Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter say he feels "abandoned" by world football’s governing body. Speaking to German magazine Bunte, the 79-year-old Swiss said he will now focus on clearing his name. FIFA's watchdog last week banned Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini for eight years for ethics violations. Both men immediately denied any wrongdoing and said they would appeal to the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Brilliant Henry wraps up victory for New Zealand as England collapse
New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England's tail to give his side a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday.
Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup's 1,000th match
Japan delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Tunisia in the World Cup's 1,000th match to move to the brink of the knockout stages, while the North Africans were eliminated after a second successive defeat in Group F.
India recall Kohli for England ODI tour, subject to fitness
Virat Kohli will return to the Indian team for the one-day international series in England starting from July, subject to a fitness clearance, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday.
Germany's Undav may get World Cup start after rescue act against Ivory Coast
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Deniz Undav could earn his first World Cup start after the striker's late heroics rescued the four-time champions against Ivory Coast and fired them into the knockouts for the first time since 2014.
Curacao keeper Room shines in historic World Cup draw with Ecuador
Tiny Curacao battled to a 0-0 draw with Ecuador to earn the first World Cup point in the Caribbean island's history on Saturday after an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room enabled them to celebrate a landmark day.
