Neymar scored one and assisted another in the second half as Brazil defeated Mexico 2-0 here on Monday to enter the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

Former captains Rahul Dravid of India, Ricky Ponting of Australia and retired England women wicketkeeper-batter Claire Taylor were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during a glittering ceremony in Dublin.

Spain's Rafael Nadal continued to lead the men's Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles ranking released on Monday, just 50 points ahead of Switzerland's Roger Federer.

A Spain legend Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from international football here on Sunday after their shocking loss to hosts Russia in the pre-quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 (1-1) via penalty shootout here on Sunday to enter the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

Hosts Russia stunned pre-tournament favourites Spain 4-2 (1-1) via penalty shootouts here on Sunday to enter the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

The Indian hockey team lost 1-1 (1-3) to world No.1 and defending champions Australia in the final of the Champions Trophy in Breda on Sunday. Australia won the tournament a record 15th time as India had to be content with a silver medal finish.

Kylian Mbappe, the French forward, has secured a spot in the list of great young players. At 19, he is the second most expensive player ever and with such huge World Cup earnings, he is certainly in the richest category. The teenager, however, has displayed his humane sides after disclosing the intention of donating every cent he earns from the World Cup.