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Yamal desperate to make mark on 'his World Cup', says Karanka
Lamine Yamal is desperate to return from injury to leave a mark on "his World Cup" said Spain's technical director Aitor Karanka said on Wednesday.
Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset odds at World Cup
Haiti's achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most inspiring stories of this year's tournament, and the team are now hoping to make a real impact in the United States as they prepare for their opening game.
Olympic chief confident for LA Games despite World Cup 'challenges'
Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday she was confident for the successful hosting of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles despite what she described as "challenges" for the World Cup.
Breakaway king Simmons escapes with win at Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
American champion Quinn Simmons of Lidl-Trek won stage four of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Wednesday when a breakaway group made it home just ahead of a charging peloton at the thermal spa resort village of Montrond-les-Bains.
England captain Stokes dropped from second Test after nightclub incident
England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Wednesday.
Juve, Torino fans given 10-match away ban after derby trouble: media
Juve and Torino fans were on Wednesday slapped with a 10-match ban from travelling to away fixtures as punishment for trouble before last month's local derby which led to the game kicking off more than an hour late.
Vaughan backs Stokes to stay on as England captain
Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to retain the England captaincy despite being investigated for breaking the team's curfew.
O'Callaghan and Short clock history-making times at Australian trials
Mollie O'Callaghan clocked the fourth fastest women's 200m freestyle in history Wednesday to narrowly miss the world record and Sam Short surged to the third quickest 800m freestyle of all time.
Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup
Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same "unbelievable" team spirit as the squad at the 1990 World Cup during their quest for glory at this year's tournament.
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament.
Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban
Japan coach Eddie Jones joked Wednesday that he was "looking for a laundry basket" to escape a four-match ban imposed by his own bosses for verbally abusing a referee.
Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.
Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final
Jordan Staal scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday to pull level in the Stanley Cup Final.
Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up
Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.
Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.
Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a chance to test himself in a different environment.
Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
Forty years after playing for Belgium against hosts Mexico in the 1986 World Cup opener, Hugo Broos makes an emotional return to the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, this time as coach of South Africa.
PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top tournaments after the PGA Tour agreed to co-sanction the event.
Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.
US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
Benfica on Tuesday parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him.
Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England missed out on automatic qualification despite beating Ukraine.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen's Club doubles on Tuesday.
'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely focussed on helping the co-hosts succeed this summer.
Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals after slow starts.
Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club on Tuesday.
Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.
Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio Spurs as they try to pull level in the NBA Finals.
Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident
Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.
Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of Maurizio Sarri.