England to start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia
Dec 5 : England will begin their World Cup quest next June against a very familiar foe with seasoned tournament regulars Croatia the first hurdle for Thomas Tuchel's highly-fancied team.
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Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for rest of season - ESPN
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will not return for the rest of the season as his foot injury hasn't progressed to the point where he could play, coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday.
Sources: Detroit Lions DB Brian Branch suffered torn Achilles - ESPN
DETROIT — Tests on Friday morning confirmed that Lions star defensive back Brian Branch has torn his Achilles, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Man City's leaky defence has Guardiola worried before Sunderland test
MANCHESTER, England, Dec 5 : Back-to-back Premier League wins have rejuvenated Manchester City's bid to catch up with leaders Arsenal, but a leaky defence has manager Pep Guardiola worried ahead of Saturday's home clash with Sunderland.
Australia take lead in second Ashes test as England fumble at the Gabba
Dec 5 : Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England shot themselves in the foot with five dropped catches.
South Africa to host England in Johannesburg as Nations Championship kicks off
CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 : South Africa will begin an expansive test match programme next year with a clash in July against England at high altitude in Johannesburg as they kick off the new Nations Championship.
Australia take lead over fumbling England in second Ashes test
Dec 5 : Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.
Erasmus gets new contract to stay with South Africa until 2031
CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has been handed a four-year contract extension through to 2031, giving him two more Rugby World Cups to aim for, SA Rugby announced on Friday.