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Messi magic reignites Argentina, France into World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe's double fired France into the last 16.
Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona's tall Argentina legacy
Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on.
Messi goal helps keep Argentina World Cup hopes alive
Lionel Messi helped keep Argentina's World Cup bid alive with the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday.
American teenager Malinin 'in shock' at quad-axel powered Espoo gold
American teenager Ilia Malinin said he was "still in shock" after conjuring up his fiendishly difficult quadruple axel to take gold in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Espoo on Saturday.
Auger-Aliassime leads Canada into Davis Cup final against Australia
Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled double duty on Saturday to lead Canada into the Davis Cup final against Australia after orchestrating a 2-1 comeback win over Italy.
Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe delivered on the biggest stage again with two goals, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Springboks end 2022 with decisive win over England
World champions South Africa ended 2022 with a 27-13 win over England in their concluding Autumn Nations Series international at Twickenham on Saturday.
American teenager Malinin and Japan's Mihara star on the ice in Espoo
American teenager Ilia Malinin conjured up his statement quadruple axel to take gold in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Espoo on Saturday as Japan's Mai Mihara claimed her second title of the season.
Wales boss Pivac defiant despite gathering stormclouds over future
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac did not sound like a man whose job is under extreme pressure, praising his players for their effort despite blowing a 21-point lead in the final 22 minutes to lose 39-34 to Australia on Saturday.
Mbappe double as France reach World Cup last 16, Lewandowski off the mark
France swept into the last 16 after a Kylian Mbappe double sealed a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his career in Poland's win over giant-killing Saudi Arabia.
Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Auger-Aliassime pulls Canada level with Italy in Davis Cup semi-final
World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime kept Canada's hopes of a maiden Davis Cup title alive when he swept past Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in the semi-final against Italy on Saturday.
Australia's remarkable comeback piles pressure on Wales boss Pivac
Australia came from 34-13 down to beat Wales 39-34 in an extraordinary Autumn Nations Series Test at The Principality Stadium on Saturday which will pile the pressure on home coach Wayne Pivac.
'We have the quality', says Flick ahead of Spain World Cup clash
Germany coach Hansi Flick insisted on Saturday his struggling team have the quality to defeat rampant Spain as they prepared for their do-or-die World Cup clash.
Lewandowski says breaking World Cup duck 'dream come true'
Robert Lewandowski said he had fulfilled a childhood dream after scoring at a World Cup for the first time in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Sweden's Hector leads after first run in Killington women's giant slalom
Olympic champion Sara Hector of Sweden led by over half a second after the first run of the women's giant slalom at the World Cup race at Killington on Saturday.
Emotional Lewandowski sinks Saudis, Argentina face Mexico test
Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his career as Poland brought giant-killing Saudi Arabia back down to earth on Saturday while Argentina and Lionel Messi prepared for a fight for survival against Mexico.
Mihara surges past Hendrickx for second gold of season in Espoo
Japan's Mai Mihara surged past Loena Hendrickx of Belgium to claim her second ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating gold of the season in Espoo on Saturday.
Sonego puts Italy ahead of Canada in Davis Cup semi-finals
Lorenzo Sonego battled past Denis Shapovalov in three sets to give Italy a 1-0 advantage over Canada in their Davis Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Lewandowski breaks World Cup duck as Poland beat Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, bursting their bubble following the team's giant-killing act against Argentina.
Brazil's Richarlison thrives in World Cup spotlight
Richarlison has always had a flair for the dramatic and the Brazil striker is relishing his chance to seize the World Cup spotlight after being reduced to a supporting role at Tottenham.
Germany clash a 'beautiful challenge' for Spain: Luis Enrique
Spain coach Luis Enrique says his team face a "beautiful challenge" against a wounded Germany on Sunday, as La Roja try to clinch qualification from World Cup Group E.
Croatia demand 'respect' after Canada World Cup trash talk
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic demanded respect for his 2018 World Cup finalists after Canada boss John Herdman pledged the North American side would beat them in Qatar.
Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid
Argentina face a battle to stay alive at the World Cup on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and his teammates preparing to take on Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose.
Duke predicted goal as Australia revive World Cup hopes
Goal hero Mitch Duke said he had a feeling he would score after his header gave dogged Australia a 1-0 World Cup win over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes.
Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica
Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly" against Costa Rica on Sunday.
Banned Erasmus and World Rugby hold positive talks
South Africa Rugby (SAR) said on Saturday their director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus had had "positive discussions" with World Rugby over his public criticism of referees which has seen him banned twice.
Swiss defender Elvedi says Brazil are beatable
Switzerland centre-back Nico Elvedi said on Saturday his side would not be awed by the might of Brazil, saying they had enough quality to push the tournament favourites.
Ronaldo's 'total genius' won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group
Cristiano Ronaldo showed "total genius" by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal's World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Oliseh said on Saturday.
Gutsy Australia squeeze past Tunisia to revive World Cup hopes
Australia won a World Cup game for only the third time in their history with a dogged 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes.
Red alert: Fired-up Nagatomo fuels Japan at World Cup
Mellowing with age is not part of the plan for Japan veteran Yuto Nagatomo, whose flame-red hair and wild celebrations are helping to fuel the Blue Samurai's fire in Qatar.
Belgium's 'Golden Generation' past best, admits Hazard
Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium's best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar.