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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted Wednesday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England was "just a football game" after his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in the last eight.
Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals following extra-time on Saturday.
McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.
England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four.
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.
'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.
Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.
Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory.
'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their team's nail-biting quarter-final win over Norway at the World Cup early Sunday.
Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he wants "to leave the house in good order" after he ends his tenure as Wallabies coach in the Nations Championship clash against Italy in Perth next weekend.
Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better to beat Ireland in the clash of two unbeaten Nations Championship teams next weekend.
Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
Coach Eddie Jones says Japan are on the right trajectory, with the way they played against Italy and Ireland in their first two Nations Championship Tests proving it was "pretty obvious".
Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
Andy Farrell admits Ireland lacked cohesion at times against Japan, but said the way his new-look side "kept on squeezing until the end" boded well for the future.
Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday.
NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday.
Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary final on Saturday.
Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
Argentina snuffed out the brief Welsh rugby revival on Saturday with a 35-21 win in San Juan to conclude the second round of Nations Championship.
Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant says he's looking forward to a chance to start over with the Portland Trail Blazers after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies in June.
Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
John Stones and Noni Madueke came into the England side for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway as Ezri Konsa became the fourth player to start at right-back for the Three Lions in six matches.
Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus called Scotland "a great side" after the world champions triumphed 42-28 in a 10-try Nations Championship thriller in Pretoria on Saturday.
Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) looking to rebuild after Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
Heather Knight, England's 2017 World Cup-winning captain and the most capped women's player in England history, announced Saturday she will retire from international cricket following the end of the ongoing Test match against India at Lord's.
England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.
England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
England coach Steve Borthwick refused to say if he would start Henry Pollock after the Northampton flanker produced another high-impact performance off the bench with a hat-trick of tries in a 73-8 Nations Championship rout of Fiji in Liverpool on Saturday.
Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
Tearful Linda Noskova admitted her astonishing Wimbledon final victory over close friend Karolina Muchova was an emotional rollercoaster.
Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at Southampton on Saturday as they took over at the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 4-0 series clean sweep.
Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
Jesse Kriel scored a 78th-minute try to seal a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in a thrilling Nations Championship match in Pretoria.
Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.
Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
Liam Slock blew his chances of a Tour de France stage victory after 175km in a breakaway when he took off on his own, fellow escapee Thibault Guernalec said on Saturday.
Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
Kranti Gaud took five wickets before Smriti Mandhana once more piled on the runs against England as India continued to dominate the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.
Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
Tour de France organisers for the first time in the race's history have decided to shorten a stage due to intense heat, as Belgian sprint king Tim Merlier doubled up in Saturday's flat eighth stage.