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Bairstow and Brook lead England to 198-4 against New Zealand in 2nd T20
Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook were in the runs as England made 198-4, batting first the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Old Trafford on Friday.
Remorseful Swiatek romps at US Open as Djokovic eyes last 16
Top seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek surged closer towards a US Open showdown with Coco Gauff on Friday as 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic targeted a place in the last 16.
Birthday boy Sainz fastest and 'puzzled' in second Monza practice
Carlos Sainz gave himself a welcome birthday present on Friday by finishing fastest for Ferrari in the second practice session at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.
Swiatek routs 'best friend' Juvan to reach last 16
World number one Iga Swiatek demolished "best friend" Kaja Juvan in straight sets on Friday to march into the last 16 at the US Open.
Argentina set up French camp and savour World Cup pressure
Argentina arrived at their Rugby World Cup base on the Brittany coast on Friday where winger Juan Imhoff declared he could feel "the pressure building".
China's Wang into US Open last 16
China's Wang Xinyu stormed into the last 16 of a Grand Slam championship for the first time on Friday, booking her place in the fourth round with a three-set victory over Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.
PSG try to seal Kolo Muani deal on transfer deadline day in Europe
Paris Saint-Germain were hoping to complete a move for France striker Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday in what would be the biggest deal to go through on transfer deadline day in Europe.
Fitzpatrick takes big step towards Ryder Cup spot
Matt Fitzpatrick moved closer to securing a place on Europe's Ryder Cup team by firing a five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the European Masters on Friday.
Brazil football great Zagallo leaves hospital
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, the first person to win the World Cup as both player and coach, was discharged from hospital Friday after a more than two-week stay for a urinary infection.
Birthday boy Sainz fastest in second Monza practice
Carlos Sainz gave himself a nice birthday present on Friday by finishing fastest for Ferrari in the second practice session at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.
Soupe snatches Vuelta stage seven win, Martinez still leads
Geoffrey Soupe edged Orluis Aular to win the Vuelta a Espana stage seven on Friday in a frenzied bunch sprint finish.
Chastened Espargaro sets pace at Catalunya MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro, returning to the scene of his greatest racing embarrassment, dominated practice for the Catalunya MotoGP on Friday.
Latvia stun Spain as Basketball World Cup second round begins
Latvia stunned defending champions Spain as the Basketball World Cup second round got under way on Friday, while the United States, Lithuania, Germany and Slovenia booked their places in the quarter-finals.
After last year's 'big mistake', Espargaro sets pace at Catalunya MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro, returning to the scene of his greatest racing embarrassment, dominated practice for the Catalunya MotoGP on Friday.
Man Utd sign Turkey keeper Bayindir, loan Reguilon from Spurs
Manchester United signed Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce and secured the loan of Sergio Reguilon ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday.
Australia look to Paris Olympics after Basketball World Cup exit
Australia head coach Brian Goorjian said preparation for the Paris Olympics "starts now" after the Boomers were eliminated from the Basketball World Cup by a Luka Doncic-inspired Slovenia on Friday.
Rising star Palmer perfect for Chelsea project, says Pochettino
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said new signing Cole Palmer fits perfectly into the Blues' "project" to invest heavily in young players after joining from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth an initial £40 million ($50 million).
Arteta defends tactics change with bizarre driving metaphor
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta used a curious metaphor about his daily drive to the Arsenal training ground in a bid to defend his recent tactical changes.
Confident France captain Dupont has wary eye on All Blacks opener
A week before the Rugby World Cup, with expectations rising in the squad and among the home fans, France captain Antoine Dupont warn the hosts "have to win" the opener against three-time champions New Zealand.
Guardiola on the mend after back surgery says deputy
Pep Guardiola is recovering well from a recent back operation, Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo said Friday.
Australia exit Basketball World Cup after loss to Slovenia
Australia exited the Basketball World Cup on Friday after a 91-80 loss to a Luka Doncic-inspired Slovenia as the second round got under way.
Champions South Africa facing 'tightly-contested' World Cup
South Africa may have thrashed New Zealand in their final warm-up game but Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Friday that they were heading into the "most tightly-contested World Cup in history."
Man City swoop for Nunes, Liverpool reject Saudi bid for Salah on deadline day
Manchester City signed Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes in a £53 million ($63 million) deal after selling Cole Palmer to Chelsea, while Liverpool reportedly turned down a £150 million offer from Saudi Arabia for Mohamed Salah in the hectic final hours before Friday's transfer deadline.
Rohit says India ready for Pakistan's pace test in Asia Cup
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team's experienced batsmen were unfazed by the threat of Pakistan's fast bowlers, ahead of the arch-rivals' blockbuster Asia Cup clash.
Ten Hag says Hojlund, Reguilon could make Man Utd debuts at Arsenal
New recruits Rasmus Hojlund and Sergio Reguilon could make their Manchester United debuts at Arsenal this weekend, according to manager Erik ten Hag.
Latvia coach wary after downing Spain at Basketball World Cup
Latvia head coach Luca Banchi warned his players to beware of "fake friends" after they added defending champions Spain to their giant-killing conquests at the Basketball World Cup on Friday.
Record hunter Verstappen fastest in first Monza practice
Max Verstappen got his bid for a record 10th straight Formula One win off to a promising start by topping the times in Friday's first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix.
Brighton make surprise swoop for Barcelona's Fati on loan
Brighton landed a major coup on Friday when they signed Barcelona's young star Ansu Fati on a season-long loan.
Barca starlet Yamal, 16, has chance to break more records with Spain
At just 16 years old, young Spanish winger Lamine Yamal hit another milestone Friday when he was called up to the senior national team for the first time.
Barca teen Yamal, Villarreal's Baena called into Spain squad
Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente selected Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal on Friday in his squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Georgia and Cyprus.
Liverpool reject Al-Ittihad offer for Salah: reports
Liverpool have rejected a blockbuster £150 million ($190 million) offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, according to reports on Friday
Kerr says Basketball World Cup scare will toughen US
Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States will be a better team after surviving their first real scare of the Basketball World Cup to beat Montenegro on Friday.