Bok lock Etzebeth hopes to bury bad 2017 Irish memories with sweet revenge win on Saturday
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England face Sri Lanka with net run rate on mind and semis in sight
SYDNEY : A peaking England find themselves in a three-way tussle for a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup but skipper Jos Buttler will have the advantage of knowing exactly what they need to do in their final group match against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan focusing on controllables in bid to reach T20 World Cup semis - Shadab
Pakistan's focus on controlling "the controllable things" helped them keep their faint hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals alive with a 33-run victory over South Africa on Thursday, all-rounder Shadab Khan said.
Racing returns to Meydan with Down On Da Bayou leading charge in season opener
UAE's racing season steps up the pace this Friday with the first Meydan meeting of the new campaign.
Costa Rica counting on veterans and World Cup experience in Qatar
Costa Rica were the last team to qualify for the World Cup but the Central American side will travel to Qatar hoping to avoid making a swift exit like they did in Russia four years ago.
FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar
FIFA have written to World Cup teams urging them to focus on the soccer in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political "battles", British media reported on Thursday.
Ten Hag leaning on positives after win over Sociedad
Erik ten Hag said "you don't always get what you deserve" after Manchester United beat Real Sociedad but failed in their bid to avoid a potentially tough Europa League knockout round play-off tie.
Barcelona's Pique to retire, will play last home game on Saturday
BARCELONA :Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique called time on his glittering career on Thursday, saying he will retire from football when LaLiga breaks for the World Cup this month.