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Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage showed Chinese football fans celebrating the success of their traditional rivals.
Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop
Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia's emergency coach at the World Cup despite the North African nation's catastrophic campaign.
List of worst World Cup performances
Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games following a 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Thursday.
Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the first-round lead.
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32.
Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata
Ecuador's World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday made the achievement even sweeter.
Ivory Coast see 'no limits' after reaching World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe believes the Elephants can keep on going at the World Cup after beating Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat said Thursday his team could go out of the World Cup with their heads held high as the veteran Dutchman did not rule out remaining in charge of the Caribbean minnows.
Germany committed 'tactical suicide', says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday.
Iglesias -- Spanish World Cup striker unafraid to speak out about injustice
Borja Iglesias paints his nails and speaks his mind on issues like Gaza and homophobia with a candour that has seen him called "the alien of football".
Anderson to join Man City from Forest for British record fee: reports
Manchester City have agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, according to several media reports on Thursday.
Cole grabs PGA Travelers lead with Scheffler one back
Eric Cole, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Travelers Championship with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler lurking.
Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Coast ended Curacao's fairytale campaign to seal their passage to the knockout rounds.
De Silva century rescues Sri Lanka in first Test
Dhananjaya de Silva’s assured 13th Test hundred anchored a determined Sri Lankan batting effort with the visitors dismissed for 308 just before the close of the first day of the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday.
Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever and bring the tiny Caribbean country's run at the tournament to an end.
Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter.
WNBA suspends Thomas for fist to Clark's throat
The WNBA has suspended six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas for one game after the Phoenix Mercury forward jammed her fist into Indiana guard Caitlin Clark's throat.
England showing Premier League edge at World Cup: Eze
Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League "intensity and passion" demanded by head coach Thomas Tuchel as they seek to wrap up qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.
Yoon grabs early Women's PGA Championship lead with Korda in hunt
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the clubhouse lead.
France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game
France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go into their final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday without their coach, who has returned home to attend his mother's funeral.
Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report
Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday is off, according to federal court filings obtained by ESPN.
Lawyer says Vondrousova 'should appeal' against four-year ban
The lawyer for Marketa Vondrousova told AFP on Thursday that he believes the former Wimbledon champion "should appeal" against the four-year ban handed down this week for missing a doping control.
Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but keeping options open
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to other teams, but did not rule out leaving Formula One to race in a different series next year.
Czech striker Schick ends international career
Czech striker Patrik Schick said his international career was over on Thursday, hours after the Czech Republic bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 loss to Mexico.
Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she will soon start chemotherapy to combat the disease.
Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semis
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday.
Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday revealed that he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut season with Ferrari last year – and that it left him in pain for three months.
Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate
There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a deeply unpopular coach in a gamble that backfired.
Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.
Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade ast Russell says beware Hamilton
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.