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Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile

Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile

Remains of a species of herbivorous dinosaur previously unknown in the southern hemisphere have been discovered in Chile, challenging long-held beliefs about the range of duck-billed dinosaurs, scientists said Friday.

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Surging McIlroy positioned to end major title drought

Surging McIlroy positioned to end major title drought

Rory McIlroy stormed home with six birdies in his last nine holes Friday to put himself firmly in the mix at the US Open and in position to end his nine-year major title drought.

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Hamilton leads Russell in Mercedes one-two in Canada practice

Hamilton leads Russell in Mercedes one-two in Canada practice

Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday's delayed and rain-curtailed practice for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

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England, France ease to Euro qualifying wins as Wales stunned

England, France ease to Euro qualifying wins as Wales stunned

England and France cruised to victories over international minnows in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday, but Wales saw their hopes of reaching next year's finals in Germany suffer a setback in a 4-2 home defeat by Armenia.

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Canada court upholds pact on returning asylum seekers to US

Canada court upholds pact on returning asylum seekers to US

Canada's Supreme Court on Friday upheld an immigration agreement that allows authorities to bar asylum seekers from entering the country from the United States.

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Germany lose to Poland as pressure mounts on Flick

Germany lose to Poland as pressure mounts on Flick

Euro 2024 hosts Germany lost 1-0 to Poland in a friendly in Warsaw on Friday, with Jakub Kiwor's first-half goal piling more pressure on coach Hansi Flick.

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Racism routine in police force that killed George Floyd: US probe

Racism routine in police force that killed George Floyd: US probe

Police in the city where patrol officers murdered African American George Floyd routinely resort to violent and racist practices, the US Justice Department said Friday in findings of a review three years after his death.

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Mbappe among scorers as France see off Gibraltar in Euro qualifying

Mbappe among scorers as France see off Gibraltar in Euro qualifying

Kylian Mbappe netted from a penalty as France eased to a 3-0 win over minnows Gibraltar on Friday to maintain their 100 percent record in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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Johnson in US Open hunt despite quadruple bogey

Johnson in US Open hunt despite quadruple bogey

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson clawed back from a calamitous quadruple bogey to card an even-par 70 and stay in the hunt in the second round of the US Open on Friday.

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Alexander-Arnold stars as England rout Malta in Euro qualifier

Alexander-Arnold stars as England rout Malta in Euro qualifier

Trent Alexander-Arnold starred in an unexpected midfield role as England thrashed Malta 4-0 to extend their perfect start to the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Friday.

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