Football

Soccer-Sweden's World Cup dreams all but over after Kosovo defeat

(Reuters) -Sweden's World Cup hopes were dealt a crushing blow as they suffered a 1-0 home loss to Kosovo on Monday that all but ends their chances of reaching the finals, with a third qualifying defeat piling more pressure on coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Football

Soccer-Belgium come from behind to beat Wales

CARDIFF (Reuters) -Kevin De Bruyne tucked away two penalties as Belgium came back after conceding an early goal to beat Wales 4-2 away in their World Cup qualifier on Monday, moving them closer to a place at next year's finals.

Football

Soccer-France held 2-2 by Iceland, face crunch match against Ukraine

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) -France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended when they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland in Group D on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Kane fit for England's game in Latvia where World Cup qualification awaits

RIGA (Reuters) -England captain Harry Kane is fit and ready to lead his side against Latvia, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday, ahead of a game where his team can seal World Cup qualification.

Football

Soccer-Woltemade's first Germany goal enough to earn 1-0 win in Northern Ireland

BELFAST (Reuters) -Nick Woltemade's first international goal was enough to earn Germany a 1-0 win against a brave Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday, and keep his side top of their World Cup qualifying group.

Football

Soccer-UEFA unveils multi-market tender for 2027–2031 club competition rights

PARIS (Reuters) -UEFA and its joint venture UC3 on Monday launched the tender process for broadcast and commercial rights to European club competitions for the 2027–2031 cycle, introducing a series of industry firsts including a global "first pick" package for the Champions League.

Football

Soccer-Former England captain Bright retires from internationals

(Reuters) -Former England women's captain Millie Bright has retired from international football, the 32-year-old Chelsea defender said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday.

Cricket

Cricket-Campbell's chaos-and-class show fuels Windies fightback v India

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -A freak dismissal, a maiden test hundred, and a rueful shake of the head after a miscalculation - West Indies opener John Campbell went through a whole range of emotions in the space of two innings in the ongoing second test against India.

Cricket

Cricket-De Zorzi unbeaten as South Africa struggle with spin against Pakistan

LAHORE (Reuters) -South Africa's Tony de Zorzi scored an unbeaten 81 to take South Africa to 216-6 at stumps against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test on Monday, trailing by 162 runs.

Football

Soccer-Neymar must regain full fitness for Brazil recall, says Ancelotti

TOKYO (Reuters) -Neymar remains in Brazil's plans but the forward needs to be fully fit to earn a recall to the squad as he looks to reignite his international career ahead of next year's World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Saudi coach Renard labels Iraq game most important of his career

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Herve Renard has called Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualifying clash with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday the most important game of his coaching career as they stand on the cusp of a place at next year's finals.

Football

Italy's Lazio denies talk of sale negotiations with Qatari funds

MILAN (Reuters) -Lazio and its majority shareholder on Monday denied online speculation that the Italian Serie A soccer club may be on sale, reacting to social media and online reports about negotiations with Qatari investors.

Cricket

Cricket-India need 121 runs to beat West Indies and sweep series

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India need 121 runs to beat West Indies in the final test and complete a 2-0 series sweep at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Watkins ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia

(Reuters) -Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury, the FA said on Monday.

Squash

Duncan Lee falls short in Japan Open final

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Duncan Lee fell short of capturing the Japan Open title on Monday (Oct 13).

Badminton

Three titles, six finals and the fire still burns for Aaron-Wooi Yik

PETALING JAYA: Three titles and six finals in seven months - the year could hardly be better for former world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik.

Badminton

New No. 1 Jun Hao learning to thrive under spotlight, says coach

PETALING JAYA: Carrying the tag of Malaysia's No. 1 men's singles player comes with pressure and constant scrutiny but Leong Jun Hao is learning to handle it better with each tournament.

Wrestling

Wrestling-Japan's double Olympic champion Kinjo announces retirement

(Reuters) -Japan's Risako Kinjo said her wrestling career had given her a sense of fulfilment after the double Olympic gold medallist announced her retirement at the age of 30 on Sunday.

Cricket

Cricket-India close on victory after Campbell and Hope lift Windies

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India closed in on a comprehensive victory, and a 2-0 series sweep, in the final test against West Indies on Monday but it was far from a cakewalk as the touring side offered spirited resistance thanks to hundreds by John Campbell and Shai Hope.