Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing 7 past Costa Rica
Spain shredded Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in a brutal destruction in their Group E opener, which launched their bid to lift a second World Cup.
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The World Cup of upsets? Germany suffer shock defeat to Japan
Germany suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday.
SA Rugby mourns passing of former Springbok Dave Stewart
SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok and national selector Dave Stewart, who passed away on Tuesday aged 87.
Akona Ndungane hails Springboks' depth: 'It's a nice headache to have'
Former Test wing Akona Ndungane believes there is considerable depth in the current Springbok squad.
'Our joy is one': Saudi World Cup win sparks rare Arab unity
Saudi Arabia's unexpected World Cup victory over giants Argentina triggered a rare moment of joint celebration across the fractured Arab world including among Qataris -- less than two years after a seething regional dispute.
Sri Lanka asks ICC to probe match-fixing claims
Sri Lanka's cricket board said Wednesday it had invited the sport's world governing body to investigate match-fixing allegations stemming from Pakistan's July tour of the island nation.
Ronaldo banned for two matches and fined over Everton fan clash
Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches and fined £50,000 for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand at Everton, the Football Association said Wednesday.
In-form Pieter Moolman confident, eyes Order of Merit rise at Joburg Open
South African golfer Pieter Moolman is looking to make the most of the African DP World Tour swing, which kicks off with this week's Joburg Open.