France win World Cup after beating Croatia in Moscow thriller
France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph yesterday, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history.
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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Juventus
Spanish football giants Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo to Italian Serie A champions Juventus, in one of the most spectacular transfers in the sport’s history.
Holder reaches career-best in ICC rankings
West Indies captain Jason Holder has leapt to a career-best 25th spot in the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings, following his outstanding performance in the day/night third Test which ended in Barbados on Tuesday.
Maradona treated by medics after dramatic Argentina win
Argentinian football icon Diego Maradona required medical treatment after his former team’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup win over Nigeria in St Petersburg on Tuesday
Real Madrid Boss Zinedine Zidane Steps Down Five Days After Champions League Win
Zinedine Zidane says he is stepping down as Real Madrid boss, five days after leading them to a third straight Champions League triumph, claiming the club needs “a different voice”.
Nesta Carter’s Appeal Against Doping Disqualification Dismissed
A Court of Arbitration for Sport judging panel today dismissed Jamaican sprinter Nesta Carter’s appeal against disqualification from the 2008 Beijing Olympics for a positive doping test discovered eight years later.
N Korea and S Korea Combine Rather than Play Each Other
Sport continues to build bridges in North and South Korea, almost three months since the so-called ‘Peace Olympics’ were held in the South.
Usain Bolt Could Come Out Of Retirement
Just eight months after Usain Bolt’s retirement from athletics, the Jamaican sprinter has hinted at a comeback to the sport.
Usain Bolt Has A Lot of Work to do After Borussia Dortmund Trial
The BVB boss said it was fun to train with the Olympic legend, but admits he is a long way off being able to cut it with the professionals
England 58 all out as New Zealand dominate first Test in Auckland
England were bowled out for 58 – their sixth lowest total – as New Zealand dominated day one of the first Test.
Serena Williams Knocked Out in First Round of Miami Open by Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams was knocked out of the Miami Open in the first round by Naomi Osaka as the 23-time Grand Slam winner continues her return after pregnancy.
West Indies Helped by Rain as they beat Scotland to Qualify for World Cup
Scotland’s hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup are effectively over after West Indies won a rain-affected game in Harare to qualify for the tournament.
West Indies Beat Zimbabwe in Harare World Cup Qualifier
West Indies moved to the brink of qualification for the 2019 World Cup with a narrow four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare.
Usain Bolt Reveals He is Signed to a Football Team
Usain Bolt’s soccer career has officially started.
Usain Bolt Silence Haters With Fresh Pedicure
Usain Bolt stunned critics on Wednesday after he finally got himself a fresh pedicure.
Jamaicans say Bobsleigh Movie Off-track
Jamaica’s men’s bobsleigh team famously turned heads at the 1988 Calgary Olympics, their ballsy attempt at the white-knuckle sliding sport later immortalised by the cult film “Cool Runnings”. Thirty years on, a women’s team from the Caribbean island paradise are preparing to compete at the Pyeongchang Games and they’re not entirely happy about Hollywood’s version of events.
Kim Jong-un’s Sister to Attend Pyeongchang Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister will visit South Korea for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, according to Seoul’s unification ministry.
‘Grid girls’ to be Phased out at all Formula 1 Races this Season
‘Grid girls’ will no longer be used by Formula 1 from the start of the 2018 World Championship season, organisers have announced.
Usain Bolt Begins Transition To Football
Usain Bolt joined South African Football team Mamelodi Sundowns at training on Monday morning and showed a glimpse of what he can do on the field.
Ronda Rousey Officially Signs Full-Time WWE Contract
After months of speculation regarding her status and if she’d be joining the WWE, Ronda Rousey appeared at the end of Sunday night’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.