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'Kylian Mbappe wanted France captaincy more than Antoine Griezmann' – Inside Europe on Didier Deschamps call
Fresh from becoming the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final – and the first on the losing team after penalty shootout heartbreak to Argentina in Qatar – Kylian Mbappe has been named the new France captain ahead of Antoine Griezmann. The armband was vacant after Hugo Lloris retired from international duty in January, having captained the side to victory at Russia 2018 and the final four years later. Expected replacement Raphael Varane swiftly followed that with his own retirement statement aged just 29, leaving Deschamps searching for a new leader on the pitch.
Nurse's overtime heroics helps Oilers sink Sharks for 4th straight victory
Darnell Nurse scored the overtime winner on his team's 51st shot as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth game in a row, defeating the visiting San Jose Sharks 5-4 on Monday night, a game that featured four goals called back on video review.
'Homer' the mind-reading beer pump which lets punters pour the perfect pint using just their brain
The world's first mind-reading beer pump has been unveiled which lets punters pour the perfect pint - using just their brain.
Arsenal to take on MLS All-Stars led by Rooney
Premier League leaders Arsenal will provide the opposition for the Major League Soccer All-Stars who will be managed by D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney at the mid-season showcase, MLS said on Tuesday.
Like 'looking through a straw': How blind golfer Kevin Frost stays the course
When Kevin Frost goes to sink a shot, he's not watching for that moment when the golf ball disappears over the lip of the hole and drops into the cup with a satisfying plunk.
Emma Raducanu v Bianca Andreescu at Miami Open will see ‘fireworks’ says Chris Evert as she talks Brit's prospects
Eurosport expert Chris Evert believes there will be “fireworks” between Emma Raducanu and Bianca Andreescu when they meet in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday. Both players became Grand Slam champions as teenagers with Andreescu winning the 2019 US Open and Raducanu taking the title at Flushing Meadows two years later. Ad Raducanu had a run to the last 16 last week at Indian Wells, winning three matches in a row for the first time in 18 months, before being beaten by Iga Swiatek.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard makes Premier League title admission amid Man City battle
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admits he's dreaming about winning this season's Premier League title as the Gunners continue to battle with Manchester City at the top of the table.