Australia have lost their last two against the Azzurri and if they fall again, the departing coach’s win-loss record will fall below 36%The bell has rung on final drinks at the last chance saloon and the Wallabies need to shout Joe Schmidt something powerful in this week’s must-win Test against Italy in Perth before their battle-weary boss exits as coach …

NICKY MULHOLLAND: The World Cup semi-finals delivered two dramatic encounters as Spain, France, Argentina, and England fought for a place in the final. 

In what would be a sensational transfer, L'Equipe reported Olise, 24, has told his French team-mates at the World Cup that he wants to sign for the Spanish giants.

Celtic are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs in the transfer market and deal with agents, according to minutes of a meeting between board members and supporters.

England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.

Forward’s future in flux after Barcelona declined to turn loan move permanent

England fell to a 2-1 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.

In-form Wakefield moved second in the Betfred Super League as they battled to a 26-12 win over Bradford at Odsal.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Joe Root bails England out of trouble. Sound familiar?

Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious Bradford Bulls.

Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty.

Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.

England chased down India’s 233 in Cardiff to win by four wickets with 35 balls to spare

Batson says US federation will ‘take a break’Pochettino’s future remains unresolvedSporting director role unfilled after Crocker exitThe US men’s national team leaves the World Cup with some considerable gaps in their organizational chart. Mauricio Pochettino’s future is undetermined as his contract – funded in part by billionaire donors – ends …

Bradford 12-26 WakefieldVisitors run riot in second half to leapfrog WiganTwo years ago this week, Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls met at Odsal Stadium in a Championship encounter. Two clubs with rich histories and strong aspirations to not only return to Super League but do so with a bang.Trinity were winners that day, just as they were here, and their …

American responds to six-time major winner’s jibeSurprise name at top of leaderboardFrom no clue and no strategy to no explanation. Who or what is eating Bryson DeChambeau? Maybe the coming days will reveal all. Then again …A fine and widely unexpected start to the 154th Open Championship was not sufficient to alter DeChambeau’s uncommunicative …