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US coach sorry for flag furore ahead of Iran clash
United States coach Gregg Berhalter apologised on Monday for the furore triggered by a social media post depicting a modified version of Iran's flag as the two geopolitical foes prepared for their crunch World Cup showdown.
British sports minister to wear rainbow armband at World Cup
Britain's sports minister Stuart Andrew will wear the rainbow-coloured armband that FIFA prohibited players from using at the World Cup when he attends England's clash with Wales in Qatar on Tuesday.
Boxer Alvarez threatens Messi over World Cup jersey 'insult'
Champion boxer Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued a warning to Lionel Messi after a video emerged of the star celebrating Argentina's World Cup win over Mexico with a Mexican jersey on the floor.
Dutch rising star Gakpo will go 'much further', says Van Gaal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday that he thinks Cody Gakpo will "evolve much further" after the youngster's two crucial goals at the World Cup.
Cameroon fight back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia
Cameroon kept their hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup alive on Monday after fighting back from two goals down to draw a thrilling Group G encounter with Serbia 3-3.
Luck of the draw for first ticket sales for Paris Olympics
Sports fans around the world can take their first steps to acquiring tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics by entering a draw this week, organisers announced on Monday.
Morata's time may be now for Spain after underwhelming decade
Spain and Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has a star-studded CV, spending time at Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, but is rarely considered an elite striker.
Last chance for Belgium's 'too old' golden generation at World Cup
Belgium's much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure.
Heading restricted for Scottish clubs to minimise brain injury risk
Heading for professional footballers in Scotland is to be restricted to one training session a week under new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of long-term brain injuries.
Gap-toothed assassin Fuellkrug digs Germany out of World Cup hole
A wildcard selection in Germany's World Cup squad, journeyman striker Niclas Fuellkrug -- nicknamed 'Gap' due to a missing front tooth -- may have plugged coach Hansi Flick's biggest hole in Qatar.
India's Gaikwad hits seven sixes in one over
India batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday smashed an unprecedented seven successive sixes in one over of a 50-overs domestic match -- courtesy of a no-ball.
Eagles beat Packers as Rodgers exits, Bengals topple Titans
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles ran over Green Bay on Sunday, knocking Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers out in the third quarter of a 40-33 NFL victory.
Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16
Brazil must do without injured star forward Neymar against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal into the last 16 in Qatar.
Warriors power past Timberwolves in convincing road win, Celtics cruise
Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors parlayed a hot start into a comfortable 137-114 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup
Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.
Bengals beat Titans as Dolphins, Chiefs make it five in a row
The suddenly surging Cincinnati Bengals claimed a third straight NFL victory on Sunday as the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs both took their win streaks to five games.
Young West Indies face daunting Test task against Australia
A young West Indies side head into the first Test at Perth this week without a win on Australian soil for 25 years, but Pat Cummins' number one-ranked team insist they will not take the tourists lightly.
Warriors power past Timberwolves in convincing road win
Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors parlayed a hot start into a comfortable 137-114 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
Bengals beat Titans as Dolphins make it five in a row
The in-form Cincinnati Bengals claimed their third straight NFL on Sunday, beating the Tennessee Titans 20-16.
Toulouse slump to Top 14 loss without suspended Dupont
Top 14 leaders Toulouse slipped to a 21-14 defeat at Lyon on Sunday as their French national skipper Antoine Dupont began a four-week suspension.
Luis Enrique's thoughts with late daughter at World Cup
Spain coach Luis Enrique said his thoughts were with his late daughter Xana on what would have been her 13th birthday, after his side 's 1-1 World Cup draw with Germany on Sunday.
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium
A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium are in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco.
Odermatt triumphs in super-G at Lake Louise
Defending overall World Cup champion Marco Odermatt of Switzerland won the first super-G race of the season at Lake Louise on Sunday beating Norwegian rival Aleksander Aamodt Kilde by 0.37 seconds.
Wales ponder Gatland recall amid Pivac uncertainty - report
Warren Gatland is in line to return as Wales coach should Welsh rugby chiefs decide Wayne Pivac has to be replaced ahead of next year's World Cup, according to media reports.
Fuellkrug strikes late to salvage Germany World Cup draw with Spain
Niclas Fuellkrug's late equaliser snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday, leaving both sides' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 still in the balance.
Holdener and Swenn-Larsson share victory in World Cup slalom tie
Switzerland's Wendy Holdener and Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson shared victory on Sunday in a dramatic women's World Cup slalom after they both crossed the finish line in 1:42.97.
Dalic slams Herdman after Croatia knock Canada out of World Cup
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said John Herdman needs to "learn some things" after accusing the Canada boss of ignoring him following his side's 4-1 victory in the World Cup grudge match on Sunday.
Holdener and Swenn-Larsson share victory in World Cup slalom
Switzerland's Wendy Holdener and Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson shared victory on Sunday in a dramatic women's World Cup slalom after they both crossed the finish line in 1:42.97.
Kramaric double fires Croatia as Canada crash out of World Cup
Croatia got their World Cup campaign back on track as Andrej Kramaric's double inspired a 4-1 win that eliminated Canada in Sunday's Group F grudge match in Doha.
World Cup riots in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium
Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the centre of Brussels on Sunday following Morocco's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov achieve childhood dream with first Davis Cup title
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov fulfilled a childhood dream on Sunday as they sealed tennis history for Canada with a first Davis Cup title by beating Australia 2-0 in Malaga.
Mitchell Duke, journeyman World Cup goal hero spearheading Australia
Mitchell Duke wouldn't be high on anyone's list of World Cup stars but the journeyman forward is pivotal to Australia's hopes of reaching the last 16 for only the second time.