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2024 Paralympic Games torch to be ignited in England
Less than 10 months before the Paralympic Games in Paris, the route the torch relay will cover was unveiled on Friday, with a departure from the spiritual home of disabled sport at Stoke Mandeville in England.
'Exemplary' Pepe returns to Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
Defender Pepe and midfielder Matheus Nunes return to the Portugal squad, named on Friday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland next week.
Malan says 'poor kid' Brook can play '100 games for England'
England batsman Dawid Malan said Friday young teammate Harry Brook has been placed "under so much pressure" at the World Cup but backed him to play "100 games across all formats".
Tottenham's Maddison expected to be out until new year
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Tottenham are expected to be without James Maddison and Micky van de Ven until 2024.
Leverkusen's Grimaldo among new faces in Spain squad
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Alejandro Grimaldo has been rewarded for his outstanding start to the season with a call-up to the Spain squad for their final Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Cyprus and Georgia this month.
Slovenia join Italy, Canada in BJK Cup semi-finals
Kaja Juvan helped Slovenia seal its berth in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Friday with a straight sets demolition of Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina.
Afghanistan 244 all out against South Africa to exit World Cup
Afghanistan's outside hopes of making the World Cup semi-finals ended Friday after being bowled out for 244 against South Africa.
Afghanistan 244 all out against South Africa in World Cup
Afghanistan's outside hopes of making the World Cup semi-finals all but ended Friday after being bowled out for 244 against South Africa.
Moyes says Premier League managers wary of speaking out on VAR
West Ham boss David Moyes believes managers do not want to speak out about VAR controversies because they are either ignored, fined or both.
'No pressure' Azam blasts critics as World Cup dream slips away
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam blasted his critics on Friday, telling them "it's easy to give advice on TV" as he refused to surrender his World Cup dreams.
Maxwell doubtful for Bangladesh after double-century heroics
Glenn Maxwell is still feeling the effects of his stunning World Cup double century and could now miss Australia's final group match against Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.
Donald to quit Bangladesh post after World Cup
Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, officials and media said Friday, days after his public criticism following the "timed-out" row involving skipper Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh coach calls for timed-out rule change as Shakib row rumbles on
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha called for a change to cricket's timed-out law, saying it should be a matter for the umpires only, as debate rumbled on about Shakib Al Hasan's role in a controversial dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews.
Sleepy Cameron Smith right in the mix at Hong Kong Open
Cameron Smith said he was "still a bit asleep" after an early start to his second round but roused himself for a share of second place at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.
Title-chasing Martin second-fastest in Malaysian MotoGP practice
Title-chasing Jorge Martin was second in Malaysian grand prix practice on Friday at Sepang behind Alex Marquez, with MotoGP championship leader Francesco Bagnaia eighth.
Allan Donald to quit Bangladesh post after Cricket World Cup
Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, officials and media said Friday, days after his public criticism in the wake of the "timed-out" row.
Pacers hold off Bucks despite 54 points from Antetokounmpo
The Indiana Pacers withstood a 54-point outburst from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday to hand the Bucks a 126-124 NBA defeat.
Bears hold off Panthers 16-13 in battle of struggling NFL teams
D'Onta Foreman ran for a go-ahead touchdown as the Chicago Bears rallied for a 16-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers in a battle of NFL division stragglers on Thursday.
Sleepy Cameron Smith in clubhouse lead at Hong Kong Open
Cameron Smith said he was "still a bit asleep" after an early start to his second round but roused himself to take a share of the clubhouse lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.
Antetokounmpo's 54 points not enough as Bucks fall to Pacers
The Indiana Pacers withstood a 54-point outburst from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday to hand the Bucks a 126-124 NBA defeat.
Odermatt faces Kilde in controversial cross-border ski season opener
The men's World Cup ski season belatedly gets underway in Zermatt-Cervinia this weekend with the prospect of a thrilling match-up between Marco Odermatt, the two-time Swiss holder of the crystal globe, and his Norwegian runner-up Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.
Reims host PSG in a top-four clash with all eyes on Zaire-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain travel to Reims on Saturday in a top-of-the-table showdown, providing the perfect setting for Warren Zaire-Emery to stake a claim for a starting berth with France.
Title-chasing Martin fastest in Malaysian MotoGP opening practice
Jorge Martin fired a warning at the Malaysian grand prix on Friday by going fastest in opening practice at Sepang while MotoGP championship rival Francesco Bagnaia was only 15th.
Unbeaten Bayern and Leverkusen leave rivals behind early in title race
Bayern Munich face Heidenheim on Saturday as the promoted side have the uneviable task of trying to stop the momentum of the side already vying with Bayer Leverkusen for this season's Bundesliga title.
VAR controversies prompt calls for action in Premier League
VAR was supposed to help cut out egregious and costly refereeing mistakes but the technology has come under heavy fire from Premier League managers who have lost faith in the system.
Naomi Osaka to make eagerly awaited comeback in Brisbane
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will make her eagerly anticipated return to tennis at the Brisbane International in Australia, organisers said on Friday.
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Chelsea on Sunday with Erling Haaland in ominous form as Arsenal and Tottenham seek to recover from their first defeats of the season.
NWSL 'celebrates' landmark media rights deal
The National Women's Soccer League announced an historic new media rights deal on Thursday worth $240 million over four years in partnership with multiple media outlets.
Italy, Canada qualify for BJK Cup semi-finals
Italy and Canada booked their tickets to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday with 3-0 wins over Germany and Poland respectively as defending champions Switzerland crashed out.
Canada's Henderson seizes lead at LPGA Annika event
Canada's Brooke Henderson birdied six of her last nine holes to grab a one-stroke lead when darkness halted first-round play on Thursday at The Annika tournament.
Pressure on experienced Sounders in 'Game Three' clash with Dallas
The Seattle Sounders take on FC Dallas as Major League Soccer's unusual 'best of three' format for the first round of the playoffs comes to a climax this weekend.
Liverpool lose on Diaz return as West Ham go top
Luis Diaz started for Liverpool hours after his kidnapped father was released but lost 3-2 to Toulouse on Thursday as West Ham ensured they have European football in 2024 and Leverkusen progress.