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Lyles ends season before Budapest due to injury flare ups
Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic men's 100-meter champion, said Friday he has ended his 2026 season due to injury flare-ups only a week before the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Sabalenka survives despite 'tricky' weed smell at US Open
When it comes to marijuana-smoking tennis fans, Aryna Sabalenka has a simple request.
Seville, Alfred win at Diamond League finals, Duplantis hit with injury
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday.
Women's NBA comissioner Engelbert to retire at season's end
Cathy Engelbert, whose seven years as Women's NBA commissioner included hammering out a deal with the players union last March, will retire after the 2026 season, she announced on Friday.
US Football Hall of Fame revamps selection process
The American Pro Football Hall of Fame announced revisions to its selection process on Friday, including trimming the selection committee from 50 to 28, to combat "unintended biases."
Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030
Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced Friday.
Duplantis pulls out of Diamond League finals
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis was a late withdrawal from the men's pole vault on the first day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, throwing into doubt his participation at next week's Ultimate Championship.
Defending champ Sabalenka, Pegula lead way into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz aiming to follow on Friday.
Pegula rallies to reach US Open fourth round
World number three Jessica Pegula shook off a lackluster opening set to overcome Leylah Fernandez of Canada in three sets Friday, advancing to the US Open fourth round.
Defending champ Sabalenka leads way into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz aiming to follow on Friday.
Brazil great Formiga says 2027 World Cup will 'change players' lives'
Brazil legend Formiga believes next year's Women's World Cup in the country will be "an opportunity to change the lives of countless" players in South America.
Top seed Sabalenka powers into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round of 16 on Friday.
Australian Simmons makes NBA comeback with Kings: reports
Australian Ben Simmons, who missed last season with nagging back injuries, has agreed on a one-year NBA comeback deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar "chaos" with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.
Walter made improper deal with Magic after buying Dodgers: report
Billionaire Mark Walter made an improper deal with business partner Earvin "Magic" Johnson after getting the NBA legend's help in purchasing baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on Friday.
Moyes voices disappointment with Everton's threadbare squad
Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the transfer window but is hopeful the Toffees have enough to avoid a relegation battle.
Russell tops second practice to beat Ferrari and Antonelli in Italy
George Russell bounced back to beat his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and both Ferraris on their home turf on Friday when he topped the times in second practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
'I love the players we have', insists Arsenal boss Arteta
Mikel Arteta has reacted to Arsenal's failure to sign a top-class forward during the summer transfer window by insisting he is happy with the squad he has at the Emirates Stadium.
'Winner' Fernandez fundamental to Maresca's Man City rebuild
Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez's winning mentality will fit in nicely at Manchester City after a £125 million ($169 million) move from Chelsea to match the Premier League's transfer record fee.
Song Yadong looks to become China's first male UFC champion after home victory
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step closer to his goal of becoming China's first male champion.
Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window and short on depth in some areas.
Alonso urges Chelsea to 'move forward' after Fernandez's exit
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes everyone at Stamford Bridge can now "move forward" following the protracted sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
Emery says Madjo's time will come after Villa Euro exclusion
Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Aston Villa's European squad.
Celtic, Rangers away fans shut out from Old Firm derbies
Old Firm clashes between arch Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers will have no away fans this season after crowd trouble marred a Scottish Cup tie in March.
Cadillac enjoying 'very respectable' first season, says team boss
One look at the constructors championship standings suggests that Cadillac have struggled to get a foothold in their first season in Formula One but new team principal Marcin Budkowski insists that the opening 12 rounds have been "very respectable".
Former world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires from professional running
Former world triathlon champion and Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional racing.
'No room for mistakes' scaling Everest in Venice documentary
Mount Everest's most dangerous route and the elite ski mountaineers driven to climb it and ski down are the protagonists of a new documentary at the Venice film festival from the Oscar-winning team behind "Free Solo".
Irish heroine Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing ring career
When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her headguard so nobody would realise she was a girl.
Leclerc on top as Ferrari take 1-2 in Monza opening practice
Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate Friday's opening practice on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix.
Song Yadong looks to become China's first UFC champion after home victory
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step closer to his goal of becoming China's first champion.
India's Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women's cricket
India's batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after smashing a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai.
Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 - four events to watch
Swiss star Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos, headline the second half of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday.