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London champs Kiptum, Hassan eye wins at Chicago Marathon
London Marathon winner Kelvin Kiptum, with the second-fastest time in marathon history, could challenge the world record in Sunday's Chicago Marathon while Ruth Chepngetich seeks a record third consecutive women's title.
Spalletti recalls Kean to face Malta and England
Juventus striker Moise Kean was on Friday recalled to the Italy squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and England, as coach Luciano Spalletti reshuffled his attack.
The remarkable rise of Pakistan match-winner Shakeel
Saud Shakeel was nowhere near World Cup selection three months ago but a thrilling half-century in Friday's win over the Netherlands underlined his remarkable and rapid rise up the cricketing ladder.
Minnesota United fire English manager Heath
English manager Adrian Heath has been fired as head coach of Major League Soccer's Minnesota United, ending his seven year spell, the club said on Friday.
Fitzpatrick takes halfway lead at Alfred Dunhill Links
Matthew Fitzpatrick seized a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland on Friday, just five days after winning the Ryder Cup with Europe in Rome.
Bayern Munich rule out Boateng return
Bayern Munich will not bring back former defender Jerome Boateng, the club announced on Friday.
Fearless Scots ready to confront formidable Irish challenge
Scotland may have lost their last eight Tests against Ireland but "history doesn't scare" them, second row forward Grant Gilchrist said on the eve of their Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
Tongan coach Kefu slams 'ridiculous' World Rugby waiting period
Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu said on Friday the waiting period for a player to feature for two different countries is "ridiculous".
Pakistan overcome Netherlands and de Leede to win World Cup opener
Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win against the Netherlands on Friday, overcoming an impressive performance from Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede.
Japan defy crowd to beat North Korea for Asian Games football gold
Japan were booed but kept their cool in an "interesting" atmosphere to beat North Korea 4-1 and retain their Asian Games women's football crown on Friday.
Sri Lanka slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says coach
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was Friday backed by coach Chris Silverwood to be the "X Factor" at the World Cup.
Three years of prep in Japan's 'big game of footy' against Argentina - Joseph
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said three years of preparation had gone into his team's World Cup Pool D decider against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.
Jones uninterested in vital Australia performance director role
Australian rugby needs a high performance director, according to head coach Eddie Jones, but the 63-year-old on Friday ruled himself out as a potential solution to the problem.
Chelsea boss Pochettino calls for VAR to be simplified
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has called for the VAR system to be simplified, saying he "trusts the car but the driver is the problem" following the costly Liverpool goal blunder.
Verstappen tops Qatar GP practice in windy and hot conditions
Runaway series leader Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull in Friday's opening and sole practice session at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, endorsing the probability that he will clinch his third consecutive title.
Community Shield win gives Arsenal belief against Man City: Arteta
Mikel Arteta said title-chasing Arsenal can take confidence from their Community Shield win over Manchester City as the Gunners face the Premier League champions on Sunday.
Third seed Rune, Zverev out of Shanghai Masters on day of upsets
Shanghai Masters third seed Holger Rune crashed out of the tournament in straight sets on Friday, the highest-profile of several top-20 players to be knocked out that day.
Dutch-Polish spat after Legia Warsaw footballers held
Poland and the Netherlands traded barbs and accusations Friday after Dutch police arrested two footballers from Polish club Legia Warsaw amid violent scenes during their Europa Conference League clash against AZ Alkmaar.
Spurs boss Postecoglou accepts Liverpool denied 'legitimate' goal
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou agreed Liverpool were denied a "legitimate goal" by the farcical VAR blunder that sparked calls from the Anfield club for the game to be replayed.
Roglic to ride for Bora-Hansgrohe next season
Reigning Giro d'Italia champion Primoz Roglic confirmed on Friday he will ride for German team Bora-Hansgrohe next season.
Philippines break basketball drought as Japan defy crowd for gold
The Philippines won their first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962 while Japan defied the Hangzhou crowd to thrash North Korea 4-1 and retain their women's football crown on Friday.
Barrett says All Blacks want revenge for Irish series pain
New Zealand are still "hurting" over their home Test series loss to world number one Ireland last year and are itching for revenge, All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett said on Friday.
Rashford will 'catch fire' soon, says Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has no doubt that Marcus Rashford will "catch fire" soon after the Manchester United forward's disappointing start to the season.
Philippines win first Asian Games basketball gold in 61 years
The Philippines won their first men's Asian Games basketball gold since 1962 on Friday in a 70-60 victory over Jordan with American-born Justin Brownlee pouring in 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Japan beat North Korea for Asian Games women's football gold
Defending champions Japan beat North Korea 4-1 to win Asian Games women's football gold on Friday with the Chinese crowd in Hangzhou cheering loudly in support of their opponents.
Complacency? What's that, says Irish wing Lowe ahead of Scots game
Ireland's record run of 16 Test victories has not made them feel "invincible" and they do not believe win number 17 is a foregone conclusion against Scotland in the crucial World Cup pool match on Saturday, said livewire wing James Lowe.
Sabalenka out of China Open, Swiatek to meet Gauff in semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka slumped out of the China Open in the women's quarter-finals with a 7-5, 6-2 defeat to Elena Rybakina on Friday in Beijing.
Arsenal 'are back' as major force, says Man City boss Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Arsenal "are back" as long-term Premier League title rivals ahead of Manchester City's heavyweight clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also shows presence of testosterone
Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Liu's grand final lift snatches Games gold as China double up
China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible lifetime best lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev in the men's 109kg class on Friday.
'Pointless': Tuchel criticises German FA over US tour scheduling
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday hit out at the German FA (DFB) over the national team's upcoming tour of the United States in the middle of the season.
RB Leipzig extend with captain Orban until 2027
RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban captain has extended his contract until 2027, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.