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DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

Bryson DeChambeau said a two-shot British Open penalty "fires me up" as Ryan Fox became the third player in two days to equal the record score of 62 at a major to move into a share of the lead on Saturday.

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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day international series win against top-ranked India.

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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Coach Eddie Jones said Japan were "making good progress" after losing 42-15 to France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo on Saturday.

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Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final on Sunday it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making.

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Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after cruising to an emphatic 42-15 Nations championship win over Japan on Saturday in humid Tokyo.

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Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win

Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win

Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.

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Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice

Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday's crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ireland 'never really got going' against All Blacks, says Farrell

Ireland 'never really got going' against All Blacks, says Farrell

Coach Andy Farrell said Saturday that Ireland were closer to the All Blacks than the scoreline suggested in a 40-21 defeat, but conceded his side "never really got going" after an error-strewn start.

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France cruise past Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship

France cruise past Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship

France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.

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Rennie hails 'clinical' All Blacks after 40-21 win over Ireland

Rennie hails 'clinical' All Blacks after 40-21 win over Ireland

Coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.

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