Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener amid 3 red cards - ESPN
Co-hosts Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
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Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku race over ban comment
Sept 28 : Formula One champion Lando Norris has apologised to Alpine's Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine driver deserved a race ban for causing a crash that took him out of last Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Europe's biggest leagues demand sweeping FIFA reforms
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Tammara Thibeault becomes new unified middleweight world champion
Tammara Thibeault has reached the top of the professional boxing world.
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Asia confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF opposition to FIFA World Cup sale plan
The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday (Jul 31) it "stands in solidarity" with regional bodies UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors but stopped short of threatening to boycott events run by FIFA, global soccer's governing body.
New Victoria Falls stadium among venues for ODI World Cup next year
July 31 : A newly constructed stadium in Victoria Falls has been named among the venues for next year's 50-over World Cup, which Zimbabwe will co-host with South Africa and Namibia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced.
Australian players' union slams FIFA plan, says World Cup should not be for sale
July 30 : Australia's players union on Thursday joined criticism of FIFA's plan to bring private investors into soccer's World Cup and other events, saying the governing body is putting pressure on member associations to wave it through despite the proposal sidelining the athletes and fans who generate the value of the tournaments.
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago on 2-year, $16 million US deal with NHL club
Patrick Kane has rejoined Chicago, agreeing to a two-year contract worth $16 million US with his first NHL team.