The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

IPL auction was not on my mind, was just trying to score a run after two ducks: Rilee Rossouw

INDORE: Finding form is only a matter of time as long as one remains confident about their abilities, said South Africa batter Rilee Rossouw after smashing a memorable hundred against India following two zeroes in the first two T20s.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2022

Women's players unsure of pay for RLWC

Australia's women are yet to learn what they will be paid to play in the Rugby League World Cup, despite entering their final weeks of preparation for the tour.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

Storm's Munster still torn on NRL future

Cameron Munster planned to have his NRL future sorted before the Rugby League World Cup, but that now won't happen with the star five-eighth still undecided.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's absence is big loss, will miss him: Rahul Dravid

INDORE: India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday admitted that Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back injury will be a "big loss" for the team but said it opens up an opportunity for some other player to stand up and perform.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2022

T20 World Cup: Will take a call on Bumrah's replacement after looking at Shami's recovery, says Rahul Dravid

INDORE: Going by India head coach Rahul Dravid's word on Tuesday night, it's clear that he and the selectors are keen on replacing ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out from the T20 World Cup due to a back injury, with Mohammed Shami for the mega tournament, provided…

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2022

Soccer-Denmark will travel to Qatar without families in human rights protest - report

Denmark's players will travel to the 2022 World Cup without their families, local media reported on Tuesday, as the Danish FA (DBU) wants to minimise activity in Qatar as a protest against the country's human rights record.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Michelle Kaufman: Athletes are human beings. Remember that before you boo, spew venom from a distance.

One of the wonderful things about being a sportswriter for 35 years has been getting to see the human side of our sports heroes.

Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022

World Cup looms over ALM season start

The A-League Men season will start against the backdrop of the World Cup build up as players attempt to seal Socceroos berths and the league seeks momentum.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Kyah Simon becomes latest Matilda to suffer torn ACL as South Africa, Denmark friendlies loom

Matildas striker Kyah Simon says she "feared the worst" when she went down in a collision against Reading. With scans confirming those fears, she is now in a race against time to recover before July's World Cup.

ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

Erik ten Hag given new Man Utd selection headache with "I want to start" demand

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been told by Facundo Pellistri that he wants to be involved in the coming weeks, with his hopes of making the World Cup in the balance

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022