As the World Cup in Russia draws ever-closer fans are beginning to drool at the prospect of the month-long football feast that lays before them. Besides the blatantly obvious players to keep an eye on, there are a handful of lesser known superstars hoping to guide their underdog teams to unlikely glory.

Reigning and four-time World Cup champions Germany face a tricky challenge from Mexico, Sweden and South Korea in Group F at Russia 2018, but Joachim Low’s side will still be expected to advance emphatically into the last 16.

The NBA is full of young stars looking to become the game’s next great player. We take a look at three of the most exciting prospects of the 2017/18 season.

As they finalise their 2018 FIFA World Cup preparations, Portugal will hope to beat Algeria in an international friendly on Thursday at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Belgium will welcome Egypt in their preparatory friendly for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at the Stade Roi Baudouin.
 

The 2018 French Open is underway and we have five of the most interesting facts about this iconic tournament. 

Brazil will square off with Croatia in an international friendly match at the Anfield Stadium in England on Sunday.
 

Trading for players in sports is a multimillion dollar industry that can drastically change how a team performs. In sporting history there have been many great trades, there have, however, also been terrible trades...

Rugby Africa has launched the 2018 Rugby Africa Bronze Cup. The event is set to bring together countries competing to get into the Rugby Africa Silver Cup next year.

Chelsea are looking for their second win in a row when they host Huddersfield in an English Premier League tie on Wednesday, 09 May at Stamford Bridge.