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Tour de France stage under threat due to forest fires: official
Forest fires ravaging a region in southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France cycling race, with a decision to be taken later in the day over whether the stage goes ahead, a top local official said Sunday.
Real Madrid sign Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid signed Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on Sunday for a reported 20 million euros ($23 million).
Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month.
England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up.
Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit
Football Australia have thrown their support behind under-fire coach Tony Popovic despite some questionable decisions in their World Cup penalty shootout loss to Egypt that saw them again fail to clear a knockout round.
All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'
New Zealand's newest wing, Fehi Fineanganofo, admitted he was so nervous ahead of his debut against France on Saturday that he vomited in the changing room.
Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper
Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house keys as his Albanian parents worked overtime to make ends meet in their adopted country.
England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by rising to the challenge of eliminating Mexico on Sunday.
Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday.
Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson
Coach Joe Schmidt says Australia must be better at taking their opportunities as players rallied around Ben Donaldson after he missed a crucial late penalty against Ireland.
Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave conditions Saturday as the favourites reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Japan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy
Japan believe they have made "a big statement" by beating Italy in their Nations Championship opener and are confident they can take that momentum into next weekend's clash with Ireland.
Judge, Trout among MLB All-Star Game starter selections
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Angeles star Mike Trout were among those named as starters on Saturday for the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the World Cup after they battled through a bad-tempered last-16 tie with Paraguay to win 1-0 on Saturday.
Davis-Woodhall opens up about depression after Eugene win
World and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall's latest long jump triumph at the Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting was a triumph of will as much as skill.
France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals
France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco.
France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Saturday.
Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Sha'Carri Richardson at the line to win a scintillating women's 100m Saturday at a Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting otherwise marked by upsets.
Dinusha shines for Sri Lanka on second day of West Indies Test
Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive 549 for nine declared after tea on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway.
Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon
When England do battle with Mexico in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, they will be wary of Julian Quinones, a forward with little international profile who has shown in this tournament he knows the way to goal.
Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and hit back at "bold" claims by Canada's Jesse Marsch.
Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks
Rassie Erasmus celebrated his record-equalling 54th match as South Africa coach when his weakened side beat England 45-21 on Saturday in a Rugby Championship first-round match.
Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try and set-up another as they hammered Argentina with a record score of 47-38 in the Nations Championship in Cordoba on Saturday.
'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit
Coach Jesse Marsch said his Canada side had been the better team and hopes this is just the start after the co-hosts bowed out of the World Cup in the last 16 to Morocco on Saturday.
Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
Norway coach Stale Solbakken urged his players not to be overawed by the occasion when they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday.
Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob Bethell ensured the "unbelievable talent" finished on the losing side in the second T20 at Old Trafford.
Morocco end Canada World Cup dream to reach quarters as France face Philly heat
Morocco snuffed out co-host Canada's World Cup dream to book their place in the quarter-finals on Saturday as France braced for furnace-like temperatures in their last-16 clash against Paraguay.
'No point in racing' says frustrated Verstappen after British GP qualifying
Max Verstappen vented his frustrations after being out-paced by his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar in Saturday's qualifying for the British Grand Prix while George Russell and Lando Norris were both baffled by their lack of pace.
Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston.
Tour de France yellow gives Vingegaard crash closure
Jonas Vingegaard said on Saturday pulling on the yellow jersey at the Tour de France gave him closure after a horror crash two years ago almost ended his life.
Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered more proof he has the maturity and all-round talent to shine anywhere in all conditions by grabbing his fifth pole of the season on Saturday.