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Tonga's Piutau ready to follow idol Lomu and make World Cup impact
Charles Piutau idolised the late New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu, who had attended the same school as him, and on Saturday he gets his first taste of the tournament that the former All Black lit up.
Top official blasts 'despicable' fixers as snooker returns to China
A top world snooker official Friday blasted the "despicable behaviour" of the ring-leaders of a group of Chinese players banned in June in a major corruption scandal, as the sport returns to the country.
Injured Pakistan quicks Haris, Naseem still in World Cup contention
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Friday that injured quicks Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah remained central to his team's World Cup plans, after their absence saw the team crash out of the Asia Cup.
PSG agree to release Lee Kang-in for Asian Games group phase
Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to release key attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in so he can join South Korea during the group phase of the Asian Games next week, the country's football association said Friday.
Qualifier Navarro stuns Sakkari to reach San Diego semi-finals
Qualifier Emma Navarro of the United States upset world number nine Maria Sakkari of Greece, winning in a third-set tie-break, to reach the semi-finals of the WTA's San Diego Open on Thursday.
Eagles grind out win over fumbling Vikings
D'Andre Swift rushed for a career-high 175 yards and a touchdown as the Philadelphia Eagles turned to their running game to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 34-28 in the NFL on Thursday.
Klinsmann hits back at 'absolutely stupid' flak for shirt request
Under-pressure South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has hit back at criticism levelled at him and his goalkeeper son for wanting the shirt of an opposition player, calling the flak "absolutely stupid".
Australia's red-hot Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead
Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.
Former Australia cricketer MacGill charged with drug supply
Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a commercial-scale cocaine deal, police said Friday.
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting with defending champions South Africa.
After week of chaos, Revolution look to seal MLS playoff berth
After a tumultuous week which saw their head coach Bruce Arena resign and then his replacement swiftly removed after reports of player unrest, the New England Revolution will try to focus on business at Colorado on Saturday.
Aussie Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead
Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead early in Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.
Galthie's 'nervous' France survive 'uncomfortable' Uruguay challenge
France head coach Fabien Galthie said Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts "uncomfortable" in Thursday's 27-12 win in Lille.
Woki bemoans France discipline in slender Uruguay win
France lock Cameron Woki said on Thursday his side's poor discipline was "unacceptable" during the unconvincing 27-12 win over Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup.
Kenin, Collins advance to WTA San Diego semis as Garcia falls
Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and fellow American Danielle Collins advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA San Diego Open with straight-set triumphs on Thursday.
Australia bounce back against France in Davis Cup
Australia got their Davis Cup finals campaign up and running at the second attempt as the Netherlands beat the tournament's record all-time winners the United States on Thursday.
Bielle-Biarrey helps France avoid Uruguay scare
Hosts France needed Louis Bielle-Biarrey's late try to make sure of Thursday's 27-12 victory over Uruguay in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.
Johnson says leaving PGA for LIV cost him Ryder Cup spot
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says jumping from the PGA Tour to Saudi-backed LIV Golf cost him a spot on this year's US Ryder Cup team.
Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India
Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India.
NBA watching Lillard, Harden trade demands as season nears
With NBA season openers barely a month away, the league is watching trade demand situations by Portland's Damian Lilliard and Philadelphia's James Harden and waiting for solutions to develop.
Rising star Aberg lives up to the hype at Wentworth
Ludvig Aberg lived up to his billing as golf's next superstar as the Swedish sensation made an impressive start at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday.
Rodgers-less Jets face tough Dallas as NFL Chiefs seek rebound
New York Jets fill-in quarterback Zach Wilson will face the NFL's most formidable defensive unit on Sunday while defending champion Kansas City tries to rebound from an opening defeat.
Red Sox fire top baseball executive Bloom
The Boston Red Sox fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the struggling Major League Baseball club look to avoid a third last-place divisional finish in four seasons.
Woakes hails 'superhuman' Stokes after England star's record run spree
Chris Woakes hailed Ben Stokes as "superhuman" after the England batsman's record-breaking 182 against New Zealand sent out a warning to their title rivals ahead of the World Cup.
Man City's Walker signs two-year contract extension
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker signed a two-year contract extension with the treble winners on Thursday.
Lagisquet plumps for experience for Portugal's opener with Wales
Portugal coach Patrice Lagisquet named 19 survivors from the side that sealed their place at the World Cup last November in the match-day 23 to play Wales in Nice on Saturday.
NFL extends Tottenham deal for London games through 2029
The NFL will play at least two games a year at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London through 2029, the league announced Thursday, expanding a deal for contests at the Premier League venue.
Kuss closes in on Vuelta a Espana glory
Sepp Kuss took a big step towards winning the Vuelta a Espana as the American kept the red jersey after stage 18, won by Remco Evenepoel in another solo triumph on Thursday.
Rizwan propels Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka
Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka after rain reduced their crucial Asia Cup contest to 42-overs-a-side on Thursday in Colombo.
Bayern host Alonso's Leverkusen in early battle of title contenders
When Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, the German champions will take on a side transformed into genuine Bundesliga title hopefuls under coach Xabi Alonso.
All Blacks aim to correct double blip
New Zealand will take on minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday with the aim of correcting a rare double blip and getting their World Cup campaign back on track.
Maguire's mum comes to England defender's aid after terrace jibes
Harry Maguire's mum has raged against the "disgraceful" abuse of her son as the England defender insisted he can cope with the pressure of being in the spotlight for club and country.