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Hales storm, dazzling Kohli, upsets aplenty: top T20 World Cup moments

England beat Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to win the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday and round off four weeks of high-octane action in Australia.

Ben Stokes: T20 World Cup redemption for England star

Ben Stokes started the T20 World Cup with his place in the England team questioned but he held his nerve in a pulsating final in Melbourne on Sunday to lead the side to glory.

Samoa soar into League Cup final with help of 'heritage players'

Samoa's historic march to the final of the Rugby League World Cup final has solid foundations in a star-studded squad of hardened NRL and State of Origin regulars who have opted to play for their country of heritage rather than representing the likes of Australia and New Zealand.

Dzeko double at Atalanta puts Inter into top four

Edin Dzeko fired Inter Milan into the top four of Serie A on Sunday with a brace in Sunday's 3-2 win at Atalanta.

Buttler lauds Stokes as 'one of the greats' as England win T20 World Cup

England skipper Jos Buttler hailed Ben Stokes as "a true match-winner" Sunday after the allrounder's unbeaten 52 helped steer them past Pakistan to win the Twenty20 World Cup.

Fans, trophy and teams arrive in Qatar for World Cup countdown

One week from kickoff, the World Cup trophy returned to Qatar on Sunday, teams and fans started arriving and safety barriers went up across Doha ahead of one of the most controversial football tournaments ever.

Stokes, Curran star as England win T20 World Cup

Ben Stokes and Sam Curran starred as England edged Pakistan by five wickets to win the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday and become the sport's first dual white-ball champions, holding both the 50 and 20-over titles.

Dortmund 'can't afford a financial fight for Bellingham': CEO

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said his side was powerless to compete with Europe’s elite for teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Marseille pre-Rugby World Cup experience 'great' despite loss for Willemse's Boks

South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse said it was "great" to experience a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year's Rugby World Cup despite the 30-26 loss to France.

Curran stars as Pakistan set England 138 to win T20 World Cup

Sam Curran bagged three wickets for just 12 runs as England held Pakistan to 137-8 in the Twenty20 World Cup final at a heaving Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

'Too early' to call France as Rugby World Cup favourites says Ramos

France full-back Thomas Ramos said it was "too early" to claim his side were favourites for next year's Rugby World Cup after Saturday’s win over holders South Africa in Marseille.

Neuville wins season-ending Rally Japan after Evans blow-out

Belgium's Thierry Neuville won the season-ending Rally Japan on Sunday after a puncture ended nearest rival Elfyn Evans's challenge, while world champion Kalle Rovanpera finished 12th.

Durant fuels Nets win without Irving, Tatum leads Celtics past Pistons

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets clamped down defensively in a 110-95 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, their fourth win in the five games since Kyrie Irving was suspended.

Durant fuels Nets in win over Clippers

Kevin Durant carried load again on Saturday as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-95 on Saturday for their fourth NBA victory in the five games since Kyrie Irving was suspended.

Finau leads by four at windy Houston Open

Tony Finau steered a steady course at the blustery Houston Open Saturday, firing a two-under par 68 to maintain a four-shot lead heading into the final round.

Nienaber's Boks have 'work to do' before Rugby World Cup after France loss

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday his side "have work to do" to challenge hosts France at next year's Rugby World Cup after losing 30-26 to Les Bleus in Marseille.

American Corpuz leads at LPGA's Pelican Championship

American Allisen Corpuz held a one shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of the Pelican Women's Championship at Belleair, Florida, after shooting a 5-under round of 65.

American Nakashima wins Next Gen ATP Finals

American Brandon Nakashima beat Czech Jiri Lehecka to lift the Next Gen ATP Finals tennis trophy in Milan on Saturday.

Arteta hopes maturing Arsenal not thrown off course by World Cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping a six-week hiatus to the Premier League season does not come at the wrong time for his side after the Gunners moved five points clear at the top on Saturday.

Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

Australia to face Switzerland in Billie Jean King Cup final

Australia captain Alicia Monk said a first Billie Jean King Cup since 1974 is "for the taking" after seeing off hosts Great Britain in a nail-biting finish to reach Sunday's final against Switzerland.

Russell sprint win sets up Mercedes v Red Bull showdown at Interlagos

A delighted George Russell won Saturday’s breathless sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix to register his first Formula One race win and set up a thrilling Mercedes v Red Bull showdown in Sunday’s full distance contest.

Matsuyama withdraws from Houston Open with neck injury

Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday with a neck injury, just the latest injury setback for the Japanese star.

Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford

Arsenal head into the World Cup break five points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday as Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford.

Le Cleac'h sets sail again but bad weather hits Route du Rhum

Record-breaking French skipper Armel Le Cleac'h took to sea again in his repaired boat on Saturday even though his hopes of adding the Route du Rhum to his Vendee Globe triumph appeared in tatters.

Nagelsmann lauds 'snake legs' Musiala ahead of World Cup tilt

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has lauded forward Jamal Musiala's development, saying the teenager can be "even better" for Germany at the World Cup in Qatar.

Russell notches up first F1 win as Mercedes boss Brazilian GP sprint

Mercedes’ George Russell claimed the first victory of his Formula One career on Saturday when he won a closely-contested sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Maestro Musiala guides Bayern six points clear with win at Schalke

Bayern Munich's teenage forward Jamal Musiala laid on two assists to help his side extend their lead atop the table to six points in a 2-0 win away at Schalke on Saturday.

Jones vows England will 'go after' All Blacks

England coach Eddie Jones insisted defeating New Zealand was far from a "mission impossible" as he promised his side would "go after" the All Blacks following a 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

Williams guides Wales past Pumas

Wales beat Argentina 20-13 in the Autumn Nations Series in Cardiff on Saturday as Tomos Williams scored a late try.

Jones tells England beating All Blacks no 'mission impossible'