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• World Cup 2022: What will top teams look like in Qatar?

  The 2018 World Cup has only just ended, but it won't be long until national teams begin preparing for 2022. How will the top teams look in Qatar?

• France beware, sympathy for Neymar, importance of VAR

  With the World Cup over, here's a look at what we've learned from the tournament - which includes a warning for the winners and sympathy for Neymar.

• Root's trust in his game results in timely Test boost

  After scoring his first hundreds of the summer, England's Test captain can approach the challenge of India with faith in his game restored

• Rashid's dip-and-rise bittersweet for Yorkshire

  Decision to quit red-ball cricket has paid off so far in white-ball returns, even if Rashid's home county sees less of him than they'd like

• Morgan, Root trump spin in England’s series win

  Root makes 100 not out in unbroken third-wicket stand of 186 with Morgan; Rashid stars with three-for

• In pictures: Nelson Mandela's love of sport

  South African icon Nelson Mandela, who was born 100 years ago today, was well known for his love of boxing, but he was a fan of anything that brought sports fans together.

• 'Alien' Mbappe deserves Ballon d'Or - Varane

  Raphael Varane believes that fellow World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe is an "alien" who could win the Ballon d'Or.

• Official: Kawhi to Toronto, DeRozan to Spurs

  The Toronto Raptors have acquired forward Kawhi Leonard in a larger trade package that sends guard DeMar DeRozan and a first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs.