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No LeBron, no problem as Sixers roll on

The Philadelphia 76ers extended their perfect start to the NBA season with a 127-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday as the San Antonio Spurs bagged their first win of the campaign against the Dallas Mavericks.

$Jorge Martin out of Australian MotoGP with fracture: team$

Jorge Martin out of Australian MotoGP with fracture: team

Title contender Jorge Martin was ruled out of Sunday's Australian MotoGP with a fractured arm, dealing a massive blow to his world championship hopes.

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Fiji's Volavola helps Racing spoil Biggar's Toulon presentation

Fiji's Benjamin Volavola helped Racing 92 beat Toulon 31-14 in the French Top 14 to spoil Wales fly-half Dan Biggar's presentation at Stade Mayol crowd on Sunday.

Suter wins Lake Louise super-G as Goggia misses podium

Olympic downhill gold medallist Corinne Suter won the World Cup super-G at Lake Louise on Sunday as Italian speed star Sofia Goggia proved human after all.

Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England romp past Senegal

A brilliant double from Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as England romped past Senegal to set up a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with Les Bleus.

England subdue Senegal to book France clash in World Cup quarters

England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham's masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday.

Kilde at the double in super-G win over Odermatt

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won the World Cup super-G at Beaver Creek on Sunday, beating Swiss rival Marco Odermatt by two-tenths of a second to complete a Colorado double.

Record-breaking Giroud brings goals to France's repeat World Cup bid

Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning side, but in Qatar the striker has brought the goals missing from his game four years ago in Russia.

World Cup is my obsession says Mbappe after firing France into quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe said Sunday he dreamed of winning the World Cup for a second time after his brace helped France to a 3-1 win over Poland which advanced the holders to the quarter-finals in Qatar.

Contract talks freeze having 'detrimental effect' on Welsh rugby players

Players at Wales' four regions are being "detrimentally impacted" by the financial uncertainty surrounding their futures, the Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) said on Sunday.

Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England face Senegal

A brilliant double from Kylian Mbappe fired holders France into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as England prepared for a demanding knockout clash with Senegal.

Giroud and Mbappe take ruthless France into World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday.

Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday.

Last-gasp Castres bounce back to edge Pau in Top 14

A last minute try from Fiji centre Vilimoni Botitu gave Castres a nail-biting 26-22 victory over fellow strugglers Pau in the Top 14's early match on Sunday.

Japan primed to show 'samurai spirit' against Croatia at World Cup

Japan will "fight like samurai" in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash with Croatia as they battle to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, defender Yuto Nagatomo said.

World Cup without booze makes for 'different' atmosphere

World Cup fans in Qatar say the atmosphere is different without alcohol -- but they are divided over whether that is good or not.

Portugal's Carvalho aiming not to be next World Cup shock victims

Portugal midfielder William Carvalho is determined to help his team avoid becoming the victims of another World Cup shock against Switzerland in the last 16 on Tuesday.

World Cup not Modric's swansong, says Croatia coach Dalic

Luka Modric will continue playing for Croatia beyond the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said, as the 2018 finalists prepare to face Japan in the last 16 on Monday.

Lawrence recovers to win South African Open a day after birthday

Local Thriston Lawrence surrendered a five-shot lead with five holes remaining before winning the South African Open by one stroke on Sunday a day after celebrating his 26th birthday.

Ronaldo draws focus, but Fernandes is Portugal's World Cup heartbeat

Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow looms large over Portugal at the World Cup, but away from the flash of camera phones and rolling headlines, Bruno Fernandes has taken the reins.

French ex F1 driver Patrick Tambay dies at 73

French ex Formula One driver Patrick Tambay, who won two Grand Prix for Ferrari in the 1980s, has died after a long illness at the age of 73, his family announced on Sunday.

France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.

Spain warned over 'collapse' ahead of Morocco clash, says Rodri

Spain's Rodri says his country have been warned about suffering another "collapse" when they face Morocco in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

Don't write off Ronaldo, warns Shaqiri

Cristiano Ronaldo may be 37 and without a club but Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, whose team face Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday, says it would be a mistake to consider him a fading force.

Socceroos say World Cup run 'puts Australian football on map'

Australia's World Cup heroes hope their surprise run to the last 16 will transform football at home after they went down fighting in a 2-1 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina.

Liberian president's long stay abroad criticised

Liberian President George Weah's long absence from the country has raised eyebrows and prompted criticism, leading one opposition figure to ask if the West African nation is running on "autopilot".

Afro-Greeks struggle to emulate 'idol' Antetokounmpo

Young Athenians sharpen their shooting skills under the dazzling white lights of an outdoor basketball court, forever dreaming of emulating local hero and global star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Estrada edges Gonzalez in super flyweight world title triology fight

Juan Francisco Estrada won a majority decision over Roman Gonzalez Saturday to claim the vacant WBC super flyweight world title in an action-packed third installment of their rivalry.

Warriors shoot down Rockets, Mavs beat Knicks in New York

Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 36 points on Saturday as the NBA champion Golden State Warriors got off to a hot start and made it hold up Saturday in a 120-101 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Fury forecasts 'biggest year of career' after defeating Chisora

Tyson Fury said 2023 would be "the "biggest year of my career" as the Briton looks to unify boxing's fractured heavyweight division.

Brazil sweat on Neymar return ahead of South Korea World Cup clash

Brazil head into Monday's World Cup last-16 tie against South Korea preoccupied by the health of the great Pele and with coach Tite wondering whether to recall the Selecao's current number 10 Neymar after an ankle injury.

Pragmatic style pays off for Van Gaal's Netherlands

Louis van Gaal's Netherlands have been repeatedly criticised for being "too boring" but a clinical counter-attacking display on Saturday saw them pick off the United States to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Tireless Modric leading by example at World Cup as Croatia face Japan

Croatia's squad features only a few of the players which led them to the World Cup final in 2018, runners-up to France, but Luka Modric is defying time to be one of those few constants.

France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight