The Fort Worth Press

Arteta hopes maturing Arsenal not thrown off course by World Cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping a six-week hiatus to the Premier League season does not come at the wrong time for his side after the Gunners moved five points clear at the top on Saturday.

Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

Australia to face Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup final

Australia captain Alicia Monk said a first Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 is "for the taking" after seeing off hosts Great Britain in a nail-biting finish to reach Sunday's final against Switzerland.

Russell sprint win sets up Mercedes v Red Bull showdown at Interlagos

A delighted George Russell won Saturday’s breathless sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix to register his first Formula One race win and set up a thrilling Mercedes v Red Bull showdown in Sunday’s full distance contest.

Matsuyama withdraws from Houston Open with neck injury

Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday with a neck injury, just the latest injury setback for the Japanese star.

Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford

Arsenal head into the World Cup break five points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday as Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford.

Le Cleac'h sets sail again but bad weather hits Route du Rhum

Record-breaking French skipper Armel Le Cleac'h took to sea again in his repaired boat on Saturday even though his hopes of adding the Route du Rhum to his Vendee Globe triumph appeared in tatters.

Nagelsmann lauds 'snake legs' Musiala ahead of World Cup tilt

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has lauded forward Jamal Musiala's development, saying the teenager can be "even better" for Germany at the World Cup in Qatar.

Russell notches up first F1 win as Mercedes boss Brazilian GP sprint

Mercedes’ George Russell claimed the first victory of his Formula One career on Saturday when he won a closely-contested sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Maestro Musiala guides Bayern six points clear with win at Schalke

Bayern Munich's teenage forward Jamal Musiala laid on two assists to help his side extend their lead atop the table to six points in a 2-0 win away at Schalke on Saturday.

Jones vows England will 'go after' All Blacks

England coach Eddie Jones insisted defeating New Zealand was far from a "mission impossible" as he promised his side would "go after" the All Blacks following a 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

Williams guides Wales past Pumas

Wales beat Argentina 20-13 in the Autumn Nations Series in Cardiff on Saturday as Tomos Williams scored a late try.

Jones tells England beating All Blacks no 'mission impossible'

England coach Eddie Jones insisted defeating New Zealand was far from a "mission impossible" as he promised his side would "go after" the All Blacks following a 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

Napoli survive Udinese scare to move 11 points clear

Napoli's bid for a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona was further boosted on Saturday after surviving a late scare against Udinese to claim a 3-2 win, stretching their lead to 11 points.

Fofana winner consolidates second spot for Lens in Ligue 1

Lens continued their frantic pace to keep the pressure on Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday with a 2-1 win at home against Clermont consolidating second spot in Ligue 1.

Celtic nine clear as Rangers drop more points

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's future as Rangers manager is in the balance heading into the World Cup break after Celtic moved nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

'The war is not over!' Samoa cry after historic advance to Cup final

Samoa captain Junior Paulo vowed Saturday that his team would go all out in their preparations for a historic Rugby League World Cup final against Australia after a thrilling last-four victory over England.

Marinakis, the fiery Greek mogul at war with the PM

Evangelos Marinakis, the shipping tycoon, football boss and media mogul, is not just one of the most powerful and controversial figures in Greece, he is waging open warfare against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Man City stunned by Brentford, Spurs edge seven-goal thriller

Manchester City missed the chance to go top of the Premier League with a shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford on Saturday as Tottenham rallied to win a 4-3 thriller over Leeds.

Porter at the double as England overwhelm Japan

Guy Porter scored his first two Test tries as England revived their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a dominant 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

Crichton makes World Cup history for Samoa in semi-final thriller

Samoa's Stephen Crichton hit an extra-time drop-goal to seal a 27-26 victory over England on Saturday and book a first-ever place in the Rugby League World Cup final against reigning champions Australia.

Crowley says Italy 'trying to build respect' after historic Wallabies win

Kieran Crowley said he is trying to build an Italy team that rugby's big guns respect after the Azzurri claimed a landmark 28-27 win over Australia on Saturday.

Belgian Detry, Dane Hojgaard top Nedbank Challenge leaderboard

Belgian Thomas Detry and Dane Rasmus Hojgaard share the lead on 207 after the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the South African resort of Sun City on Saturday.

Timoney scores brace of tries as 'underwhelming' Ireland beat 14-man Fiji

An unimpressive Ireland recorded their 11th successive home Test win on Saturday beating a flamboyant but undisciplined Fiji side 35-17 at Lansdowne Road in an Autumn Nations Series match.

Timoney scores brace of tries as Ireland beat 14-man Fiji

An unimpressive Ireland recorded their 11th successive home Test win on Saturday beating a flamboyant but undisciplined Fiji side 35-17 at Lansdowne Road in an Autumn Nations Series match.

Italy record historic rugby Test win over Australia

Italy stunned Australia with a historic 28-27 win in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday, their first ever win over the Wallabies.

Brentford stun Manchester City thanks to Toney double

Ivan Toney bounced back from missing out on the England World Cup squad by scoring twice as Brentford stunned Manchester City to win 2-1 at the Etihad on Saturday.

Alcaraz powerless as Nadal and Tsitsipas eye number one spot

Carlos Alcaraz will spend a nervous week watching the ATP Finals as Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas bid to usurp the Spanish teenager as year-end men's world number one.

Le Cleac'h sets sail again in Route du Rhum in repaired boat