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Man Utd 'fighting' to turn season around, says Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag said on Friday that Manchester United are fighting together to try and turn their fortunes around after a calamitous start to the season.
Ireland wary of South Africa's 'physical DNA'
Ireland head into their crunch Pool B match against South Africa on Saturday with one eye on what flanker Josh van der Flier calls the physical DNA of the defending world champions.
MotoGP apologises for deleting Kashmir from India map
MotoGP apologised to Indian fans Friday for displaying a map of the country without Kashmir -- which is disputed with Pakistan -- on its live stream of a practice session.
USA sweep Europe in first Solheim Cup session
Lexi Thompson starred as the United States romped to a clean sweep of the opening morning foursomes against Europe at the Solheim Cup in Spain on Friday.
England's Smith to 'light up the world' at full-back against Chile
England scrum-half Danny Care said on Friday Marcus Smith will "light up the world" when he features for the first time in his career at full-back against Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Nagelsmann given chance by Germany after Bayern disappointment
Julian Nagelsmann hit a rare low ebb when he was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich earlier this year, but has now been given the chance to lead his native Germany at next year's European Championship on home soil.
France's Dupont has facial fracture but not out of Rugby World Cup yet
France captain Antoine Dupont sustained a facial fracture in the record victory over Namibia but has not yet been ruled out of the World Cup, the French federation announced Friday.
England's Sinfield backs injured Dupont to make swift return
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Friday he expects France captain Antoine Dupont to return quickly from the facial fracture he suffered in the host nation's rout of Namibia.
Arsenal captain Odegaard signs new contract
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract at the club, becoming the latest player to commit his long-term future to the Gunners.
Nagelsmann named coach of Euro 2024 hosts Germany
Germany on Friday named Julian Nagelsmann as their head coach to replace the sacked Hansi Flick, just nine months before hosting the European Championship, the German football association (DFB) announced.
Jones rings changes at half-back for must win Wales clash
Australia coach Eddie Jones on Friday picked Ben Donaldson to start at fly-half with Tate McDermott returning from concussion to partner him in the half-backs for this weekend's must-win World Cup clash with Wales.
Verstappen gets back on track ahead of Japanese GP qualifying
Max Verstappen laid down a marker with the fastest times in both practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, as he looks to put one hand on his third-straight Formula One title.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh into cricket semis as rain plays a hand
Sri Lanka swept aside Thailand on Friday in a rain-affected women's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games and Bangladesh joined them in the last four after their clash with Hong Kong was washed out.
Townsend changes four for Scotland clash against Tonga
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to his starting XV for their second World Cup Pool B match against Tonga in Nice on Sunday.
France's Dupont has facial fracture but not out of World Cup: federation
France captain Antoine Dupont sustained a facial fracture in the record victory over Namibia, but has not yet been ruled out of the World Cup, the French federation announced Friday.
Verstappen fastest in second Japanese GP practice
Max Verstappen laid down a marker with the fastest time in the second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, as he looks to put one hand on his third straight Formula One title.
Breaststroke sensation Qin leads China swimming charge at Asian Games
Hosts China will look to top the Asian Games swimming medals table for the first time since 2014 with confidence sky-high after the world championships.
Paris Olympics berths up for grabs at Asian Games boxing
Flyweight world champion Hasanboy Dusmatov will be one of the favourites for gold when boxing gets under way at the Asian Games on Sunday, with qualification for the Paris Olympics also up for grabs.
Afghan wushu fighters defy money woes to pursue Asian Games glory
Wushu fighter Khalid Hotak sweats in his chest padding as he spars with a teammate in a Kabul gym, defying financial worries to prepare for the Asian Games as best he can.
Verstappen fastest in Japanese Grand Prix first practice
Max Verstappen went fastest on Friday in the first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, as he looks to put one hand on his third straight Formula One title this weekend.
Williams double as USA down South Africa 3-0
Lynn Williams scored twice in a first-half goal blitz as the United States defeated South Africa 3-0 on Thursday in their first game since the women's World Cup.
Atletico can turn tide in Real Madrid derby clash
As if putting in their "weakest performance" in Diego Simeone's reign last weekend wasn't enough -- to use the coach's own words -- Atletico Madrid were also sucker-punched in the Champions League ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday.
Chile's trailblazer Sigren splitting Yorkshire loyalties with England match-up
Chile are making history by appearing at their first Rugby World Cup but their captain Martin Sigren was a pioneer for the South American country long before their opening defeat to Japan.
Focus on Farrell as England face lowly Chile at World Cup
Former winners England face Chile for the first time in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday with all eyes on the returning Owen Farrell.
Hansen -- Ireland's irreverent but talented wing cuts a dash
Mack Hansen is a "breath of fresh air" and unlike many in rugby's professional era the Ireland wing says it as he sees and warns that media training turns you into "a robot."
Sexton's boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against the defending champions.
Marseille mayhem overshadows build-up to PSG clash
Bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille meet in Ligue 1 on Sunday with the build-up to French football's biggest game overshadowed by a crisis engulfing the 1993 Champions League winners.
Man Utd seek to stop rot as Arsenal host Spurs
Manchester United face old nemesis Vincent Kompany at Burnley this weekend in desperate need of a Premier League win while Arsenal host in-form Tottenham in a tantalising north London derby.
'Endurance test' as struggling Dortmund tackle rejuvenated Wolfsburg
Rejuvenated Wolfsburg aim for a first Bundesliga win in over 10 years at struggling Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with coach Nico Kovac describing the mission as "an endurance test".
Garcia, Kenin reach WTA Guadalajara semis
France's Caroline Garcia overpowered Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open on Thursday.
Duvernay-Tardif, NFL champ and Covid-fighting doctor, retires
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who won a Super Bowl as an offensive lineman for Kansas City before leaving the NFL to combat Covid-19 as a doctor, announced his retirement from American football on Thursday.
France star Dupont 'has suspected broken jaw': coach Galthie
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont may have broken his jaw in a high tackle that forced him off the pitch in the 96-0 World Cup thrashing of Namibia on Thursday, coach Fabien Galthie said.