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Football legend Pele hospitalized again
Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalized again, but there is "no emergency," his daughter said Wednesday, the latest health issue for the 82-year-old icon, who has been in treatment following a colon tumor.
Former Italian cycling champion Rebellin killed in road accident
Former Italian cycling champion Davide Rebellin has died aged 51 after a hit-and-run collision between his bike and a truck in the Venice region.
Flick says he'll keep job if Germany exit World Cup
Coach Hansi Flick on Wednesday laughed off suggestions he would lose his job if Germany crash out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second tournament in a row.
Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.
France captain Dupont free to play after winning appeal
France captain Antoine Dupont is free to play for his club Toulouse in their Top 14 match this weekend after he won his appeal against a four-week suspension for his red card in the win over South Africa.
Biggar says Toulon can win Top 14 this season
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar told a press conference on Wednesday that he has big ambitions with his new club Toulon, saying "I want to be champion of France".
Under-pressure Belgium not 'in crisis mode', says Castagne
Belgium are not in "crisis mode" ahead of their crucial World Cup match against Croatia despite rumours of infighting and division in the squad, full-back Timothy Castagne said on Wednesday.
Evenepoel opts for 2023 Giro over Tour de France
Vuelta and world road race champion Remco Evenepoel said on Wednesday he will ride the Giro d'Italia in 2023, rather than the Tour de France.
Labuschagne hits 154 as Australia take control against West Indies
Marnus Labuschagne cracked a masterful unbeaten 154 while Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hit 50s as a dominant Australia took control of the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.
Wales boss Page urges team to learn from World Cup heartache
Wales will leave Qatar with mixed emotions -- pride at reaching their first World Cup in 64 years mingled with a sense of bitter disappointment that they failed to do themselves justice.
Labuschagne hits 154 Australia take control against West Indies
Marnus Labuschagne cracked a masterful unbeaten 154 while Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hit 50s as a dominant Australia took control of the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.
England in better shape than 2018 World Cup run: Southgate
Gareth Southgate says England will go into the World Cup knockout stage in better shape and with more belief than in their 2018 run to the semi-finals.
Labuschagne 81 not out as Australia take charge against West Indies
Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja shared in a 142-run stand Wednesday to put Australia on track for a big total in the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium.
Doncic triple-double carries Mavs past Warriors
Luka Doncic delivered a 41-point triple-double to power the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-113 victory over NBA champions Golden State on Tuesday in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.
Warner out cheaply as Australia 72-1 at lunch against West Indies
David Warner fell cheaply before Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne steered Australia to 72-1 at lunch on day one of the opening Test against a lively West Indies pace attack on Wednesday.
LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'
With rainbow flags and "OneLove" armbands, World Cup fans have protested against host Qatar's anti-LGBTQ policies, but many queer Arabs fear a Western solidarity push could do more harm than good.
Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance
Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance.
England hero Rashford 'belongs' on World Cup stage, says Maguire
Marcus Rashford's eye-catching performance in England's 3-0 win against Wales shows he "belongs" on the World Cup stage, according to Manchester United and international teammate Harry Maguire.
USA win Iran showdown to reach World Cup last 16
The United States beat Iran 1-0 in a battle of geopolitical foes to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup on Tuesday while England eased through against Wales.
'It's complicated': Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet
It was -- mostly -- about the football for fans watching the Iran-USA game in the United States on Tuesday, a match played against the backdrop of soaring geopolitical tensions, which occasionally poked their way through the sport.
Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel
Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as the Americans downed Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge match.
Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up Senegal clash
England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday.
Fury puts friendship aside for third shot at Chisora
Tyson Fury has vowed to put a burgeoning friendship with Derek Chisora to one side as he aims to beat his fellow Brit for a third time on Saturday.
"No politics": Iran and USA fans mix at World Cup game
US and Iranian fans mingled on trains and buses for the journey to the World Cup match between the two geopolitical foes in Doha on Tuesday.
France's Frappart to be first woman referee at men's World Cup
Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match after FIFA announced on Tuesday that she will take charge of Thursday's Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica.
Senegal's Koulibaly gives World Cup man-of-the-match trophy to deceased Diop's family
Kalidou Koulibaly said he would give the family of late Senegal great Papa Bouba Diop's his man-of-the-match award after firing his country through to the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.
Woods aims to play majors in 2023 despite ailing leg
Tiger Woods, still hindered by the leg injuries he suffered in a 2021 car wreck, said Tuesday he is hoping to play the major championships in 2023 despite setbacks this year.
Depay made 'difference', says Van Gaal as Dutch injury fears ease
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said the return of Memphis Depay to the starting line-up was a plus point for his team after they reached the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by brushing aside Qatar.
Qatar performance is worst ever by a World Cup host nation
Qatar completed a miserable World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands on Tuesday and bow out of their own tournament with the worst ever performance by a host nation.
Koulibaly sinks Ecuador to fire Senegal into World Cup knockouts
Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal into the World Cup knockouts for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Woods says Norman 'has to go' as a first step towards peace
Tiger Woods says Greg Norman "has to go" as commissioner of the LIV Golf Series if the upstart circuit is to exist in harmony with the US PGA and DP World tours.
Netherlands see off sorry Qatar to reach World Cup last 16
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday.