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England to give debuts to Cox and Baker against New Zealand
England have handed debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand, while James Rew could also make his first appearance in the Oval clash.
England coach McCullum 'worried' about Stokes after curfew incident
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he is "worried" about Ben Stokes after the captain was involved in a late-night incident that led to his absence from this week's second Test against New Zealand.
Sevilla's Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.
Three things we learned from the Barcelona Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton secured a historic first win in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.
Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million).
Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.
Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning the lawn of the White House into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights.
Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m
Femke Broeders-Bol will make her outdoor 800m debut at Tuesday's Golden Spike in the Czech city of Ostrava, her coach Laurent Meuwly backing the former hurdler to mix it with the best over two laps.
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.
Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.
Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory
Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie he is the most successful racing trainer in the world because "he puts everything he has into what he does".
First major bump but prodigy Seixas still headed for the top
A bloodied and bruised Paul Seixas left the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes nursing his injuries and contemplating a first major bump in the road on his seemingly irrepressible march to cycling stardom.
Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.
Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran.
Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.
Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype."
Cape Verde's Bubista relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with Spain
Facing the might of Spain is a "dream come true" said Cape Verde coach Bubista as the African island nation prepares for its World Cup debut on Monday.
Cauley wins Canadian Open eight years after crash derailed his PGA career
Bud Cauley won the Canadian Open on Sunday, capturing the first title of a PGA Tour career that was nearly derailed by the injuries he suffered in a 2018 car crash.
Davis-Woodhall doubles up at LA Grand Prix
Olympic long jump gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall dominated her signature event and added a runner-up finish in the 100m hurdles on Sunday at the Los Angeles Grand Prix athletics meeting.
Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive
Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran's footballers made their long-awaited arrival in the United States.
Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat
Curacao's World Cup debut may have ended in a reality check of a 7-1 hammering by four-time champions Germany on Sunday but it "is nothing to be ashamed of" said their head coach Dick Advocaat.
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.
Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit but will begin the European champions' World Cup opener against Cape Verde on the bench.
Marchant double helps Stade Francais thump La Rochelle to reach semis
England international Joe Marchant scored twice and back-row forward Romain Briatte scored a hat-trick as Stade Francais hammered La Rochelle 45-5 on Saturday to storm into the French Top 14 semi-finals.
Iranian-Americans vow to protest World Cup game in Los Angeles
When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of protesters outside the stadium waving a very specific flag: the one used by the country before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Germany crush World Cup debutants Curacao as Iran set to arrive in US
Germany swept aside tiny Curacao at the World Cup on Sunday, thrashing the debutants 7-1 in Houston while the Iran team touched down in the United States.
Americans Kim and Wilson team up to win LPGA Dow pairs event
Gina Kim and 19-year-old Yana Wilson combined to shoot an eight-under par 62 on Sunday to win the Dow Championship LPGA team event, a first title for both on the US women's tour.
Iranian football legend Azizi puts peace above politics amid World Cup tensions
Iranian football legend Khodadad Azizi, who played in the first World Cup meeting between Iran and the United States in 1998, has told AFP that football should promote "peace" and remain separate from politics.
In-form Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand
In-form England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand with a knee injury.
Koepka withdraws from Canadian Open sparking US Open concerns
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka withdraw before the final round of the PGA Tour Canadian Open with a hand injury on Sunday, less than a week before he is due to tee off in the US Open.
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday.