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Firmino hits hat-trick on Saudi debut
Brazilian forward and former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino hit a hat-trick on his Saudi Pro League debut on Friday as Al- Ahli defeated Al-Hazem 3-1.
Hurdles star McLaughlin out of world championships with injury
Reigning world and Olympic 400-meter hurdles champion Sydney McLaughlin said Friday a knee injury will keep her from competing in the World Athletics Championships that open next week in Budapest.
Samsonova upsets Sabalenka to advance in Montreal
Russia's Liudmila Samsonova upset Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to book her place in the quarter-finals of the weather-hit WTA Montreal Open on Friday.
Haaland scores first goal of Premier League season after three minutes
Erling Haaland took just over three minutes to score the opening goal of the Premier League season as Manchester City struck early at Burnley on Friday.
Mickelson denies Ryder Cup bet after book claim
Phil Mickelson has denied placing bets on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup made by a former gambling associate in a forthcoming memoir.
Thomas predicts 'bright future' for Tarling after time-trial bronze
Josh Tarling was tipped for the top by fellow Welshman and former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on Friday after the 19-year-old claimed a surprise bronze medal in the world championship time trial.
Kane arrives in Germany ahead of 'imminent' Bayern Munich move
England captain Harry Kane arrived in Germany on Friday after Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the striker is on the brink of signing for Bayern Munich.
Veteran manager Hodgson as excited as ever by start of new season
Roy Hodgson insists his enthusiasm for football management remains undimmed as he prepares to lead boyhood club Crystal Palace into a new Premier League campaign.
Evenepoel becomes youngest world time trial champion
Remco Evenepoel on Friday became the youngest world time trial champion, adding victory to his Vuelta a Espana and 2022 world road race crowns.
Norway's record-breaking climber defends feat after sherpa death
A Norwegian climber who last month became the joint-fastest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks said her team did everything they could to help a dying sherpa as they completed their quest on K2.
Chelsea consider return to transfer market after Nkunku injury
Mauricio Pochettino said Friday that Chelsea could have to go back into the transfer market after Blues forward Christopher Nkunku underwent knee surgery.
Evenepoel wins time trial world title
Remco Evenepoel of Belgium won the men's time trial world title on Friday ahead of Filippo Ganna of Italy with Britain's Josh Tarling in third.
Brighton boss says he's 'already forgotten' Caicedo
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi insisted he'd "already forgotten" about midfielder Moises Caicedo after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed the Reds had reached an agreement for the Ecuador international.
Barcelona sell 120m euro share in digital platform
Barcelona have sold nearly a third of shares in the club's digital platform Barca Vision for 120 million euros ($131.9m), the Spanish champions announced on Friday in a move which should ease the recruitment of new players.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag happy to have Hojlund over Kane
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted Friday he had no regrets about bringing Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford instead of Bayern Munich-bound Harry Kane.
France international Ben Yedder charged over alleged rape
Monaco and France forward Wissam Ben Yedder has been charged with "rape, attempted rape and sexual assault" over alleged acts committed on the Cote d'Azur last month, prosecutors in Nice said on Friday.
Musk says cage fight with Zuckerberg will be in Italy
Elon Musk said Friday that his much-hyped cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg would take place in Italy, as authorities there confirmed talks about hosting a "great charity event."
Arteta says early transfers could bolster Arsenal's title bid
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal may have stolen a march over their Premier League rivals with an early conclusion to the club's summer transfer window dealings.
Ewing extends Women's British Open lead to five shots
American Ally Ewing stormed into a five-shot lead with a brilliant second-round 66 in the Women's British Open at Walton Heath on Friday.
Greece's Antetokounmpo to miss basketball World Cup
Greece's hopes of landing basketball's World Cup took a major blow on Friday when their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo announced he will miss the tournament.
PSG coach Luis Enrique hoping for Mbappe 'agreement'
Luis Enrique said Friday he hoped "an agreement can be found" with Kylian Mbappe as Paris Saint-Germain look set to open their Ligue 1 campaign without the French superstar.
Kane move to Bayern Munich 'imminent', says Spurs boss
Harry Kane is on the brink of a move to Bayern Munich, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Friday.
Bayern still working to seal Kane deal: Tuchel
Bayern Munich are working with the "highest priority" to sign England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham but the deal is not finalised yet, the German club's boss said Friday.
Howe adamant Newcastle 'can't slap money on the table'
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe insisted on Friday he cannot just "slap money on the table" while trying to bolster his squad during the transfer window despite the backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Japan coach tells team to 'be proud' after World Cup exit
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said his team could take pride in their run at the Women's World Cup despite being knocked out in the quarter-finals in a 2-1 defeat by Sweden on Friday.
Real Madrid not searching for Courtois replacement, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the Spanish giants are not chasing a new goalkeeper in the transfer market to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois ahead of the new La Liga season.
Dembele deal '99 percent done', says PSG coach Luis Enrique
France international Ousmane Dembele's move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona is "99 percent" done, coach Luis Enrique said Friday.
Liverpool agree British record £110 million fee for Caicedo
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday the Reds have reached an agreement with Brighton for the transfer of Moises Caicedo, for a reported British record fee of £110 million ($140 million, 127 million euros).
All former champions out as Sweden set up Spain World Cup semi-final
A new name will be engraved on the Women's World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 on Friday, with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semi-final with Spain
Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on Friday and set up a Women's World Cup semi-final with Spain.
England warn 'best yet to come' despite James World Cup ban
Goalkeeper Mary Earps said the "best is yet to come" from England despite losing Lauren James for two Women's World Cup games starting with the quarter-final on Saturday against Colombia.
Australia skipper Kerr to start World Cup clash if fully fit: coach
Australia skipper Sam Kerr will start against France in Saturday's Women's World Cup quarter-final if fully fit after a calf injury, coach Tony Gustavsson said.