England, Spain Pursue History In Women's World Cup Final
History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.
Russians Who Fled Mobilisation Cautiously Return Home
Ivan Nesterov, a well-built fitness trainer, came back to Russia six months after fleeing the mobilisation that propped up Russian forces fighting in Ukraine last fall.
World Cup Showcases Progress But Also Challenges For Women's Football
Sunday's World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama which highlighted how far women's football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead.
Argentina's Pumpas Making Strides In Mixed Ability Rugby
There is no better demonstration of rugby's oft-cited mantra that it is a sport for all shapes, sizes and abilities than in Argentina's Pumpas XV.
A mixed ability team for players with intellectual disabilities, which plays the same format as a regular rugby team apart from uncontested scrums against local social teams, was the brainchild of Daniel Fernandez whose eldest child Joaquin was born with Down syndrome.
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Michael Parkinson: Britain's Chatshow King
Michael Parkinson was a regular first port of call for reporters looking for a tribute on the passing of the rich and famous, so much so that he often picked up the phone and asked: "Who's died now?"
The Stars Signing Up For Saudi's Football Project
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a force in the football transfer market this year, offering eye-watering salaries that have lured a host of big names including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom.
Former NFL 'Blind Side' Star Sues Over 'Adoption'
Former NFL star Michael Oher, whose inspirational life story became the subject of the Oscar-winning 2009 movie "The Blind Side", is suing the Tennessee couple who took him in as a teenager.
Neymar Quits PSG To Sign For Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal
Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, the clubs announced on Tuesday, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as the latest big name lured to the oil-rich Gulf state.
'Bring It On': Australia, England Primed For Blockbuster World Cup Clash
Australia and England clash in the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries.
Getafe Frustrate Barca As Both Sides See Red In Goalless Draw
Spanish champions Barcelona began their La Liga title defence with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday, with both sides reduced to 10 men in a bad-tempered clash.
Neymar 'In Negotiations' Over Saudi Move As Mbappe Returns To PSG Good Books
Neymar was "in negotiations" on Sunday to become the latest football superstar to decamp for Saudi Arabia, leaving Paris Saint-Germain just as Kylian Mbappe was brought back in from the cold by the French champions.
Chelsea, Liverpool Stalemate Shows Need For Caicedo, Spurs Held By Brentford
Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season on Sunday as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane.
Kane Eyes Immediate Silverware After Bayern Switch
England captain Harry Kane was on Saturday handed an immediate opportunity to win his first piece of silverware after being named on the Bayern Munich bench for the German Super Cup, just hours after ending his record-breaking career with Tottenham.
All Former Champions Out As Sweden Set Up Spain World Cup Semi-final
A new name will be engraved on the Women's World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 on Friday, with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Omagh Bomb Still Haunts N.Ireland's Fragile Peace 25 Years On
On a bright Saturday in August almost 25 years ago, Kevin Skelton was rejoining his family shopping for new school shoes in Omagh's town centre when a massive bomb went off.
Scotland Sniffs Success In Wheelchair Rugby
With the rising profile of the women's game, rugby is showing itself to be a sport that can step away from the traditional stereotype of knuckle-dragging neanderthals.
Spain Beat Netherlands 2-1 In Extra Time To Reach World Cup Semis
Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
England Celebrates The Webb Ellis Myth
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Arm Wrestling Grips India With Glitzy Dreams
Athletes flex muscled biceps before going hand-to-hand in a newly televised arm-wrestling league seeking to take the sporting spotlight in otherwise cricket-mad India with a glitzy Bollywood-style makeover.
Ecuadoran Presidential Candidate Shot Dead After Rally
A popular candidate running for Ecuador's presidency was shot dead as he was leaving a rally in the capital Quito on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Man City Begin Bid For Premier League History, Liverpool Face Chelsea Test
Manchester City kick-off the new Premier League season at Burnley on Friday to begin their bid to become the first side to ever win four consecutive English top-flight titles.
Saudi League Kicks Off, Hoping World Is Watching
The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".
England Face Colombia Test, Japan Eye Women's World Cup Semi-finals
The Women's World Cup is down to the last eight, with European champions England widely seen as the favourites to lift the trophy following the elimination of holders the United States.
N.Ireland Police Mistakenly Release Officer Details
Authorities said they had mistakenly posted online the names and ranks of police officers in Northern Ireland, sparking fears the release could jeopardise their security.
Colombia 'Dreaming Big' As They Plot England Downfall At World Cup
Colombia captain Catalina Usme is "dreaming big" and coach Nelson Abadia wants to "make history" as the last team standing from the Americas plots the downfall of England in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals.
Women Wrestlers Battle For Equality With Swiss 'Schwinger Kings'
Traditional Swiss wrestling, known as "schwingen" in German, has been a male preserve for centuries -- the ultimate test of manhood for Alpine alpha males.
Mbappe Contract Dispute Overshadows Start Of Ligue 1 Season
Uncertainty over the future of Kylian Mbappe hangs over French football ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, which starts this weekend.
Wozniacki Wins WTA Return Match After Layoff Since 2020
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant comeback in her return to competition after a layoff of more than three years at the WTA Montreal Open on Tuesday.
Jamaica, Colombia Battle For Spot In World Cup Quarter-finals
Two of the surprise packages of the Women's World Cup clash when Colombia face Jamaica in Melbourne on Tuesday with a quarter-final against England up for grabs.
Australia 'Can Beat Anyone' As World Cup Hosts Hit Stride
Australia were in danger of a humiliating early exit after a surprise defeat to Nigeria but they are now into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals and belief is growing that they can go all the way.
Rugby Thrives In Roman Suburbs
If Idrissa Di Porto hits the headlines as a star of Italian rugby in a future World Cup, Azzurri supporters will surely offer up a prayer of thanks to a club which has been beavering away in the unfashionable southern suburbs of Rome for over 40 years.
Real Madrid With Benzema Void To Fill As La Liga Returns
Real Madrid begin life after Karim Benzema looking to wrest back the Spanish title from Barcelona as the La Liga season kicks off this weekend, seemingly content to play the waiting game for Kylian Mbappe.
Pebble Beach Joins Signature Stops As PGA Unveils '24 Schedule
The Pebble Beach Pro-Am will become a "signature" event on the 2024 US PGA Tour schedule released on Monday even as a merger framework agreement with LIV Golf remains unresolved.
England Face Tricky Nigeria Test As World Cup Quarter-finals Beckon
The United States' exit gives England a golden opportunity to win the Women's World Cup but they face a tricky encounter with Nigeria on Monday in the last 16, before co-hosts Australia face Denmark.
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