Spanish federation demands Luis Rubiales to resign
The Spanish football federation has requested the resignation of suspended president Luis Rubiales.
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Lawson to race for AlphaTauri until Ricciardo can return
New Zealander Liam Lawson will continue to race for AlphaTauri until Australian Daniel Ricciardo is fit to return, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team said on Monday.
Herdman steps down as Canada men's coach to join Toronto FC
TORONTO : John Herdman, who coached the Canadian men's team to their first World Cup appearance in 36 years, stepped down from the position to join Major League Soccer's Toronto FC, Canada Soccer said on Monday.
Ferris: Ireland may not be able to match South Africa's physicality at World Cup
In ticking the boxes required to win a World Cup, Stephen Ferris is still sticking with South Africa to retain their title, adding that Ireland's squad needs to be in rude health if they are to having any chance of lifting the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.
New Zealand lock Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on Sep 8.
Team USA routs Greece to reach second round of FIBA World Cup - ESPN
MANILA, Philippines — When coach Steve Kerr came to practice Sunday and saw some of his Team USA players were a little frustrated after a 27-point win, he smiled. The first FIBA World Cup lesson had landed.
Ben Stokes Set To Play As Batter Only At ICC World Cup After ODI U-Turn
England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men's World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals. The all-rounder, troubled by a longstanding left knee injury that restricted his bowling during the recent drawn Ashes Test series at home to Australia, said playing in all three international formats was "unsustainable" when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago. The 32-year-old had planned to use a six-month gap until England next play Test cricket, away to India, in order to attend to his chronic problem.
Scott free! All Black bonus as Barrett available to face France in RWC opener
There was some good news for the All Blacks on Monday afternoon as lock Scott Barrett will be available to face hosts France in the opening clash of the Rugby World Cup.