Watch: Steve Kerr gives one-word answer to world champion debate The Golden State Warriors head coach shared his opinion on the current 'world champion' debate. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2023
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’ South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Spain men’s national team condemn Luis Rubiales ‘unacceptable behaviour’ FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into Luis Rubiales’ conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
USMNT Transfer Grades: Pulisic, Balogun Get Top Marks for New Homes It was a summer of change for many of the U.S.’s stars. Which players found the right landing spots? Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2023
Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa R. Praggnanandhaa has achieved fame since reaching the Chess World Cup final, winning the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship, and meeting PM Modi. He is now in Kolkata for the Indian team's coaching camp for the Asian Games and will begin his campaign at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.… The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
William and Kate to travel to France for men’s Rugby World Cup The prince and princess will watch England and Wales compete – the same weekend as the start of Harry’s Invictus Games in Germany. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
South Africa unveil new jersey ahead of ODI World Cup NEW DELHI: Cricket South Africa on Monday revealed their new jersey ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to start in India on October 5. The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023
Mahmudullah still in Bangladesh's World Cup plans: BCB chief Nazmul Hassan LAHORE (Pakistan): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president confirmed on Monday that all-rounder Mahmudullah is still in the plans for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, which will start from October 5 onwards this year. The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023
Dan Biggar insists there is plenty of excitement in Wales World Cup squad Fly-half will be a key part of Wales’ plans in France. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Harry Brook is giving England selectors ‘a great headache’, claims Moeen Ali Harry Brook has averaged 49.76 for England in the past 12 months but is running out of time to secure a World Cup spot The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Moeen Ali does not rule out possible World Cup place for ‘unlucky’ Harry Brook Brook was left out of a preliminary 15-man squad for next month’s 50-over title defence after Ben Stokes returned from one-day retirement. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Player grades: How all 5 OKC Thunder players did in 2023 FIBA World Cup’s group play During the first two rounds of 2023 FIBA World Cup group play, 5 Thunder players suited up for their country. Here's how they graded out: USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2023
KL Rahul boost for Team India ahead of ODI World Cup MUMBAI: In an encouraging piece of news for Team India, ‘keeper-bat KL Rahul, who was suffering from a minor groin injury, on Monday cleared his fitness test and will join the side for the rest of the Asia Cup campaign. The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023
World Rugby defends sport’s drug-test programmes amid World Cup concern Positive tests from Rhys Webb and Elton Jantjies have raised fears doping is becoming more common but World Rugby’s chief executive rejected the idea The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 India set to announce WC squad, Prasidh, Tilak and Samson likely to miss out India's 15-member squad for the Cricket World Cup is set to be announced on Tuesday, with the team management likely to retain the core of the Asia Cup squad. Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma are set to miss out, while Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur are likely to retain their…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 ‘I made a mistake’: Owen Farrell holds hands up over England World Cup ban The England captain accepted his ban for a tackle on Wales’ Taine Basham and brushed off claims made by Danny Cipriani in new book
The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023 Mitchell Marsh may open during ICC World Cup following red-hot run in all formats NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is being considered as a potential opener for the Australian cricket team during the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. This consideration is based on Marsh's impressive form across all formats of the game this year.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Serbian player loses a kidney after getting injured at Basketball World Cup The Serbian Basketball Federation has announced that forward Borisa Simanic lost one of his kidneys as the result of an injury sustained during a World Cup game against South Sudan
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 ‘There’s definitely hope’: Wallabies seek to rediscover winning habit at Rugby World Cup With a blend of youth and experience, Australia hope to reestablish the team’s identity on a smash-and-grab mission in France
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 Rugby World Cup referees get access to police escorts in bid to protect against abuse World Rugby want top-level protection for their match officials due to online abuse and threats
The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023 'Tilak Varma over Suryakumar Yadav': Wasim Jaffer's picks for India's World Cup ODI squad NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has unveiled his ODI World Cup squad, which includes some unexpected selections. Jaffer's squad appears to draw heavily from the Asia Cup squad, but it does feature some notable omissions from the major tournament.
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 ‘Gutted’ Owen Farrell admits to red-card ‘mistake’ ahead of missing Rugby World Cup openers Owen Farrell has shouldered the blame for missing the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign through suspension.
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 England vs Argentina: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Argentina this evening.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher feeling ‘unbelievably healthy’ ahead of World Cup The 25-year-old has endured a series of injury setbacks during the past 18 months.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Owen Farrell says high tackle that led to World Cup suspension ‘a mistake’ Farrell initially had his red card downgraded to a yellow, only for World Rugby to appeal against the decision, which was upheld.