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WADA will have CAS decide Russia Anti-Doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Friday it will refer Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) objections about its non-compliant status to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Watkins lifts England to friendly win over Australia as Henderson booed
England's understudies earned a 1-0 win against Australia thanks to Ollie Watkins' second half strike, but Jordan Henderson was booed by fans during Friday's friendly at Wembley.
Mbappe double over Dutch fires unbeaten France to Euro '24
Kylian Mbappe fired France into next year's European Championships on Friday, scoring twice as Les Bleus kept their unbeaten qualifying record with a 2-1 win over a depleted Netherlands in Amsterdam.
Harden will play for 76ers but can't fix Morey relationship
Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden said Friday his relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey cannot be repaired but he plans to play for the NBA club this coming season.
Bangladesh need more 'responsiblity' to survive at World Cup
Bangladesh need to start batting with more "responsibility" if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive, said vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.
NBA Hornets' Bridges arrested on domestic violence charges
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in to authorities in Lincoln County, North Carolina, on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued on domestic violence charges from a 2022 incident.
Astros meet Rangers while Phillies face Arizona in MLB playoffs
Superstar pitcher Justin Verlander will take the mound for the defending champion Houston Astros against the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday, when the Major League Baseball playoffs resume.
'Don't die wondering,' Foster tells All Blacks ahead of Ireland clash
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster says he has told his players not to "go into your shell" for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland as "we don't want to die wondering" what might have been.
Marler backs Smith to thrive against Fiji
Marcus Smith has been backed by Harlequins teammate Joe Marler to thrive on the international stage after being named as full-back for England's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji on Sunday.
Williamson leads New Zealand to victory, suffers new injury worry
Kane Williamson marked his return to the World Cup with an undefeated 78 as New Zealand cruised past Bangladesh by eight wickets on Friday but the captain was forced to retire hurt with a hand injury.
Wales's Biggar not yet ready to go home from World Cup
Dan Biggar is in the final swansong of a glorious international career but the veteran fly-half said on Friday he is not yet ready to hang up his Wales boots.
Matavesi 'ready to play' in World Cup quarter despite father's death
Hooker Sam Matavesi is ready to play for Fiji against England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the death of his father earlier this week, head coach Simon Raiwalui said on Friday.
Rohit says India in nice 'rhythm' ahead of Pakistan clash
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said the team remains confident going into a "massive" World Cup clash with arch-rivals Pakistan at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
'Once in lifetime' India-Pakistan game sparks desperate ticket search
School student Fenil Patel spent nine hours online in the desperate hope of securing a precious ticket for the World Cup blockbuster between India and Pakistan before being offered one hiked up to seven times its value.
Ireland focused on World Cup future not past failures, says Doris
The Ireland team that confronts New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final is brimming with "confidence" and "belief" and ready to take the Irish into the semi-finals for the first time, said Caelan Doris.
China's Zheng Qinwen makes 'big step' to Zhengzhou last four
Zheng Qinwen called it "a big step" after advancing to her third semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina at the Zhengzhou Open on Friday.
'Spiritual' Dimitrov to face Rublev in Shanghai semi-finals
Grigor Dimitrov said he was playing some of the best tennis of his career as he marched into the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday and a clash with Andrey Rublev.
Mushfiqur leads Bangladesh to 245-9 against New Zealand in World Cup
Mushfiqur Rahim hit a fine half century to lead Bangladesh to 245-9 against New Zealand in their World Cup clash on Friday as veteran Black Caps fast bowler Trent Boult claimed a 200th one-day international wicket.
Argentina aim to double-up on Rees-Zammit at World Cup
Argentina will aim to gang up on Wales's Louis Rees-Zammit in their World Cup quarter-final in Marseille, his opposite number Mateo Carreras said on Friday.
Farrell and Smith to start for England in quarter-final against Fiji
Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will both start for England against Fiji in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Sunday.
French talisman Dupont says he was not put under pressure to return
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday the French coaching staff did not pressurise him to play in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against defending champions South Africa.
'Records meant to be broken': Azam shrugs off India stranglehold
Defiant Pakistan captain Babar Azam declared Friday that "records are meant to be broken" as his team looks to break free of India's World Cup stranglehold when the bitter rivals clash on Saturday.
Cricket approved by IOC for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Cricket's more than 100-year Olympic exile moved closer to ending after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee's executive board.
Dimitrov marches into Shanghai Masters semi-finals
Grigor Dimitrov marched into the Shanghai Masters semi-finals with a 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 defeat of Chile's Nicolas Jarry on Friday to close on a first ATP title in six years.
'I feel good' says Dupont on return to France team for quarter-final
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday he is in perfect shape to start this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with South Africa weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken cheekbone.
North hits Welsh milestone in World Cup quarter against Argentina
George North will become the first Welsh player to compete in four World Cup quarter-finals when he runs out against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Nienaber backs half-backs Libbok, Reinach to take down France
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said he believed his surprise starting half-backs of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach are the best men for orchestrating the defeat of hosts France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Springboks pick Reinach and Libbok over 2019 World Cup winning duo for quarter-final
South Africa sprang a major surprise on Friday selecting Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok at scrum-half and fly-half respectively with their 2019 World Cup winning duo Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with hosts France this weekend.
Israeli club sends message despite loss to NBA Nets on USA tour
Israel's Maccabi Ra'anana lost to the NBA's Brooklyn Nets 135-103 on Thursday to begin a US tour, but sent a defiant message with their determination to play.
'Iconic' Kolisi the first among equals in Springbok collective
The sharpest image of the 2019 World Cup is that of a triumphant Siya Kolisi, the first black player to captain South Africa in a Test, lifting the Webb Ellis trophy after the 32–12 win over England in Yokohama.
Italy hunting for striker solution as England Euro clash looms
Luciano Spalletti is looking for a solution to Italy's long-standing striker problem as the Azzurri gear up for two crucial Euro 2024 qualifiers with Malta and England.
Defending NFL champion Chiefs rip Broncos 19-8
Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass and Harrison Butker kicked four field goals to lead defending NFL champion Kansas City over Denver 19-8 on Thursday.