Gallery: Weekend In Sport
After another fantastic weekend of sport, we have taken a look back to bring you some of the highlights, with a nod to the latest updates from off the pitch…
England could only manage a disappointing draw against the USA on Friday, missing the chance to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.
Gareth Southgate’s side were second best for long periods of the match, but still remain top of the group and favourites to go through.
Raheem Sterling started the game on the left of the front-three, but failed to have a significant impact on the match. Last week, the Chelsea forward teamed up with Ian Wright and Michael Dapaah for a new Gilette Labs campaign.
On Saturday, in a game littered with errors, England were comfortably beaten by South Africa at Twickenham to end the hosts’ series of autumn internationals.
UK-based software company Sage has been prominent across this year Autumn International Series after securing a deal with Amazon Prime in November.
Cristiano Ronaldo got on the scoresheet as Portugal opened its World Cup campaign with a 3-2 victory over Ghana.
The Portuguese captain returned to the football pitch days after Manchester United terminated his contract following his controversial interview in which he criticised the owners – the Glazer family.
Last week, the United owners revealed that they are considering selling the club.
Open champion Cameron Smith starred in his home town of Brisbane to win the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship by three strokes.
In September, the PGA TOUR made its move into the world with NFTs when it announced a long-term deal with Autograph – a web3-based brand co-founded by NFL star Tom Brady.
Michael van Gerwen beat Rob Cross 11-6 to win his seventh PDC Players Championship Finals title in 10 years.
The 33-year-old Dutchman threw the 2022 tournament’s only nine-dart finish – the third in its history – and a 170 checkout in the final.
