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History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory

SYDNEY: A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.

Playing at home, Canadian rugby 7s teams look to punch ticket to Paris

The margin of error is slim for Canada's men's and women's rugby sevens teams at the Olympic qualifier in Langford, B.C., but the players are hoping home-field advantage will be their ace in the hole.

Lyles says fast times in practice back up bold predictions

BUDAPEST : Two-times 200 metres world champion Noah Lyles is not afraid to broadcast bold predictions on how fast he might run, and the American sprinter said he has clocked blistering fast times in training to back them up.

Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women’s World Cup

This handout photo taken and released by FIFA on August 11, 2023 shows FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) speaking with match officials (L-R) Francesca Di Monte, Stephanie Frappart and Elodie Coppola following the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup quarter-final football match between Spain and the Netherlands at Wellington Stadium. (Photo by Harold Cunningham / FIFA / AFP) /

Richardson looks to dethrone Jamaican stars in 100m

NEW YORK : Sha'Carri Richardson is in her prime and leading the U.S. effort to break up the Jamaican reign of dominance over the women's 100 metres when the World Championships kick off in Budapest this week.