Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

Watch the best shots from Great Britain's Arthur Fery's first round win over Argentina's Roman Andres Burruchaga to reach the last 16 at Eastbourne Open.

Promotion and relegation will be a key element of a revamped PGA Tour from 2028.

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

Three Lions would seal last-32 place with a second straight win in Group L

Both Tottenham and Manchester United are keen on West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes

Hydration breaks have been loudly booed by fans at the World Cup

Ronaldo, 41, is the first player in World Cup history to score in six editions of the tournament

Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

Jason Geria says students and employees should be able to watchParaguay match kicks off 12pm Friday with last 32 spot on the lineIn calling for schools to show Australia’s crucial World Cup game against Paraguay on Friday, Socceroos defender Jason Geria’s message was simple: “Let them watch it.”Only needing a draw to progress, Australia are in a good …

Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockoutsFrance will take on Norway in Boston on Friday for the right to top Group I, but one man thinks it’s already done. “Honestly I don’t care that much”, Erling Haaland told Fox in the US. “They’re probably going to win against us. …

Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial gameTeam Melli have complained about travel conditionsThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday.The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the “restrictions imposed by the …

Ellyse Perry powers Australia to their fourth World Cup win as calamitous Pakistan run outs ruin their chances at Headingley1st over: Australia 2-1 (Perry 1, Voll 1) Not the start anyone was expecting! Unbelievable worldie from Feroza off a Mooney outside edge.What a blinder from Feroza who clutches the egg almost before it has left the chicken, diving to …

Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump will hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said.Infantino and Trump have forged a close relationship in the buildup to these finals, but the US president has made very few public …

Cristiano Ronaldo fired back at his critics on Tuesday after scoring a brace and making history during Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup.

Aaron Ramsey has previously held coaching roles as interim boss of Cardiff City and with Wales, but will now look to make his mark as a full-time boss in League One.

England face Ghana on Tuesday night with Thomas Tuchel targeting a second win of the World Cup to keep the Three Lions on the long road to next month's final in New York. 

It has been a tough start to the World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo - but he can put it all to bed if Portugal get into gear in their second game against Uzbekistan tonight. 

Former Newcastle and Manchester United goalkeeper Dubravka, 37, left Burnley this month after their relegation from the Premier League.