World Cup: Argentina on verge of exit, France through after beating Peru
Total Sports News rounds up the day’s action at the World Cup as a disappointing Argentina side fall to Croatia and France qualify for the second round.
Author: Jonathan McIntosh
World Cup: Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to progress, Spain scrape past Iran
Total Sports News rounds up the day’s action at the World Cup as Uruguay book their place in the knockout round and Spain and Portugal stutter to wins in Group B.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to win over Morocco
Portugal gain a crucial win in World Cup Group B despite not being at their best against Morocco.
Russia beat Egypt to take huge step towards second round
Russia are on the verge of qualifying from Group A at the World Cup after a convincing victory over Egypt.
Andy Murray loses to Nick Kyrgios on injury return
Andy Murray performs well in his first match back from long-term injury but eventually falls to Nick Kyrgios at Queen’s Club.
Poland errors hand Senegal victory in Group H
A Thiago Coniek own goal and an Mbaye Niang goal gives Senegal a win over Poland in their opening World Cup match.
Japan win after horror start for 10-man Colombia
An early red card proves crucial as Japan defeat Colombia in their World Cup Group H opener.
Hampshire to play Kent in One-Day Cup final after beating Yorkshire
Hampshire beat Yorkshire by 107 runs to set up a One-Day Cup final encounter against Kent.
England need late Harry Kane winner to see off Tunisia
Harry Kane scores the winner in the 91st minute as England defeat Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup.
British teenager Jay Clarke loses to Sam Querrey at Queen’s
British youngster Jay Clarke loses to world number 13 Sam Querrey on his ATP Tour debut at Queen’s.
Mertens, Lukaku lead Belgium to victory over Panama
Dries Mertens opener and Romelu Lukaku’s brace sees Belgium ease to victory over World Cup newcomers Panama.
Katie Boulter knocked out in Nature Valley Classic first round
Katie Boulter is knocked out of the Nature Valley Classic by world number 18 Naomi Osaka.
Cameron Norrie knocked out at Queens by Stan Wawrinka
Stan Wawrinka eases past British number two Cameron Norrie to book his place in the second round of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queens.
Andreas Granqvist spot-kick gives Sweden win over South Korea
VAR is put into action once again to award Sweden a penalty in their 1-0 win over South Korea in World Cup Group G.
Steven Zuber goal sees Switzerland earn a draw against Brazil
Switzerland gain a point from their opening World Cup Group E game against Brazil as Steven Zuber cancels out Philippe Coutinho’s world-class opener.
Johanna Konta loses to Ashleigh Barty in Nature Valley Open final
Johanna Konta falls at the final hurdle as Australia’s Ashleigh Barty wins the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham.
Hirving Lozano scores winner as Mexico shock Germany in Group F opener
Mexico stun Germany to win their opening game of the World Cup after a thrilling encounter in Moscow.
Castleford Tigers slip up against Super League strugglers Hull KR
Hull KR come from behind to gain a point against Castleford Tigers in the Super League.
Warrington Wolves stave off comeback to beat Wakefield Trinity
Warrington come close to letting a convincing lead slip during their narrow Super League win over Wakefield Trinity.
Dan Evans loses to Alex De Minaur in Nottingham Open final
Dan Evans loses in the Nature Valley Open final to Australian youngster Alex De Minaur in straight sets.
Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick gives Serbia win over Costa Rica
Serbia defeat Costa Rica by a single goal in their opening game of the World Cup after Aleksander Kolarov’s superb free-kick.
Croatia top Group D with win over Nigeria
An own goal and a Luka Modric penalty earns Croatia three points in their World Cup Group D match against Nigeria.
Johanna Konta through to Nottingham Open final after beating Donna Vekic
Johanna Konta continues her fine form with a win against Donna Vekic in the Nottingham Open semi-final.
England beat Australia by 38 runs in second ODI
England go 2-0 up in their One-Day International series against Australia with a 38-run win in Cardiff.
Wigan Warriors end winless run by beating Hull FC
Liam Marshall’s late try give Wigan Warriors their first win in four games against Hull FC in the Super League.
Denmark win World Cup opener after Peru miss penalty
Yussuf Poulsen scores the only goal of the game to give Denmark the victory over Peru after Christian Cueva’s missed penalty.
South Africa condemn England to fifth defeat in a row
South Africa outclass a sorry England side who fall to their fifth successive defeat.
Dominic Inglot, Franco Skugor win Libema Open doubles
Dominic Inglot and Franco Skugor win the Libema Open by beating Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus in straight sets.
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn point
Iceland gain a well-earned point against Argentina in their first ever World Cup match after Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot.
Ireland win thriller against Australia to level series
Ireland beat Australia 26-21 to force a decider in Sydney next weekend in their rugby union test series.