Two changes for Japan as they take on Wales
CARDIFF :Japan coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's test against Wales in Cardiff despite his side playing for a fourth successive weekend.
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Barcelona plan to build Messi statue at revamped Camp Nou, says club president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Thursday the club is planning to erect a statue of Lionel Messi outside the newly renovated Camp Nou, as the Catalan side prepare to honour their record scorer after his emotional visit to the stadium.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase due in court to face bet-rigging charges
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is due in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday to enter a plea to charges accusing him of rigging bets on his pitches during MLB games.
De Minaur keeps ATP Finals hopes alive with win over Fritz
TURIN, Italy :Australian Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning 7-6(3) 6-3 win over Taylor Fritz in their last ATP Finals round-robin match on Thursday to eliminate the American and leave his own hopes of progression hanging on the outcome of the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti.
UAE, Iraq draw to leave World Cup playoff outcome in balance
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates shared a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to leave their World Cup qualifying playoff finely poised ahead of the second leg in Basra on Tuesday.
Norway power past Estonia to stand on brink of World Cup qualification
Oslo :Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland both scored twice as Norway claimed a 4-1 home win over Estonia on Thursday which put them on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Nigeria need extra time before progressing in World Cup playoffs
RABAT :Nigeria overcame the distraction of a strike over money to beat Gabon 4-1 in their World Cup African playoff semi-final in Rabat on Thursday, but they needed extra time before running out comfortable victors.
Cadillac test at Imola with Perez driving a 2023 Ferrari
Sergio Perez drove a Formula One car for the first time in almost a year on Thursday with the Mexican testing for Cadillac at Italy's Imola circuit in a 2023 Ferrari.