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Afghanistan restrict error-hit Dutch to 179 in key World Cup clash
Afghanistan restricted error-plagued Netherlands to 179 all out on Friday as they chased a victory which would keep them in the hunt for a World Cup semi-final place.
Netherlands make 179 against Afghanistan in key World Cup clash
Afghanistan restricted error-plagued Netherlands to 179 all out on Friday as they chased a victory which would keep them in the hunt for a World Cup semi-final place.
Diaz can decide availability for Liverpool after parents' kidnap: Klopp
Luis Diaz will decide whether he wants to be involved in Liverpool's Premier League match against Luton after the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
Howe has 'transformed' Newcastle, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Eddie Howe has "transformed" Newcastle as he prepares to take his unbeaten Arsenal team to face the high-flying Magpies at St James' Park on Saturday.
Hobbling New Zealand backed 'to do job' against Pakistan
Daryl Mitchell on Friday backed injury-plagued New Zealand "to do a job" against Pakistan on Saturday in a World Cup clash which is key to both sides' hopes of making the semi-finals.
'Like living under Covid', say Pakistan due to 'stifling' World Cup security
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur on Friday described the tight security facing his team at the World Cup in India as "stifling", leaving players feeling as if they are "back in Covid times".
Australia's Cummins says faltering England still 'dangerous'
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday said he was "a little bit surprised" at England's disappointing show at the World Cup but still rates them as "dangerous" opponents.
'Nothing's worked': Stokes bemoans England's woeful World Cup
England's Ben Stokes on Friday conceded that "nothing's worked" in a disastrous World Cup campaign.
Fluminense aim to topple Boca Juniors in Copa Libertadores final
Argentinian giants Boca Juniors take on Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday with the Brazilian side aiming to win South America's top club prize for the first time.
Root says struggling England better 'man for man' than Australia
Joe Root struck a defiant tone ahead of England's World Cup clash with Australia saying his team is better "man for man" than their old rivals despite being bottom of the pile.
New Zealand's injured Henry out of World Cup as Jamieson comes in
New Zealand's Matt Henry will miss the rest of the World Cup with a torn hamstring and will be replaced by fellow fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, the team said on Friday.
Teen phenomenon Wembanyama scores 38 as Spurs hold off Suns
French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama poured in 38 points and came up big in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs held off a late Phoenix rally to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday.
Late touchdown lifts Steelers over Titans
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett found Diontae Johnson with a three-yard touchdown pass with 4:02 remaining Thursday to give the Steelers a 20-16 NFL victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Barca must bounce back at Real Sociedad after Clasico collapse
Barcelona must bounce back from their Clasico collapse in a tricky trip to face Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga.
Sixers down Raptors in first game since trading Harden
Joel Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Philadelphia on Thursday to a 114-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the 76ers' first NBA game since trading James Harden.
Aussie Percy leads by two at PGA Tour Mexico event
Australian veteran Cameron Percy fired an eagle and eight birdies in a 10-under par 62 on Thursday to seize a two-shot lead at the PGA Tour event at Los Cabos, Mexico.
Pegula powers into WTA Finals last four
American Jessica Pegula powered into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals in Cancun on Thursday, beating Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 to complete an unbeaten run through the group stage.
Troubled Man Utd urged to stick together as Spurs face Pochettino reunion
Under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag cannot afford another damaging defeat when his troubled side face Fulham on Saturday.
Now or never as Dortmund face injury-hit rivals Bayern
Borussia Dortmund's home clash with injury-ravaged Bayern Munich on Saturday is their best chance to beat their bitter rivals in years.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane to join Japan's Suntory
All Blacks captain Sam Cane will join Japanese club Suntory in 2024, New Zealand Rugby said Friday, but will still be available to play international rugby next year.
Unleashed Harden 'excited' for title chance with NBA Clippers
James Harden joined the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, far later than he wanted but still excited for the chance to win an NBA title with his long-suffering hometown club.
Arabian Knight favored in Classic amid Breeders' Cup horse safety concerns
Trainer Bob Baffert chases a fifth Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, sending out early favorite Arabian Knight in the $6 million showpiece at Santa Anita, where two horse deaths have marred the build up to the $31 million racing extravaganza.
Neymar undergoes operation for torn knee ligament
Neymar underwent surgery Thursday at a hospital in his native Brazil to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage suffered during a national team match last month.
Djokovic fights on as exhausted Sinner quits Paris Masters
World number one Djokovic is the last of the top four seeds standing at the Paris Masters as he battled past unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Thursday.
NBA In-Season Tournament debuts as 30-team Cup fight begins
The NBA In-Season Tournament, a new 30-team event with a World Cup-style format, debuts Friday with players chasing a new title even as they continue the sixth-month regular season.
Alonso, Ricciardo reject speculation over Red Bull move
Veteran drivers Fernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo both denied on Thursday that they were about to leave their teams to join Red Bull next season.
Eagles face Cowboys and Chiefs meet Miami in NFL showdowns
NFL wins leader Philadelphia will host the Dallas Cowboys and reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City meets Miami in Germany as part of an American football showdown Sunday.
High security for Marseille-Lille, PSG seek top spot
Marseille host Lille on Saturday, six days after the violent attack on Lyon's bus at the Velodrome which saw their match called off, while Paris Saint-Germain face Montpellier with a chance to go top.
Faster Hamilton optimistic but cautious ahead of Brazil
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday played down his prospects at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, saying he was not being 'dazzled' by his recent upswing in form and speed.
McIlroy joins Boston TGL team while Rahm drops out of tech golf
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy was among players named Thursday to the Boston Common roster in the new tech-golf TGL while Masters champion Jon Rahm dropped out of the series.
Iyer glad he only has to face India quicks in nets
Shreyas Iyer was thankful he only had to face India's quicks in the nets after they overwhelmed Sri Lanka to guide the unbeaten hosts into the World Cup semi-finals.
'Not rocket science', says Shami after Sri Lanka demolition
India seamer Mohammed Shami insisted "it's not rocket science" as he became his country's most successful World Cup bowler on Thursday in the 302-run demolition of Sri Lanka.