Lionel Messi's masterful approach leads Argentina into World Cup semifinal vs. Croatia
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.
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CAF expects Morocco’s semifinal run to ‘galvanise’ African football
Morocco’s success in becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals can ‘galvanise’ the continent, according to one of African football’s top officials.
Africa expectant as Morocco battles Portugal for semifinal ticket
[FILE] Morocco’s defender #02 Achraf Hakimi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after converting the last penalty during the penalty shoot-out to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Italy, Canada set up Davis Cup semifinal showdown
PARIS:Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli cruised to victory in the deciding doubles as Italy beat the US 2-1 in their Davis Cup quarterfinal in Malaga on Thursday.
India vs England: Batter Dawid Malan Doubtful For Semifinal Clash Against India
England batter Dawid Malan is a doubtful starter for his side's T20 World Cup semifinal against India on Thursday after picking up an injury during the team's final Super 12 game. Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. The former world No. 1 T20I batter hobbled off the field during the Sri Lankan innings and did not return to bat in England's run chase. Vice-captain Moeen Ali said Malan's injury doesn't look good.
Canadian women push England to the limit before falling in Rugby World Cup semifinal
England downed a determined Canada 26-19 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to 30 matches and move into the final of the Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.
Canadian women look to defy odds, upset England in Rugby World Cup semifinal
While the bookies and most everyone else expect top-ranked England to cruise to the Rugby World Cup title, Canada coach Kevin Rouet says his team has something to say about that.
Australia beat Ireland to boost T20 World Cup semifinal chances
BRISBANE: Australia got their Twenty20 World Cup defense back on track with a 42-run win over Ireland at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.