more than 100-year Olympic exile moved closer to ending after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee's executive board.
Irish Look To Finally Bury World Cup Under-achievers Tag
Ireland will seek to at last break through their World Cup glass ceiling by beating New Zealand to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Saturday.
IOC Suspends Russian Olympic Committee Over Ukraine Move
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended Russia's national Olympic body with "immediate effect" for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine's membership by recognising illegally annexed territories.
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