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'Mother, father & grandfather of all contests': Legends weigh in on India-Pakistan blockbuster meet-up

NEW DELHI: With no bilateral cricket between the two nations for over a decade now due to political tensions, arch-rivals India and Pakistan gear up for a rare Asia Cup contest in Pallekele.

The Times of India

Spain's men's coach asks for forgiveness for applauding Rubiales' diatribe against 'false feminists'

The coach of Spain’s men’s national soccer team has asked for forgiveness for applauding the claim by Luis Rubiales that he was the victim of a smear campaign from “false feminists” following an uproar after he kissed a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Nikola Vucevic, Montenegro gave Team USA the biggest scare of the FIBA World Cup thus far

Nikola Vucevic had a MONSTER performance in a tough loss for Montenegro.

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Sports quiz of the week: Noah Lyles, Champions League and Luton Town

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cycling, motor sport, athletics, tennis, basketball and volleyball?

The Guardian - UK

Asia Cup, IND vs PAK - Beware of Shaheen Afridi: Matthew Hayden to Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has offered advice to India's captain Rohit Sharma, urging him to approach Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution," aiming to avoid a repeat of their fate in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

The Times of India

Rankings suggest Ireland or France can land a first World Cup

The stage is set for a spectacular tournament.

The Independent UK

World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans

Steve Borthwick has work to do before the tournament in France.

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers

The 10th global tournament kicks off in France on September 8.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland plans patient approach but also surprises from Wales at World Cup

The New Zealander has an outstanding Rugby World Cup record as Wales boss.

The Independent UK

Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief

this team, ranked fifth in the world, has delivered enough under Townsend, particularly over the past year.

The Independent UK

No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell

Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 talking points including England crisis and TMO Bunker

France set to host a spectacular sporting event

The Independent UK

IND vs PAK Asia Cup: Task cut out for Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli against Pakistan's pace trio

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli won't mind reliving that magical moment against Haris Rauf, while Rohit Sharma is prepared to counter Shaheen Shah Afridi's deceptive inswingers in the much-anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan. This encounter transcends being just a World Cup dress rehearsal; it's the ultimate 'Battle Royale.'

The Times of India

Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Preparations for the upcoming World Cup hit a new low last weekend with defeat to Fiji at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

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The Hindu

Haaland wins UEFA men’s player of the year award; Aitana Bonmati bags women’s prize

Erling Haaland & Pep Guardiola win UEFA awards; Aitana Bonmati & Sarina Wiegman address Spanish football turmoil. Haaland (22) won treble with City, Bonmati (25) helped Barcelona to Champions League & Spanish league titles. Wiegman dedicated award to Spain women's team.

The Guardian - US

10 games, 11 goals: is Messi still brilliant or is MLS defending terrible?

Inter Miami are unbeaten since the Argentinian joined them in July. Does that say more about the World Cup winner or the league he now plays in?

The Guardian - US

‘They’re big, bad bullies’: New York’s bitter fight over a 34,000-seat cricket stadium

The mayor wants to build a new international home for the sport. But local players and Bronx residents aren’t happy with the plan

WEKU

The USWNT's Julie Ertz, a back to back World Cup champion, is retiring from soccer

Ertz is the only player to win two U.S. Soccer Player of the Year awards and a U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. She has won two World Cups and is a two-time Olympian.

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Evening Standard

Ollie Chessum: I feared Rugby World Cup dream was over after freak ankle injury

The lock’s foot “wasn’t where it was supposed to be” after dislocating his ankle in England training back in March

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Red Stars star Julie Ertz retires from soccer after 10-year career

Ertz, 31, had already hinted at her retirement at this summer’s World Cup after the United States fell to Sweden on penalties in the Round of 16, tearfully telling reporters it was likely her final match wearing the team crest.

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

France 24

Outcry over Spain football chief's forced kiss after World Cup win

How a scandal can steal the spotlight from a remarkable achievement. When the Spanish women won the World Cup on August 20, they would have been forgiven for thinking their names would be making headlines for weeks, months or even years. That is the case, but now because of the…

The Independent UK

England boss Sarina Wiegman: The issues around the Spanish team really hurts me

Wiegman dedicated her UEFA’s Women’s Coach of the Year award to Spain’s players.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zach Ertz had a heartfelt message for USWNT star Julie Ertz after her retirement announcement

End of an era for the USWNT.

The Independent UK

Provisional England World Cup place ‘extremely satisfying’ for Dawid Malan

The Yorkshire batter struck a half-century in the seven-wicket victory over the Black Caps in the first Vitality T20 international on Wednesday.

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