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Philippines break basketball drought as Japan defy crowd for gold
The Philippines won their first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962 while Japan defied the Hangzhou crowd to thrash North Korea 4-1 and retain their women's football crown on Friday.
Barrett says All Blacks want revenge for Irish series pain
New Zealand are still "hurting" over their home Test series loss to world number one Ireland last year and are itching for revenge, All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett said on Friday.
Rashford will 'catch fire' soon, says Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has no doubt that Marcus Rashford will "catch fire" soon after the Manchester United forward's disappointing start to the season.
Philippines win first Asian Games basketball gold in 61 years
The Philippines won their first men's Asian Games basketball gold since 1962 on Friday in a 70-60 victory over Jordan with American-born Justin Brownlee pouring in 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Japan beat North Korea for Asian Games women's football gold
Defending champions Japan beat North Korea 4-1 to win Asian Games women's football gold on Friday with the Chinese crowd in Hangzhou cheering loudly in support of their opponents.
Complacency? What's that, says Irish wing Lowe ahead of Scots game
Ireland's record run of 16 Test victories has not made them feel "invincible" and they do not believe win number 17 is a foregone conclusion against Scotland in the crucial World Cup pool match on Saturday, said livewire wing James Lowe.
Sabalenka out of China Open, Swiatek to meet Gauff in semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka slumped out of the China Open in the women's quarter-finals with a 7-5, 6-2 defeat to Elena Rybakina on Friday in Beijing.
Arsenal 'are back' as major force, says Man City boss Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Arsenal "are back" as long-term Premier League title rivals ahead of Manchester City's heavyweight clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also shows presence of testosterone
Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Liu's grand final lift snatches Games gold as China double up
China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible lifetime best lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev in the men's 109kg class on Friday.
'Pointless': Tuchel criticises German FA over US tour scheduling
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday hit out at the German FA (DFB) over the national team's upcoming tour of the United States in the middle of the season.
RB Leipzig extend with captain Orban until 2027
RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban captain has extended his contract until 2027, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.
Harrison challenges England to 'front-up' against Samoa
England scrum coach Tom Harrison said on Friday his side need to "front-up" against Samoa in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Paul Pogba's 'B' sample also positive: source close to case
Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's 'B' sample has confirmed the presence of testosterone, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Klopp yet to find perfect fit for Mac Allister in new-look Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp admits he is yet to find the perfect fit for Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool's new-look midfield as the former Brighton star prepares to face his old club on Sunday.
Four-wicket De Leede helps Dutch bowl out Pakistan for 286
Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede took four wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 286 in the World Cup on Friday, derailing an innings which featured half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
'Coolest thing': breakdancing wows Asian Games ahead of Olympic bow
When South Korean Kim Hong-yul was a teenager in the late 1990s, hip-hop ruled the airwaves and breakdancing was "the coolest thing in the world", he says.
Spain coach calls up Sancet and Fran Garcia for Euro qualifiers
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up some fresh faces including Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup
He has survived a heart attack, suffers from diabetes and has just travelled more than 8,200 miles (13,300km) to watch a cricket match.
Joseph changes one for crunch Japan match against Argentina
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made just one change to his starting XV from their 28-22 victory against Samoa for the crunch World Cup match against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.
'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Friday that his country's reputation for being World Cup "chokers" will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden international trophy.
Newcastle can be world's biggest club: Howe
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle have the potential to eventually become the biggest club in the world.
England's May 'all-in' for World Cup with Test retirement on horizon
Six months ago England winger Jonny May's chances of featuring at this Rugby World Cup looked slim as new head coach Steve Borthwick left him out of the Six Nations squad.
Third seed Rune out of Shanghai Masters on day of upsets
Shanghai Masters third seed Holger Rune crashed out of the tournament in straight sets on Friday, the highest-profile of several top-20 players to be knocked out that day.
Pumas coach Cheika rings changes for must-win match against Japan
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made 11 changes to his team for their must-win final World Cup Pool D match against Japan in Nantes on Sunday.
Pisi's Samoa eye 'historic' defeat of England at World Cup
Samoa assistant coach Tusi Pisi said his side can "make history" by beating England in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Shahidi hopes IPL experience can benefit Afghanistan at World Cup
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi hopes his players' experience of the Indian Premier League and local conditions will stand them in good stead during the World Cup.
Liu's grand final lift snatches Games gold
China's Liu Huanhua produced an incredible final lift of 233kg to snatch Asian Games weightlifting gold from Olympic and world champion Akbar Djuraev on Friday.
Rampant India to meet Afghanistan for Asian Games cricket gold
India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday to set up a gold medal match against Afghanistan as they bid to become Asian Games champions on their first attempt.
Swiatek to play Gauff in China Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek will play Coco Gauff in the China Open women's semi-finals, after the world's second and third-ranked players both won in Beijing on Friday.
England boss Southgate hits out at VAR
England coach Gareth Southgate says VAR has done nothing to resolve the issue of controversial refereeing decisions, admitting he has never liked the technology.
Nagelsmann recalls veteran Hummels in his first Germany squad
New Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann named Mats Hummels and Thomas Mueller, World Cup winners in 2014, in his first squad for a tour of the United States in October.