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Poulter and Hatton leave LIV Golf
England's Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton both announced Friday they had become the latest players to leave LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Blakely vaults out of the shadow of Biles for all-around world title
American Skye Blakely kept her nerve on her closing routine on Friday to take her first solo gold in the individual all-around competition at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
New race in Barcelona tops 17-event '27 IndyCar season
IndyCar will stage a race next year in Barcelona, the hometown of five-time series champion Alex Palou, as part of a 17-event campaign in 2027, officials announced on Friday.
Neymar backs Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election
Brazilian football star Neymar on Friday threw his support behind right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of a tight runoff election against leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday.
Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in opening practice for US Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen, as Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, in Friday’s opening practice at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne
Lionel Messi received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by an emergency medical team on Friday after collapsing during training, the club said.
Shiffrin sidesteps slalom in 'exploration' season
Mikaela Shiffrin headlines the line-up that kicks off the alpine skiing World Cup season in the Austrian resort of Soelden this weekend, the US star explaining she was ready to explore her strengths beyond slalom.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing: club
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by an emergency medical team on Friday after collapsing during training, the club said.
Ex-All Black centre Williams undergoes 'miracle' heart surgery
Former New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams said in a video published on Friday his heart "was about to pop" before undergoing life-saving surgery.
Alonso sees Courtois similarities in Chelsea's Penders
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso sees similarities to Thibaut Courtois in Mike Penders as he backed the goalkeeper to step into the void left by Emi Martinez's injury.
Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday he will have to manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England international's latest injury setback.
Goodell says NFL's France debut 'just the beginning'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the sport has a long-term future in France ahead of Sunday's first regular-season game in the country.
De Zerbi says Tottenham's dire record at Chelsea 'more motivation'
Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham Hotspur will use their woeful record at Chelsea as motivation when they make the trip across London on Saturday.
Poulter latest golfer to leave LIV
Ian Poulter has become the latest leading player to announce he is leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Liverpool must go 'full gas' despite injury issues, says Iraola
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday he will not ease off his high intensity demands despite suffering a series of injuries.
Carrick 'confident' he can turn around Man Utd slump
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said on Friday he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump as he refused to confirm whether Bruno Fernandes will remain as the club's captain.
PSG v Lyon French Ligue 1 game postponed due to Paris protests
Paris Saint-Germain's home Ligue 1 game against Lyon scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed until Monday, the French league announced, following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in the French capital.
Man Utd defeat to Como 'unacceptable', says Carrick
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick admitted on Friday his side have "lost their way" after a 4-1 thrashing by Champions League debutants Como made it seven games without a win.
Hurzeler 'focused' on Brighton job despite Man Utd links
Fabian Hurzeler said he is fully focused on maintaining Brighton's stunning start to the season and has too much respect for Michael Carrick to talk about speculation he could be the next Manchester United manager.
Hammer blow for Kenya as world marathon champ Jepchirchir suspended for doping
In a fresh hammer blow for Kenyan athletics, world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Friday.
Mekies hails Verstappen as Red Bull's driving force amid revival
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies told AFP Max Verstappen remains the cornerstone of the team's ambitions, hailing the four-time world champion as the driving force behind their bid to return to winning ways.
World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended for doping: AIU
In a fresh hammer blow for Kenyan athletics, world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Friday.
Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turn
The head of Asian football on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, weeks after stinging criticism over his aborted World Cup selloff plan.
Bezzecchi tops Australian MotoGP practice as wallaby hops onto track
Marco Bezzecchi recovered from a crash to top the timesheets ahead of Raul Fernandez in Australian MotoGP practice Friday interrupted by a wallaby hopping onto the track.
Asian football endorses Infantino re-election as FIFA president
The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president following weeks of fierce criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan.
Under-threat Ospreys bet on new ground and Australian 'stardust'
A new ground and a sprinkling of Australia stardust: Welsh region the Ospreys are rolling the dice despite the shadow of regional cuts.
Complete Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is hoping for a "special night" at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in his hometown of London, where the England captain is the bookies' favourite.
Rooney calls United squad 'selfish babies' after Fernandes criticism
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has labelled the current squad "babies" and "selfish" after a humiliating Champions League capitulation and post-match criticism by Bruno Fernandes of manager Michael Carrick.
Williams, Santos lead Bears over Patriots
Caleb Williams threw two touchdowns and finished with 308 passing yards as the Chicago Bears finally edged clear of the New England Patriots to clinch a 30-24 victory at Soldier Field on Thursday.
Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up
Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson was among two debutants included Friday in the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship, following in the footsteps of his World Cup-winning father David.
Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico
For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday's Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a massive nine points.