Spain rely on Putellas's return to leave mutiny drama behind
MADRID: Spain should arguably be considered one of the strongest and most exciting teams at this year's Women's World Cup with a talented group of young players led by Alexia Putellas.
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Africa have more teams but not increased hopes at World Cup
CAPE TOWN : More African teams at an expanded Women’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand this year might mean more chance of improved results for the vast continent, but realistically they may be lucky to do much more than get past the first round.
Cricket dismissal row draws in Australian and UK Prime Ministers
SYDNEY : Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his country's Ashes cricket team on Tuesday, after his U.K counterpart said a dismissal during the second test was against the spirit of the game.
Wales call up uncapped Plumtree for pre-World Cup camp
Wales have included uncapped back row forward Taine Plumtree as injury cover in their squad for a two-week training camp in Switzerland, coach Warren Gatland confirmed on Tuesday.
Venus's record 24th Wimbledon ends at first hurdle
LONDON: Five-time champion Venus Williams returned to Wimbledon a quarter of a century after her first win on the All England Club lawns but was unable to summon the old magic in a painful first-round defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Monday (Jul 3).
Broad backing England to turn increasingly toxic Ashes series around
Stuart Broad has urged England to thrive on growing Ashes hostility and 'bring the fire' to Headingley as they seek a historic fightback. Broad was in the thick of the tensions which spilled over into the Long Room on the final day of the second Test at Lord's, entering the fray after the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. Ad The 37-year-old was heard on the on-field microphone labelling the incident 'the worst thing I've seen in cricket' as the tourists went on to seal a 43-run victory which put one hand on the urn.
France aim to make last four by taking inspiration from men's team
PARIS : France's women's side will look to follow in the footsteps of the country's men's team having finally put their off-field dramas behind them when they start their World Cup campaign aiming for a semi-final spot in Australia and New Zealand.
Man City have an obvious replacement for wantaway star Bernardo Silva
The Manchester City midfield revolution could not be as wild as it perhaps looked at the beginning of the summer.