Morocco’s semi-final appearance in Qatar has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?With a record 10 African teams at the first 48-nation World Cup finals tournament, the big question, after Morocco’s historic semi-final appearance in Qatar, is whether any of them can go a step further.The prospect …

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The town where rugby league began may find itself without a top division team unless plans for a new stadium come to fruition by 2030Saturday afternoon was meant to provide a glimpse into a different, more optimistic future for Huddersfield Giants. But in the end, it was another stark reminder of why rugby league in the West Yorkshire town is facing an …

It will be the superfan's 18th major tournament watching the Three Lions, and he is currently in Orlando, Florida.

A former Premier League footballer, who played for 20 years at his club, is amongst the favourites to become Durham's new director of cricket to replace Marcus North.

NICK CRAVEN: When Brady, 57, resigned as vice-chair of West Ham in April, her parting statement failed to mention then chairman Sullivan.

In a post-match press conference which seemed to be getting in the way of a drinking session, Ben Stokes looked like a man harbouring an acute sense of injustice about other people's questions.

Mexico makes history as the first three-time World Cup hosts but this is a land of ravishing beauty and also menacing peril. A nation alive with music but too often held hostage to a drumbeat of drug gangs.

Carlos Alcaraz's former coach has shared his thoughts on how the tennis star has chosen to spend his money.

Tottenham are set to announce the transfer of an Argentine striker.

Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna's new album.

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.

The ECB, the Cricket Regulator and Saracens are investigating events which took place in the early hours of Monday morning at a London nightspot.

The West Ham co-owner has denied allegations of abusing his power

Michel Platini, who was Infantino’s boss at Uefa, has launched a criminal complaint towards the Fifa president

Spence suffered a broken jaw playing for Tottenham against Chelsea

Neymar is said to be making “good progress” in his recovery ahead of the World Cup

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

If you want to understand warrior mentality, look no further than these unflinching icons of the 1970s and 80sPeople talk a lot about character in sport without always agreeing on a precise definition. Hanging in there when times get tough? Arguably that is a pre-requisite across top-level competition. The ability to keep cool, calm and collected under the …

The tournament kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. Here’s what newcomers can expect from one of the world’s largest and most watched eventsIt is! Every four years the best men’s teams on the planet gather to see who will be crowned world champions. This year’s tournament will be co-hosted by frenemies Canada, Mexico and the United States in 16 …