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Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball, Mbappe young player 15 Jul 2018 - 09:37 pm
France's forward Kylian Mbappe (R) poses with the FIFA Young Player award beside Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric holding the adidas Golden Ball prize during the trophy ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France a
England's Harry Kane wins World Cup Golden Boot 15 Jul 2018 - 09:21 pm
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Party begins as delirious French revel in World Cup victory 15 Jul 2018 - 09:18 pm
Cheers rang out throughout the country for each of four goals in the final as
Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final 15 Jul 2018 - 09:02 pm
Member of security runs after strikers on the football pitch during the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. AFP / Alexander Nemenov
Pride and tears for Croatians after World Cup final loss 15 Jul 2018 - 08:56 pm
Croatia players receive their runners up medals from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of France Emmanuel Macron and President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic during the medals presentation. Reuters/Maxim S
France overpower Croatia 4-2 to win World Cup 15 Jul 2018 - 07:58 pm
France substitutes run onto the pitch as they celebrate winning the World Cup. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov
Croatia gripped by anticipation ahead of final with France 15 Jul 2018 - 12:11 pm
Croatia's national football team players attend training session ahead of the World Cup 2018 final match against France, in Moscow, Russia on July 14, 2018. ( ?ebnem Co?kun - Anadolu Agency )
Wave of optimism sweeps France as World Cup unites the nation 15 Jul 2018 - 11:59 am
A fan poses for a photo in front of 2018 FIFA World Cup museum's wall ahead of the final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 14, 2018. ( ?ebnem Co?kun - Anadolu Agency )
Mixed feelings for Belgium as they are feted by fans 15 Jul 2018 - 10:46 am
Belgium's Eden Hazard celebrates with a medal after the match, July 14, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
A youthful France faces veteran-laden Croatia for World Cup 14 Jul 2018 - 10:16 pm
France and Croatia fans play a friendly match at the Red Square in Moscow on July 14, 2018 on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia. (AFP / Jewel SAMAD)
Belgium beat England to secure third place finish 14 Jul 2018 - 06:26 pm
Belgium's Eden Hazard scores their second goal past England's Jordan Pickford. (REUTERS/Michael Dalder)
Griezmann happy if France win World Cup 'ugly' 14 Jul 2018 - 01:33 pm
France's forward Antoine Griezmann holds a press conference in Istra on July 13, 2018, two days before the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE
Maurizio Sarri appointed Chelsea's new manager 14 Jul 2018 - 11:43 am
File photo of Maurizio Sarri, November 5, 2015. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Antonio Conte's Chelsea exit : Question not 'where did it all go wrong?' but 'why did it take so long?' 14 Jul 2018 - 12:30 am
Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 5, 2017. AFP / Glyn Kirk
Masterful Luka Modric oils the Croatia machine 14 Jul 2018 - 12:30 am
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Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup title 14 Jul 2018 - 12:30 am
French midfielder N’Golo Kante (front), Kylian Mbappe (centre) and Paul Pogba warm up at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg in this file photo.
How Deschamps's pragmatic approach took France to final 14 Jul 2018 - 12:29 am
France's head coach Didier Deschamps looks on during a training session at the Glebovets stadium in Istra, some 70 km west of Moscow on July 12, 2018, ahead of their Russia 2018 World Cup final football match against Croatia. / AFP / Franck Fife
Griezmann paints picture of relaxed atmosphere in French camp 13 Jul 2018 - 11:24 pm
France's forward Antoine Griezmann (R) vies with France's defender Lucas Hernandez during a training session at the Glebovets stadium in Istra, some 70 km west of Moscow on July 12, 2018, ahead of their Russia 2018 World Cup final football match against C

Formula One

File photo Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen's car is moved following his crash during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Cricket

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad celebrates taking the wicket England's Joe Root on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz poses with fans after victory against Australia on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) 'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
A general view shows covered ground as rain delays the start of play on second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test

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