The Fort Worth Press - Sports (English)

Italy coach Quesada banned for two Tests after TV rant

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada was slapped with a two-match ban by World Rugby on Thursday for criticising the referee and Nations Championship scheduling after their heavy loss to New Zealand.

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France overhaul front row to face Japan in Nations Championship

France coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday that he was "not completely satisfied" with his team's scrum as he named a completely new front row to face Japan in Tokyo.

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McReight benched as Australia make three changes for Italy showdown

Joe Schmidt kept faith with rookie flyhalf Declan Meredith Thursday but benched star flanker Fraser McReight for the Nations Championship clash with Italy in what will be the Australia coach's last Test in charge.

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No room in All Blacks for Beauden Barrett against Ireland

Decorated fly-half Beauden Barrett was once again omitted as New Zealand announced four starting changes on Thursday for the Nations Championship Test against Ireland in Auckland.

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Fiji scrum-half Kuruvoli slapped with four-match ban for red card

Fiji scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli was on Thursday suspended for four weeks after receiving a red card in the 73-8 defeat to England last weekend, meaning he will miss the Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Edinburgh.

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Japan give Haangana debut for France 'forward battle' in steamy Tokyo

Japan coach Eddie Jones said Thursday that he was expecting a fierce forward battle against France in a hot and humid Tokyo as he named flanker Esei Haangana to make his debut.

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Ireland coach Farrell relishes another crack at Eden Park record

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Thursday his side were "fortunate" to have "another shot" at what he called one of the great rugby challenges -- beating the All Blacks at Eden Park.

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Japan to give flanker Haangana his debut against France

Japan on Thursday named flanker Esei Haangana to make his debut against France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo, with another two uncapped players on the bench.

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Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

Lionel Messi has already won the World Cup, but the Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on Wednesday, inspiring his team to victory in their semi-final against England.

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Familiar tale of woe as England exit World Cup

Thomas Tuchel was appointed in a blaze of publicity, stating his aim was to add a second star to the England shirt with a another World Cup win.

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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-winner Lautaro Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal which took his team through to the final at England's expense on Wednesday.

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'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over in Argentina

When Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina's winning goal in the 92nd minute, Buenos Aires erupted into ecstasy as a famous semi-final victory over the old foe England was secured on Wednesday.

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Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England

Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.

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Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final

Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat England 2-1 in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

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Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

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Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup

Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.

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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final

Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles.

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Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.

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Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions Spain lying in wait for the winners.

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Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts

Buenos Aires police on Wednesday erected barricades around the city's beloved Obelisk monument in anticipation of potential rowdiness during the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final.

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Tour stage winner Waerenskjold inspired by Manx Missile Cavendish

Tour de France stage 11 winner Soren Waerenskjold said on Wednesday he had learnt to sprint by watching British great Mark Cavendish as a child.

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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage

Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the fastest stage in the race's history.

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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months

French Top 14 club Castres said on Wednesday their former New Zealand back-rower Dalton Papali'i has been sidelined for at least six months after tearing his Achilles tendon.

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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final

British Open golf chiefs have no plans to alter Sunday's final round schedule at Royal Birkdale should England reach the football World Cup final.

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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'

Rory McIlroy said the recent UK heatwave that has transformed conditions ahead of this week's British Open is a "double-edged sword".

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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media

Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La Roja reach their second World Cup final, police and media said.

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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss

Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said in on Tuesday.

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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat

Stuart Broad believes England must add an extra fast bowler to their attack if they are to be competitive at next year's 50-over World Cup in southern Africa.

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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash

As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina.

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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland

Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer on Wednesday.

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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships

Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on home soil in New Delhi next month.

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