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Portugal's young gun Ramos stepping into Ronaldo's shoes

Goncalo Ramos was thrown into the eye of the storm, but it was Portugal's 21-year-old striker who brought the thunder, blasting his country into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Regragui breaking new World Cup ground for African coaches

Morocco boss Walid Regragui became the first ever African coach to take a team into the World Cup quarter-finals when his side beat Spain on penalties, despite only taking over the reins in August.

Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal

Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.

France captain Lloris ready to make history in England World Cup showdown

Captain of his country for more than a decade, Hugo Lloris will make French national team history on Saturday when he leads the World Cup holders into their quarter-final clash with England, tasked with shutting out his friend and club colleague Harry Kane.

England v France - Keys to the game

Defending champions France take on England on Saturday in their World Cup quarter-final. Here are the key battles and tactical challenges:

Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for World Cup glory

Harry Kane is on the brink of becoming England's record goalscorer, but the unselfish star would happily swap that historic landmark for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.

France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarters

Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest.

Zverev returns to action six months after French Open injury

Alexander Zverev on Thursday returned to tennis for the first time since tearing ankle ligaments in his French Open semi-final defeat to Rafael Nadal in June.

Brittney Griner -- basketball great and pioneering activist

Basketball star Brittney Griner blazed a trail as a US Olympic champion and LGBTQ pioneer before her career was abruptly disrupted by her arrest and imprisonment in Moscow in a Cold War-style standoff between the United States and Russia.

US basketball star Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer

American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed home on Thursday after being freed from a Russian prison in a swap for Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."

US basketball star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer

American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed home on Thursday after being freed from a Russian prison in a swap for Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."

Toulouse's Dupont takes swipe at new-format Champions Cup

Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup on Thursday, saying it was "no longer the European Cup".

Argentina hopeful Di Maria, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Thursday he was optimistic Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for their World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.

Ronaldo says Portugal 'united' after reported walk-out threat

Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that Portugal were "too united to be broken by outside forces" after it was reported he had threatened to walk out on the squad after being benched against Switzerland.

Brittney Griner, basketball great snared in US-Russia standoff

Basketball star Brittney Griner blazed a trail as a US Olympic champion and LGBTQ pioneer before her career was abruptly disrupted by her arrest and imprisonment in Moscow in a Cold War-style standoff between the United States and Russia.

Croatia coach hails new generation ahead of Brazil World Cup clash

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hailed his country's new generation of players just for making it to the World Cup quarter-finals but skipper Luka Modric believes they can pull off a shock result against tournament favourites Brazil.

Dutch hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak

The Netherlands will be bidding to "change" the memories from their semi-final loss on penalties in 2014 when they face Argentina again at the World Cup on Friday, said forward Memphis Depay.

Kirsten leaves Welsh Fire after winless 2022

Gary Kirsten has left his position as coach of the Welsh Fire after two unsuccessful seasons in charge of the Hundred franchise, it was announced Thursday.

Tite defends Brazil World Cup goal celebrations

Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his players' dancing goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South Korea, dismissing suggestions they showed a lack of respect.

World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach

Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on the eve the World Cup quarter-finals.

'Proud' Surinamese back Dutch World Cup stars

From the Netherlands to Suriname, pride is swelling at the number of Dutch players in Friday's World Cup quarter-final who trace their roots to the South American former colony.

Ballance leaves Yorkshire amid Rafiq racism row fall-out

Former England batsman Gary Ballance is to leave Yorkshire in search of a "fresh start" following his part in the Azeem Rafiq racism row that sent shock waves through the English game.

Spain sack Luis Enrique after World Cup flop

Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco at the last-16 stage earlier this week.

Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad after being benched against Switzerland.

England's Sterling to return to Qatar

England forward Raheem Sterling is to return to the World Cup in Qatar on Friday after spending time in England following a robbery at his home, England's Football Association said on Thursday.

'Truth will come out' about Australia's Sandpaper-gate, Warner manager says

"Two executives" laid the foundations for the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal that shook Australian cricket, batsman David Warner's manager claimed Thursday.

Celtics rip Suns in NBA showdown while Morant has triple double

Boston's Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum turned a matchup of NBA conference leaders into a rout on Wednesday while Ja Morant's triple double sparked the Memphis Grizzlies over Oklahoma City.

World Cup winner White warns 'naive' S.Africans ahead of Champions Cup debut

Rugby World Cup-winning former Springboks coach Jake White has compared the Champions Cup to Test matches, as South African clubs debut in the competition on Saturday.

Weakened Stormers tackle 'fearsome' Clermont in Champions Cup

Champions Cup newcomers Stormers will lack five regulars, including Springboks Frans Malherbe, Marvin Orie and Evan Roos, when they face "fearsome" Clermont in France on Saturday.

Red Sox agree to deal with Japanese outfielder Yoshida: reports

Masataka Yoshida, who led the Orix Buffaloes to this year's Japan Series title, has agreed to a five-year Major League Baseball deal with the Boston Red Sox, multiple reports said Wednesday.

Miedema edges Arsenal closer to Champions League last-eight

Dutch international Vivianne Miedema scored the only goal as Arsenal defeated Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday to move to the brink of the Women's Champions League quarter-finals.

Yankees agree to record $360m MLB deal with Judge: reports

Superstar slugger Aaron Judge has agreed to a Major League Baseball record nine-year deal worth $360 million to return to the New York Yankees, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

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