Argentina faced the prospect of becoming the second high profile team to bow out of the World Cup as they kicked off against Sweden today.

Darren Gough is to fly home from the Ashes and will also miss England's World Cup campaign this winter.

Scotland coach Craig Brown will let his World Cup qualifying results decide his fate with the Scottish Football Association.

Frankie Dettori insists Jalil is capable of denting the lofty reputation of Curlin in Saturday’s Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba.

The Irish bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup "will compete to the final whistle" despite being ranked behind bids from South Africa and France by World Rugby's board.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano’s contract negotiations are unlikely to be resolved until after the World Cup.

"It's an exciting group for us"

Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has expressed his disappointment following remarks criticising England by FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.

Irish triathlon and duathlon athletes raced in Turkey and Australia over the weekend. 

Rugby fans in Japan and around the world bemoaning cancellations due to Typhoon Hagibis.

The Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic wanted his country's special needs side to have the chance to do what he could not - play in a World Cup this summer.

Jack McGrath does not believe Romania will be heavily disadvantaged by facing Ireland just four days after taking on France at the World Cup.

As the build-up to Saturday's World Cup final continues, our columnist Donal Lenihan is making the most of his remaining time in Japan.

Ireland booked a place in the play-offs of the T20 World Cup qualifiers with a crushing eight-wicket win over Nigeria in Abu Dhabi.

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It was 16 years ago today that Keane latched on to Niall Quinn's header and stuck it in the net past Oliver Kahn.