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Fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic
Joao Fonseca insisted he would not get ahead of himself after coming of age with a stunning comeback victory over Novak Djokovic at the French Open on Friday.
Barcelona sign winger Gordon from Newcastle
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million).
'I don't know': Djokovic unsure on French Open future
Novak Djokovic said he didn't know if he would play at the French Open again after his latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended in a third-round loss to Joao Fonseca on Friday.
Foster misses penalty as Nicaragua frustrate South Africa
Burnley striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty as 2026 World Cup qualifiers South Africa drew 0-0 with Nicaragua in chilly Soweto on Friday in a warm-up match.
Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.
Barcelona sign Gordon from Newcastle
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million).
Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.
Lyon 'best solution' to replace Nice for ice events at 2030 Winter Games
Organisers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps said on Friday that Lyon was now "the best solution" to host ice events in place of Nice.
Sooryavanshi's 96 in vain as Gujarat down Rajasthan to reach final
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 was in vain as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
'Age doesn't matter' says veteran Curacao boss Advocaat
Dick Advocaat believes that he and former Old Firm rival Martin O'Neill are proof of how veteran managers can still be successful regardless of age as he returns to Glasgow's Hampden Park with Curacao for a friendly against Scotland.
Arteta urges Arsenal to 'own' Champions League final
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire
An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant sanction", French Open organisers said Friday.
Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence
France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in three editions.
Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19
Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards his first Giro d'Italia victory on Friday after emerging unscathed from a brutal 19th stage won by his teammate Sepp Kuss.
PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team are not favourites to defend their crown in Saturday's Champions League final clash against Arsenal.
PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory
Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal after tasting success last season.
PSG still 'hungry' for Champions League glory: Dembele
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele insisted his team are still hungry for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal.
Swiatek advances at French Open as Djokovic faces Fonseca
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last 16 of the French Open on Friday, while Novak Djokovic will seek to capitalise on an unexpectedly open draw following the shock exit of Jannik Sinner.
Andreeva sweeps into last 16 at French Open
Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.
McCullum urges England to 'box smart' like New Zealand
England coach Brendon McCullum said his side can learn from a New Zealand side who "box smart" when they face his native country in an upcoming three-Test series.
France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery
France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several months, his club head coach Pierre Mignoni said on Friday.
Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over
Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the points jersey currently held by Paul Magnier.
Swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda Linette in an all-Polish encounter.
France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, according to multiple reports in the British media on Friday.
Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says Bertoni
Argentina are contenders to successfully defend their World Cup crown but their chances will be undermined if coach Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, Argentine great Daniel Bertoni told AFP.
Azmoun: Iran's absent talisman unafraid of controversy
Sardar Azmoun is Iran's third top scorer in history with a successful club career behind him but is set to miss out on the 2026 World Cup in an exclusion shadowed by political controversy.
'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy
Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Small told AFP, for an event he labelled "the biggest circus in town."
Rayasi's Bordeaux-Begles expecting 'tough' Top 14 run-in
Bordeaux-Begles' Fiji winger Salesi Rayasi says claiming a French Top 14 and Champions Cup double will be a challenge before they head to Toulon in the league on Sunday.
Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday.
Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener
Holders Argentina arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title.
Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage
Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage.
Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup
After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America.