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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Conor Laverty praises Down's strength to respond from setbacks
The Tailteann Cup may not be where Down wanted to be this season, but manager Conor Laverty is determined to end it with their players lifting the trophy at Croke Park on Saturday.
England test captaincy would be a privilege, says Brook
July 1 : Harry Brook said it would be an honour to captain England's test team if asked and believes he can handle the demands of leading his country across all three formats.
Norway's Odegaard living the dream ahead of Ivory Coast clash
June 29 : Norway captain Martin Odegaard won the Premier League with Arsenal in May and reached the Champions League final, but the midfielder says the pinnacle of his career will come on Tuesday when his side face Ivory Coast in the World Cup last 32.
Mental strength and tactical acumen took DR Congo to Portugal draw, says coach
HOUSTON, June 17 : Democratic Republic of Congo will celebrate their first point at a World Cup in their 1-1 draw with Portugal on Wednesday, but are steeled for the challengers ahead and are determined this will not be the pinnacle of their tournament.
England's Tuchel says World Cup is coaching career pinnacle
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 16 : Thomas Tuchel will lead England into the World Cup for the first time when his team face Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday in Group L, heralding his impending appearance at the tournament as the pinnacle of his coaching career.
Chadwick hoping for Hypercar future after laps of Le Mans
June 9 : Jamie Chadwick knows where she wants to be and what she wants to do after becoming the first woman driver to lap the 24 Hours of Le Mans' Circuit de la Sarthe in a Hypercar.
UEFA needs to save Champions League from boring finals - ESPN
See if you can remember the last time both teams scored in the UEFA Champions League final: What rings a bell?