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Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag

South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the…

The Hindu

Only aspect missing is...: Yuvraj Singh weighs in on Team India World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes that the Indian squad is packed with quality players but pointed out that either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have been in the team's line-up for the upcoming marquee tournament in India.

The Times of India

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Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter

He is preparing to make his first appearance at a World Cup ahead of his start in Saturday’s must-win match against Romania in Lille on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Jack Willis is ready to show England why he’s been a French revelation

Flanker has been terrific at Toulouse and is eager to make a World Cup starting spot his own when he lines up against Chile

The Guardian - UK

Portugal prove that gallant defeat is preferable to England’s robotic rugby

Minnows have played with passion and skill to light up a World Cup in which Steve Borthwick’s side have shown little flair

The Guardian - UK

Louis Rees-Zammit sets Wales on way to Rugby World Cup win against Portugal

Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau also scored tries in Wales’s 28-8 bonus-point victory against Portugal in a World Cup Pool C match

The Guardian - UK

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New Zealand vs Namibia: Soul-searching All Blacks bid to bounce back in Rugby World Cup mismatch

Ian Foster’s side need to up their game after a record loss to South Africa was followed by their maiden pool-stage defeat at a World Cup

Evening Standard

The rise and fall of Luis Rubiales: from Spanish football president to pariah

It all started and finished with a World Cup as the elation of Spain’s success exposed Luis Rubiales and the fighter could not keep fighting

The Guardian - UK

Joel Embiid Is Exactly What Team USA Needs

After Sunday's FIBA World Cup loss to Canada, Steve Kerr & Co. should make it a priority to get the reigning MVP in a new red, white and blue uniform.

Sports Illustrated

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

France 24

Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

The Independent UK

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s over’: Spain takes stand after Luis Rubiales saga spoils World Cup win

The Spanish FA president’s departure is a matter of time after an extraordinary week which changed the entire nation

The Guardian - UK

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USA tame New Zealand to open Fiba World Cup as Canada rout France

Paolo Banchero scored 21 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the US shook off a slow start to beat New Zealand 99-72 on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Fiba World Cup predictions: Can anyone take down the Americans?

The Fiba World Cup tips off on Friday in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. Who will surprise? And can anyone stop Team USA? Our writers weigh in

The Independent UK

How not to win a World Cup: Spain, Jorge Vilda and the story of a complicated victory

While Spain displayed their talent on the pitch to defeat England in the World Cup final, questions around their controversial head coach continue to overshadow an unprecedented triumph

The Independent UK

The vital lesson England must take to ‘continue breaking barriers’ despite World Cup final defeat

The Lionesses’ defeat should not detract from their success in reaching a World Cup final, with future generations now likely to believe glory on the biggest stage is achievable

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas’ loss to Sweden falls short in a World Cup that surpassed expectations

It is possible to revel in a fourth-place finish and still push for an even better future by asking difficult questions

The Guardian - UK

England women on the verge of historic glory: a World Cup final bluffer’s guide

Pinch yourself: an England football team have not only reached a first World Cup final since 1966, but are favourites to win

The Hindu

Tilak Varma — a silver lining in World Cup squad uncertainty

Tilak Varma — a silver lining in World Cup squad uncertainty. Not for the first time, the Indian team management has yet to identify a settled squad as a World Cup fast approaches. When the team was announced for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, there was a surprise in store…

The Guardian - UK

Bring the noise – Bright says England are ready to face raucous Australia fans

Millie Bright has said it is in the Lionesses’ DNA “to fight and be competitive” as the team prepare for a World Cup semi-final showdown with co-hosts Australia

The Times of India

Watch: I want to win the World Cup for India, says Tilak Varma

NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma did not expect to make his India debut so early in his career, but now that he has, he hopes to achieve his next goal: win a World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at World Cup

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina made history on Sunday by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup during their 1-0 win over South Korea

The Guardian - UK

Jack van Poortvliet: ‘There are things I can learn from Youngs and Care’

Scrum-half grew up watching England’s Ben Youngs and Danny Care – now he goes up against them for a World Cup starting spot

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