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Australia thrash New Zealand to retain women's League World Cup title
Australia retained the women's Rugby League World Cup title with a dominant 54-4 victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Eriksen says being back at World Cup after collapse is 'very special'
Christian Eriksen says it is "very special" to be back at the World Cup as he seeks to complete a remarkable comeback from his cardiac arrest during the European Championship last year.
Kim, Uno take top prizes at figure skating's NHK Trophy
South Korea's Yelim Kim demonstrated style and focus Saturday to claim her first senior Grand Prix Series victory at the NHK Trophy, outperforming reigning world champion and home favourite Kaori Sakamoto.
Shiffrin strikes in slalom to win World Cup opener
Reigning overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the new ski season with victory in the slalom in Levi on Saturday, the belated opening event of the tour.
World Cup winner Jantjies to join second division Agen
South African international fly-half Elton Jantjies, who was recently sent home from the tour of Argentina allegedly for having an affair with the team dietician, has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.
Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars.
Infantino lambasts World Cup 'hypocrites'
Two weeks after FIFA urged the 32 teams at the World Cup to "focus on the football", Gianni Infantino veered off-script on Saturday.
Perez outstrips Verstappen in final Abu Dhabi practice
Sergio Perez outpaced Red Bull team-mate and world champion Max Verstappen in setting the fastest time in Saturday's third and final practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Neuer pledges to wear 'One Love' armband at World Cup
Germany captain Manuel Neuer said he was had "no fear" about possible repercussions from FIFA for his country's human rights stances, while acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Qatar World Cup.
Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.
England implode to hand second ODI and series to Australia
Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.
France defence coach Edwards agrees new deal
France defence coach Shaun Edwards has extended his contract to 2027, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) confirmed on Saturday.
FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.
FIFA chief Infantino voices support for LGBTQ community, migrant workers
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed support for the LGBTQ community and migrant workers in his opening press conference of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday.
Wales World Cup return left family in tears, says Rodon
Wales centre-back Joe Rodon is far too young to remember the one and only time his country played at a World Cup, 64 years ago.
Celtics roll to ninth straight NBA win, Mavs' Doncic dazzles again
The Boston Celtics rolled to a ninth straight NBA victory while Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic notched another milestone with his 50th career triple-double on Friday.
WADA to begin considering RUSADA reinstatement in December
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Bańka said Friday the global group will consider the reinstatement of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) in December after two years of non-compliance.
Faultless Ko takes five-shot lead at LPGA Tour Championship
Lydia Ko produced a near immaculate round of golf to take a commanding five-stroke lead at the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship on Friday.
Rublev joins Djokovic in Turin ATP Finals quartet
Andrey Rublev sealed a place in the final four of the Turin ATP Finals on Friday rallying from a set down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Higgs, Hammer and Putnam share lead at PGA's RSM Classic
Harry Higgs fired a seven-under par 63 to complete his best 36-hole PGA start and grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the RSM Classic.
Decathlete Scantling and bobsledder Evans receive doping rule bans
Two US Olympians were handed bans on Friday for breaching anti-doping procedures, the US Anti Doping Agency announced.
Lewis named as new England women's cricket coach
Former England men's international Jon Lewis has been appointed as the new coach of the England women's team, it was announced Friday.
Tipuric tells Wales to lay down World Cup marker against Georgia
Wales captain Justin Tipuric has called on his side to produce a performance free of mistakes when they face Georgia in an Autumn Nations Series international in Cardiff on Saturday.
US decathlete Scantling given three-year doping ban
US Olympic decathlete Garrett Scantling has been suspended for three years after breaching 'Whereabouts and Tampering' anti-doping rule violations, the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said on Friday.
LPGA's 2023 schedule offers record 101.4 mn in prize money
A 2023 LPGA Tour schedule with 33 events and a record $101.4 million in prize money was unveiled Friday, including seven tournaments in Asia and five stops in Europe.
Whitelock urges All Blacks to 'front up' against England
New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock has told his side to "front up" against England at Twickenham and "walk towards the pressure".
Verstappen recovers confidence and poise to top practice in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen recovered his confidence and poise on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in opening practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Djokovic made to work by Medvedev in Turin thriller
Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten at the ATP finals on Friday after a battling 6-3, 6-7 (5/7) 7-6 (7/2) win over Daniil Medvedev.
The Rock gives Samoa morale-boosting warcry ahead of League World Cup final
Samoan morale was given an unlikely boost ahead of their daunting Rugby League World Cup final against Australia on Saturday in the form of an emotional warcry from Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson.
Fitzpatrick edges closer to Race to Dubai title with share of World Tour lead
US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick inched closer to the Race to Dubai title as he reached the halfway mark of the $10 million DP World Tour Championship tied in the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after both fired second round five-under par 67 scores on Friday.
Women's ski season opens with Shiffrin-Vlhova slalom duel
Following a string of cancellations, and almost a month after the men started their World Cup skiing season, the women finally hit the slopes on Saturday and Sunday above the Arctic Circle in Finland.