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Benzema injured on return to full training for France
France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup opener against Australia.
Russell inspires eight-try Scotland to rout of ill-disciplined Argentina
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed Finn Russell's impact as the hosts thrashed Argentina 52-29 in a bad-tempered clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Tedesco guides Australia past Samoa to retain Rugby League World Cup title
Skipper James Tedesco scored two tries to help guide a clinical Australia side to their third consecutive Rugby League World Cup title with a comprehensive 30-10 victory over Samoa at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Giannis topples ladder in incident after NBA loss
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo pushed over a ladder and confronted rival Montrezl Harrell while trying to practice free throws Friday after Milwaukee's 110-102 loss at Philadelphia.
Djokovic downs Fritz in ATP Finals semi
Novak Djokovic remained on course for a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title after a 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6) win over Taylor Fritz in Turin on Saturday.
Thanks Seb: tributes flow as Vettel heads into final race
Sebastian Vettel will start his final race as a Formula One driver with his usual competitive sense of purpose and a warm glow in his heart on Sunday.
In Russia's 'land of prison' where Brittney Griner is held
The news that American basketball player Brittney Griner had arrived in the IK-2 penal colony in Mordovia, also known as the Russian "land of prisons", left locals rather unmoved.
Eight-try Scotland take advantage of Argentine ill-discipline
Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick of tries as Scotland thrashed Argentina 52-29 in a bad-tempered clash at Murrayfield littered with ill-discipline from the visitors.
Wales great Roberts says Pivac faces 'serious questions' after Georgia defeat
Wales great Jamie Roberts said coach Wayne Pivac faced "serious questions" after an embarrassing 13-12 home defeat by Georgia on Saturday condemned the side to their eighth loss in 11 Tests this year.
Verstappen and Perez all smiles again after front row lockout in Abu Dhabi
Two-time world champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez were all smiles again on Saturday after locking out the front row of the grid for Red Bull at Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
'No issues' for France despite Penaud knee scare: Ibanez
France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Saturday Damian Penaud will be fit to play Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend despite pulling up with a knee issue during the week.
Defence coach Edwards' new France deal 'excellent news' for Ibanez
France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Friday defence coach Shaun Edwards signing a new contract until 2027 was "excellent news."
Verstappen on pole as Red Bull lock-out Abu Dhabi front row
Max Verstappen outpaced team-mate Sergio Perez to grab pole position for Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Red Bull locked out the front row in a closely-fought qualifying session.
Georgia record historic win over Wales in Autumn Nations Series thriller
Georgia came from nine points down at half-time to beat Wales for the first time in a dramatic 13-12 Autumn Nations Series upset in Cardiff on Saturday.
Van Dijk ready to lead resurgent Dutch at World Cup
As the Netherlands return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018 they will be led by Virgil van Dijk, who has grown into one of the game's best defenders.
Rahm hits front in World Tour Championship as Fitzpatrick, McIlroy lurk
Former world number one Jon Rahm produced a battling, bogey-free round of seven-under par 65 to hit the front of the $10 million DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Saturday.
Australia thrash New Zealand to retain women's League World Cup title
Australia retained the women's Rugby League World Cup title with a dominant 54-4 victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Eriksen says being back at World Cup after collapse is 'very special'
Christian Eriksen says it is "very special" to be back at the World Cup as he seeks to complete a remarkable comeback from his cardiac arrest during the European Championship last year.
Kim, Uno take top prizes at figure skating's NHK Trophy
South Korea's Yelim Kim demonstrated style and focus Saturday to claim her first senior Grand Prix Series victory at the NHK Trophy, outperforming reigning world champion and home favourite Kaori Sakamoto.
Shiffrin strikes in slalom to win World Cup opener
Reigning overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the new ski season with victory in the slalom in Levi on Saturday, the belated opening event of the tour.
World Cup winner Jantjies to join second division Agen
South African international fly-half Elton Jantjies, who was recently sent home from the tour of Argentina allegedly for having an affair with the team dietician, has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.
Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars.
Infantino lambasts World Cup 'hypocrites'
Two weeks after FIFA urged the 32 teams at the World Cup to "focus on the football", Gianni Infantino veered off-script on Saturday.
Perez outstrips Verstappen in final Abu Dhabi practice
Sergio Perez outpaced Red Bull team-mate and world champion Max Verstappen in setting the fastest time in Saturday's third and final practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Neuer pledges to wear 'One Love' armband at World Cup
Germany captain Manuel Neuer said he was had "no fear" about possible repercussions from FIFA for his country's human rights stances, while acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Qatar World Cup.
Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.
England implode to hand second ODI and series to Australia
Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.
France defence coach Edwards agrees new deal
France defence coach Shaun Edwards has extended his contract to 2027, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) confirmed on Saturday.
FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.
FIFA chief Infantino voices support for LGBTQ community, migrant workers
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed support for the LGBTQ community and migrant workers in his opening press conference of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday.
Wales World Cup return left family in tears, says Rodon
Wales centre-back Joe Rodon is far too young to remember the one and only time his country played at a World Cup, 64 years ago.