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Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Xabi Alonso praised Jordan Henderson after the Chelsea midfielder rolled back the years with a double in the 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday.

Renshaw ends long wait to put Australia on top in first S.Africa Test

Matt Renshaw batted with icy calm until he ended a near decade wait for a Test century before the Australia batsman allowed his emotions to take over on the second day of the first Test against South Africa on Saturday.

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Bogey-free Tom Kim shares Hero World Challenge lead

Kim Joo-hyung put together the only bogey-free round of the day Thursday, carding a three-under par 69 to join a four-way tie for the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge.

Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday.

Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.

Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated.

Browns' Watson 'focusing on football' in return from NFL ban

Deshaun Watson says he's "locked in on being the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns" as he prepares to helm the team in Houston on Sunday in his return from an 11-game NFL ban.

Morocco 'aim for the sky' after World Cup advance

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said the Atlas Lions are ready to "aim for the sky" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in 36 years on Thursday.

Belgium sent packing from World Cup as Croatia and Morocco progress

Belgium's star-studded team crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with 2018 finalists Croatia, who qualified for the last 16 along with Morocco.

'We can't blame Lukaku' for World Cup exit, says Belgium's Castagne

Belgium should not blame Romelu Lukaku for their World Cup exit despite the striker's misses in the goalless draw against Croatia which sealed their fate on Thursday, said Timothy Castagne.

Canada proud after World Cup adventure ends in defeat

Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a third straight defeat against Morocco on Thursday.

Belgium coach Martinez to leave job after World Cup exit

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday.

Belgium crash out of World Cup after Croatia draw

Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday which sent the 2018 runners-up into the knockout phase.

Morocco roar past Canada into World Cup last 16

Morocco powered into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada.

Pulisic doing 'everything' to return from injury for Netherlands clash

Christian Pulisic said Thursday he will do "everything in my power" to play in the United States' World Cup clash with the Netherlands after being injured while scoring to send his team into the last 16.

Fury forecasts 'Christmas cracker' in Chisora trilogy bout

Tyson Fury said Thursday this weekend's world title bout gainst fellow British heavyweight Derek Chisora would be a "Christmas cracker" even though he has been the convincing winner of their previous two encounters.

Brazil World Cup clash 'takes me back' says Cameroon coach Song

Rigobert Song leads Cameroon into their do-or-die World Cup clash with Brazil on Friday and the game in Doha brings back memories for the Indomitable Lions coach of one of his first experiences at the tournament.

Public votes Penaud best player of autumn internationals

France wing Damian Penaud was voted best player of the autumn internationals, ahead of Italian full-back Ange Capuozzo and New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea, the organising committee announced on Thursday.

No social media, no milkshakes: How Australia upset World Cup odds

Old-school values, a ban on social media and some moments of quality have propelled Australia into the last 16 of the World Cup and a date with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Saturday.

Brazil set to rest key players against Cameroon ahead of World Cup knockouts

Brazil coach Tite is set to follow the lead of France and rest key players for their final World Cup group game against Cameroon on Friday with their place in the last 16 in Qatar already secure.

Olympics mean no Paris finish for 2024 Tour de France

For the first time since 1905, the Tour de France will not make its usual finish in Paris in 2024, closing instead with a time trial in Nice, organisers announced on Thursday.

Brazil coach Tite wishes 'good health' to Pele

Brazil coach Tite said Thursday his thoughts were with Pele after the football icon was hospitalised in Sao Paulo for a "reevaluation" of his treatment following a colon tumour last year.

Gakpo set for bigger things after breakthrough World Cup

Cody Gakpo was heavily linked with a big-money move to the Premier League before the World Cup and the 23-year-old responded with three goals in as many group-stage games for the Netherlands.

Sri Lanka boost chances for automatic ODI World Cup entry

Sri Lanka's nailbiting win over Afghanistan has revived their hopes for a direct qualification to next year's 50-over World Cup as they jostle for the last remaining spot with three other teams.

'Be Afraid': Dakar 2023 promises more dunes in Empty Quarter

"Be Afraid" is the cry for the 2023 Dakar Rally, the fourth to be held in Saudi Arabia, as organisers promised Thursday it would be the most challenging with a lot of sand dune racing.

Germany and Belgium fight for World Cup survival

Germany will battle to avoid the humiliation of another first-round exit at the World Cup on Thursday while Belgium's "golden generation" are fighting for their lives against Croatia.

Unrepentant Suarez refuses to apologise for Ghana World Cup handball

Uruguay great Luis Suarez refused to apologise on Thursday to Ghanaians over his infamous handball at the World Cup 12 years ago.

England should be 'feared' at World Cup, says Rice

Declan Rice believes England should be feared by their World Cup rivals as they gear up for a last-16 showdown with Senegal on Sunday.

Pope scores third England ton on first day of Pakistan Test

Stylish Ollie Pope followed openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in scoring a century Thursday as England enjoyed a run-fest on a flat Rawalpindi Stadium pitch on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan.

'He will cry': Ghana fans relish World Cup revenge against Suarez

When Ghana face Uruguay on Friday in their decisive final World Cup group match, one name will be on the minds of many from the West African country: Luis Suarez.

Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi

Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the World Cup last 16, tough-tackling Milos Degenek warned on Thursday.

Smith struggles as Micheluzzi leads Australian Open

World number three Cameron Smith struggled on Thursday in the opening round of the Australian Open, falling behind course record-setting leader David Micheluzzi, while Grace Kim led the women's tournament in Melbourne.

England openers score a ton each in 1st Pakistan Test

Ben Duckett scored a maiden century to match fellow opener Zak Crawley's ton as England put Pakistan to the sword on the opening day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

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