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Australian Open champion Keys stunned at Wimbledon
Australian Open champion Madison Keys became the latest star to crash out of Wimbledon as the American sixth seed was stunned by Laura Siegemund on Friday.
Top gun Pogacar targets fourth Tour de France triumph
The Tour de France sets off Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar and his rival Jonas Vingegaard sharing top billing with the magnificent 3,338-kilometre route itself.
Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon flop
Naomi Osaka admits she contemplates life without tennis but the Japanese star does not plan to quit just yet despite her latest painful defeat at Wimbledon on Friday.
Hamilton on top after opening practice for British GP
Lewis Hamilton delivered a reminder of his halcyon days on Friday when he returned to his favourite track to top the times for Ferrari in opening practice ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
Alcaraz back in action at Wimbledon as Raducanu eyes Sabalenka shock
Carlos Alcaraz returns to Centre Court on Friday as he continues his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title, while Emma Raducanu aims to add Aryna Sabalenka to the scrapheap of top seeds.
Riquelme leaves Atletico Madrid for Real Betis
Atletico Madrid's Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme has signed a contract with Real Betis until 2030, the two clubs confirmed on Friday.
Osaka blows chance to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Naomi Osaka blew a golden opportunity to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time as the Japanese star was beaten by Russian world number 50 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Friday.
England's Smith stuns India with blistering century in second Test
Jamie Smith struck a stunning century before lunch as England hit back against India in the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool after Jota death
Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the club as the Premier League champions postponed the return of some players for pre-season training.
Wimbledon pays tribute to Jota after Liverpool star's death
Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star's death as Portugal's Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday.
Vingegaard 'stronger than ever' as Tour de France start looms
Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was feeling stronger than ever Friday and confident of winning another Tour de France as tensions mount on the eve of the start.
Besiktas take Tammy Abraham on loan from AS Roma
Turkish giants Besiktas said Friday they signed a deal to take English striker Tammy Abraham on loan from AS Roma with an option to buy.
Wimbledon defends prize pot as players push for bigger share of profits
Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker has defended the tournament's prize money pot, pointing to inflation-busting increases as players demand a bigger slice of Grand Slam profits.
Siraj's double strike leaves England reeling in second Test
Mohammed Siraj took two wickets in two balls, including dismissing England captain Ben Stokes for a golden duck, as India strengthened their grip on the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
Nico Williams pens new Athletic deal in transfer twist
Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that coveted Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona.
Schmidt confident sidelined Wallabies' trio will be fit for Lions
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt allayed injury worries Friday around Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Jake Gordon after they were left out the Australia team to play Fiji, insisting they will ready for the British and Irish Lions.
Bayern stand before PSG in battle of Club World Cup favourites
A glance at the quarter-final line-up for the Club World Cup suggests that whoever comes out on top in the heavyweight last-eight showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on Saturday will be the favourites to go on and win FIFA's new competition.
Scott Barrett says All Blacks not 'disrespected' by France
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said Friday his team does not feel disrespected by their French opponents, who named eight uncapped players for Saturday night's Test match in Dunedin.
Alcaraz searches for perfect serve at Wimbledon, Raducanu eyes Sabalenka shock
Carlos Alcaraz will step up his bid for a third successive Wimbledon title when the world number two faces German underdog Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday.
Tour de France: Clash of styles as odd couple duel for title again
Tadej Pogacar and his great rival Jonas Vingegaard have won the past five editions of the Tour de France between them, and the chalk and cheese duo top the bill again at the 2025 Tour which starts on Saturday.
Mead eyes Euros repeat for England after emotional rollercoaster
Darling of England's coronation as European champions three years ago, Beth Mead is back among the goals ahead of Euro 2025 after the toughest moments of her career on and off the field.
Springboks dream comes true for Congolese refugee Tshituka
The remarkable rise of flanker Vincent Tshituka from a child refugee to the Springboks Test team will be completed on Saturday when he faces Italy in Pretoria.
Porecki back for Wallabies with Wilson captain against Fiji
Former skipper Dave Porecki will make his first start for the Wallabies since the 2023 World Cup when they play Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, with Harry Wilson retaining the captaincy.
Chelsea to let Portugal's Neto decide whether to play against Palmeiras
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said he would leave forward Pedro Neto to decide whether to play a part in Friday's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras as he mourns the tragic death of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota.
Thompson expects 'fireworks' in next clash with Lyles
Jamaican Kishane Thompson is looking forward to "fireworks" when he next faces American Noah Lyles in a rematch of the Paris Olympics 100 meter final -- whenever that showdown materializes.
Alexander-Arnold settling in as Real Madrid target Club World Cup glory
Real Madrid paid extra to bring defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in early from Liverpool to compete in the Club World Cup and it is paying off as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.
'Difficult day' for Al-Hilal's Portugal pair - Inzaghi
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi said the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota had impacted his team ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Fluminense on Friday.
'Difficult day' for Al Hila's Portugal pair - Inzaghi
Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi said the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota had impacted his team ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Fluminense on Friday.
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by US immigration
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by US immigration officers and faces deportation from the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday.
Spain thump grieving Portugal to make Euro 2025 statement
Spain showed why they are favourites to win Women's Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their tournament opener on Thursday as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men's international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash.
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies aged 61
Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Peter Rufai has died aged 61 following an illness, the national football federation said on Thursday.
Djokovic steps up bid for Wimbledon history, Sinner strolls into round three
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while world number one Jannik Sinner cruised into round three on Thursday.