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Kenya legend calls time on 23-year career
Kenya all-rounder Collins Obuya, who played a starring role in their dream ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2003 campaign, has retired.
Mario Zagallo, Brazilian football legend, dies at 92
Mario Zagallo, who won four football World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.
Brazil sack Diniz as coach
Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele
In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.
Resurgent Australia stand between India and 3rd title
India and Australia have faced off in some of the most engaging contests in recent times and a new chapter to their rivalry will be added when they contest 50-over cricket’s ultimate glory in Sunday’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
Kohli, Shami guide India to cusp of glory
India’s Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match yesterday to march into the World Cup final.
‘Pitch switch’ controversy at Wankhede
The World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday was being played on a used pitch, sparking concerns the tournament hosts had tried to manipulate conditions in their favour.
Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred
He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and I proved Barcelona doubters wrong: Neymar
Neymar believes Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and himself were always going to be a success for Barcelona.
Wales qualify for Euro 2016
Wales reach their first major tournament finals in 57 years in bizarre circumstances as they qualify for Euro 2016 despite defeat in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Argentina 0-2 Ecuador: Martino's men crumble without Messi & Aguero
Argentina were below-par all evening and finally slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, as the absences of Messi and Aguero were felt keenly up-front.
Memoirs of an international fast bowler: The Taskin Ahmed story
In an exclusive, candid chat, Bangladesh fast bowling sensation Taskin Ahmed opens up on his journey into the cricketing world so far.
Messi's absence no excuse for Argentina - Mascherano
Javier Mascherano has called upon his Argentina team-mates to pull together and move forward in the absence of Lionel Messi.
Hong Kong fined by Fifa for fans booing Chinese anthem
The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.
Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015
Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.
Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.
Brad Haddin: Australia wicketkeeper retires from Tests
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has retired from Test cricket.
Luis Suarez: We all know Lionel Messi is Barcelona's best player
Luis Suarez believes Barcelona's formidable attacking trio works so well because there is no "jealousy" between himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar.