Mo Salah finally made his World Cup bow and scored a goal but the Egyptian could not save his country as the Pharaohs' hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of football's showpiece event were all but ended by a clinical Russia.
Kicker, a top-100 player, was kicked out of the French Open last month after an anti-corruption hearing officer ruled that he arranged the results of two matches in 2015.
Russia can clinch a spot in the next round with a win, while Egypt desperately needs at least a point to avoid an early exit. Stay here for live scoring, updates and analysis from Russia.
For a long time we've assumed Roger Federer is the greatest player of his generation -- perhaps all time -- but Rafael Nadal's 11th French Open reboots the conversation.
It was a match which had plenty of talking points -- a first red card of the World Cup, a penalty, a clever freekick and a historic first win for Japan over Colombia as the Blue Samurai beat the South American team 2-1 in their opening World Cup match.
Those who go against the grain, who push for change, who question the status quo are not the sort who are universally cherished. Making a difference can be a struggle. It can divide, it can offend, it can cast you aside.
A new coach, a new mind-set and a new generation of players have England’s team entering the World Cup with excitement, rather than dread, for a change.
Nimmo came through after ruminating about a scene from the “Major League II” baseball comedy — not your normal way to get motivated, but these are the Mets.
As Uruguay fans whipped up a fervent atmosphere on the eve of their team's World Cup game against Saudi Arabia, supporters expressed their gratitude toward coach Oscar Tabarez whilst admitting their concern over the form of Luis Suarez.
