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In-form Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand

In-form Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand

In-form England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand with a knee injury.

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Bitter communion: Cuban priests ordered to ration mass wafers

Bitter communion: Cuban priests ordered to ration mass wafers

To the never-ending list of scarcities in Cuba comes a new addition: communion for the Catholic faithful.

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Koepka withdraws from Canadian Open sparking US Open concerns

Koepka withdraws from Canadian Open sparking US Open concerns

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka withdraw before the final round of the PGA Tour Canadian Open with a hand injury on Sunday, less than a week before he is due to tee off in the US Open.

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Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday.

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Yato double keeps Perpignan in Top 14

Yato double keeps Perpignan in Top 14

Experienced Fiji lock Peceli Yato scored two tries as Perpignan maintained their French Top 14 status on Sunday with a 47-24 win at second-tier promotion hopefuls Provence in their end-of-season play-off.

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Spurs defender Porro signs new contract

Spurs defender Porro signs new contract

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro ended speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the Premier League club on Sunday.

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World Cup history beckons for ageless Messi

World Cup history beckons for ageless Messi

Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

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India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup

India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup

India made the perfect start to their women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win against arch rivals Pakistan on Sunday.

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In crisis-hit Cuba, World Cup offers brief respite

In crisis-hit Cuba, World Cup offers brief respite

"You need to be happy," reads graffiti spray-painted on a ruined building swamped in trash in Cuba's capital Havana.

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Antonelli left 'empty' after Barcelona Grand Prix retirement

Antonelli left 'empty' after Barcelona Grand Prix retirement

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left feeling empty after his Mercedes gave up the ghost in the final stages of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, forcing him to retire from second.

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