England fullback Kieran Trippier is hoping his understanding with Tottenham teammate Harry Kane, coupled with his deadly crossing ability, can deliver World Cup success for England.
SOUTHAMPTON, United States - Phil Mickelson insisted he meant no disrespect when he opted to putt a moving ball in the third round of the US Open - swallowing a sextuple bogey at the 13th hole.
MOSCOW - The World Cup rookies from the tournament's smallest nation are suddenly legitimate contenders for the knockout stage.
Argentina fans remained philosophical about their team's World Cup chances despite opening with a disappointing 1-1 draw against tournament debutant Iceland on Saturday.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia - For anyone who has ever missed a penalty at any level, there was some consolation on Saturday - Lionel Messi can miss them too.
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia has proved the doubters wrong - for the moment.
Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi brushed off suggestions that his position is under threat after his team's humiliating 5-0 loss to Russia in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.
Last month Chinese e-sports club Royal Never Give Up conquered the world - and now the industry as a whole here is confident it can follow suit.
BRONNITSY, Russia - Lionel Messi's arrival in Bronnitsy, a quiet town with 20,000 residents some 50 km southeast of Moscow, has brought an unprecedented level of attention to a place most renowned for its Russian Orthodox cathedral.
France forward Antoine Griezmann has rejected a move to Barcelona in order to stay at Atletico Madrid, he said on Thursday in a remarkable documentary broadcast on Spanish television.
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