Kylian Mbappe's critics might say he has not always been a true team player but the France superstar is revelling in his role as captain at this World Cup, as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title.

Former Australia Test cricketer Stuart MacGill lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence over a cocaine deal.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to outlast Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that ranked as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.

West Indies completed their first home Test series triumph for four years when the second and final match against Sri Lanka petered out into a tame, rain-affected draw on the last day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.