England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain
Uruguay's defeat to Spain and Cape Verde's draw with Saudi Arabia eliminated Uruguay from World Cup qualification. England advanced to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams with a superior points record, and will face Panama on Saturday.
Read full story →Sources: Browns' Ward again NFL's top-paid DB
Denzel Ward signed a two-year, $62.2 million contract with the Cleveland Browns that includes $52.3 million guaranteed. Ward, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, became the NFL's highest-paid defensive back with this agreement.
Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next | Paul MacInnes
Fifa is planning to sell commercial rights to its competitions and allow private investors to stake money in tournaments like the World Cup. President Gianni Infantino describes the initiative as democratizing football worldwide while facing criticism from Uefa over the commercial sales.
Geneva lands world chess title match as Gukesh and Sindarov set to make history
Geneva will host the 2024 world chess championship match between reigning champion Gukesh and challenger Sindarov from November 25 to December 15. Both players are 20 years old, making this the youngest world championship encounter since 1886, contested in a best-of-14-games format.