The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

'You personify passion and perseverance': PM Modi meets chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: India's teen chess sensation, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, known as "Pragg," had the privilege of meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in Delhi on Thursday, a day after receiving a hero's welcome. The young chess sensation, who recently competed against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in…

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

England creating Rugby World Cup siege mentality after catalogue of calamity

Social media sound-offs could help spark response to dire preparations as Steve Borthwick’s side fly out to France training base

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Mary Earps: Arsenal determined to sign Lionesses goalkeeper from Manchester United

England star could follow team-mate Alessia Russo from Old Trafford to the Emirates

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

South Africa’s quality pace attack will be the key in ODI World Cup: Jacques Kallis

NEW DELHI: Renowned South African cricketer Jacques Kallis holds the belief that the team's formidable pace attack will play a pivotal role in their aspirations for success in the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

The body still feels good enough – Scotland prop WP Nel has no plans to retire

The Edinburgh prop went to the 2015 and 2019 tournaments and will now be among the oldest players at the showpiece in France.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Luis Rubiales is just the latest crisis in Spanish FA’s dark history

The Spain players’ complaints about Rubiales and manager Jorge Vilda echo disturbing events under the previous regime in what is a deep-rooted problem in the Spanish Football Federation, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis on why he traveled with the Latvian National Team to the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Porzingis is actively engaged in day-to-day team activities and aims to provide insights on NBA players to help the team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2023

Luis Rubiales: these seven tactics made his speech excusing his assault on Jenni Hermoso a textbook case in silencing women

Celebrations in Spain following the national team’s win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup have been marred by the behaviour of Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso, one of the players, without her consent and made rude gestures in the stands while watching…

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams

The opponent names will become more recognizable for USA Basketball now

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool B guide

The Rugby World Cup’s closest thing to a group of death features Scotland facing a huge task pitched alongside Ireland and South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023