Maxi Araujo denies Saudi Arabia as Uruguay held in World Cup opener
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay to deny Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.
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Iraq's World Cup return ends with hope and hard truths
June 27 : Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years ended in a harsh lesson, but their return to football's biggest stage may be remembered less for three defeats than for exposing what is needed to ensure they are back sooner rather than later.
Injury-hit Spain face winger dilemma before knockout stages
June 27 : Spain may have left Guadalajara with a 1-0 win over Uruguay and top spot in World Cup Group H, but their night was marred by injuries to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino that could leave the European champions scrambling for answers on the wings.
Baniyas take lead in round 5 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: The fifth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) got underway on Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi with athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE.
Australia 'gutted' as Italiano, Leckie out of World Cup with injuries
SANTA CLARA, California, June 26 : Australia full back Jacob Italiano and veteran attacker Mathew Leckie are out of the World Cup with injuries, the Socceroos confirmed on Friday.
Sweden's Hien out of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury against Japan
VANCOUVER, June 26 : Sweden defender Isak Hien will play no further part in the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in their 1-1 draw with Japan on Thursday, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) said.
Argentina's Romero steps up recovery but set to miss Jordan clash
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 26 : Argentina defender Cristian Romero has progressed in his recovery by adding on-field training, the Argentine federation (AFA) said on Friday, after he was forced off with a knee injury in their 2-0 World Cup Group J win over Austria on Monday.
Shaken Sinner seeks Wimbledon reset as Djokovic, Zverev sniff opportunity
BENGALURU, June 26 : Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to Wimbledon with his aura of invincibility dented after a dominant stretch, leaving the world number one to prove he can impose his game on grass and keep the challengers led by Novak Djokovic at bay.
Pulisic cameo in US defeat by Turkey underscores his World Cup value
INGLEWOOD, California, June 25 : Christian Pulisic's lively cameo in the United States' 3-2 defeat by Turkey on Thursday was a timely reminder of how crucial it is for the co-hosts to keep their talisman fit as they target a deep run at the World Cup.