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Djokovic, Alcaraz on brink of blockbuster Wimbledon title showdown
Novak Djokovic was standing on the brink of his 35th Grand Slam final and ninth at Wimbledon on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz aimed to book his spot in a blockbuster championship showdown.
Spain's San Fermin bull runs wrap up with 35 injured
Six men were injured Friday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain's famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 35 the total number of daredevils wounded during this year's fiesta.
Pakistan's Shaheen seeks Test landmark against Sri Lanka
Pakistan strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will seek to take his 100th Test wicket in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting in Galle on Sunday, a year after he was injured at the same ground.
History-chasing Jabeur hopes for third time lucky at Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur hopes it will be third time lucky when she attempts to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probe
Singapore's powerful anti-graft body issued an arrest notice for one of the city-state's richest people, his company said Friday, widening a probe into rare high-level corruption.
'Against their nature': When Brazil banned women from football
Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. Her crime? Playing football in Brazil.
France emerge from turbulent times with World Cup hopes renewed
The great underachievers in women's international football, France are hoping a late move to appoint Herve Renard as coach can make them genuine contenders at the World Cup after a turbulent few months threatened to derail their campaign entirely.
Jamaica hope to defy 'extreme disorganisation' to pull off World Cup upset
Jamaica must put rows with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Football: Women's World Cup Group F
The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.
Moyes says West Ham 'can't plan anything' as Rice move drags on
Frustrated West Ham coach David Moyes has lamented Declan Rice's drawn-out move to Arsenal, saying Friday he "can't plan anything" until the captain's transfer is done.
USA's new Major League Cricket makes big hitting start
Major League Cricket got underway in Texas on Thursday, and the most serious attempt yet to establish a domestic competition in the United States provided all the ingredients of a modern Twenty20 league.
Grieving Springboks captain Etzebeth to play against All Blacks
Stand-in South Africa skipper Eben Etzebeth will play against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father, a team official told AFP.
Australia and Argentina need win as clock ticks down to World Cup
Eddie Jones and Michael Cheika say Australia and Argentina are works in progress, but with the clock ticking to the Rugby World Cup, both coaches desperately need a win when the teams meet on Saturday.
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
The PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund have dropped a provision from their framework agreement that barred LIV Golf and the Tour from recruiting each other's players, the PGA Tour confirmed Thursday.
Djokovic looms large as Alcaraz bids to reach Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait.
Five things on Wimbledon finalist Marketa Vondrousova
Marketa Vondrousova is the first unseeded woman to reach the Wimbledon final in 60 years and faces Ons Jabeur for the title on Saturday.
Jaiswal's 143 not out puts India in control of 1st Test in West Indies
Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten debut Test hundred and a record opening partnership with captain Rohit Sharma provided an imposing foundation to India's dominant 312 for two in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 150 at the close of the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.
Confusion over launch date for African Football League
CAF confirmed at a meeting of their top officials in Abidjan on Thursday that the African Football League would kick off in October, but there is confusion over the starting date.
Kichenok dedicates Wimbledon title to Ukraine
Lyudmyla Kichenok received a lengthy standing ovation after dedicating her Wimbledon mixed doubles title to the people of Ukraine "fighting for their freedom".
Jabeur 'going full in' as she targets Wimbledon history
Ons Jabeur says she wants to make history for Tunisia and Africa by winning a Grand Slam title after reaching her second successive Wimbledon final on Thursday.
Wimbledon day 11: Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Thursday, the 11th day of the 2023 tournament at the All England Club:
Ireland captain Sexton's misconduct decision due 'in coming days'
The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton's disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected "in the coming days", AFP was told by the tournament organisers.
Jaiswal, Sharma centuries leave India in control against West Indies
Yashasvi Jaiswal joined his captain and partner Rohit Sharma as scorer of a century on his Test debut as their opening stand of 229 put India in absolute command at 245 for two in reply to the meagre West Indies first innings total of 150 at tea on the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.
Bastille Day stage could spark fireworks in Tour de France duel
The ongoing duel between defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two time winner Tadej Pogacar may ignite on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday's stage which falls on the French national holiday of July 14.
Jabeur, Vondrousova to clash for Wimbledon title
Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will meet in Saturday's Wimbledon women's final, helping the All England avoid a potentially embarrassing diplomatic headache.
Wallaby Gordon to join Toulon as Rugby World Cup cover
Australia scrum-half Jake Gordon will join Toulon as cover during the Rugby World Cup, the French Top 14 club announced on Thursday.
Vingegaard leads Tour ahead of 'decisive' mountains
Basque rider Ion Izagirre broke away to claim stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard retained a slender lead in his duel with Tadej Pogacar.
History makers Morocco to face Zambia in World Cup qualifiers
History-making 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco must win a group including Zambia to ensure qualification for the next edition in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Comeback queen Jabeur reaches second successive Wimbledon final
Ons Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and reach a second successive Wimbledon final on Thursday, saving the All England Club from a potentially embarrassing diplomatic headache.
Game, set, cat: Vondrousova feline good at Wimbledon
Marketa Vondrousova says she has arranged for a cat sitter so her husband can come and watch her play in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Sharma, Jaiswal build strong base for India against West Indies
India's opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal batted through a leisurely morning session and were closing in on the paltry West Indies total of 150 at lunch on the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.
Izagirre dominates stage as Vingegaard keeps Tour de France lead
Basque rider Ion Izagirre broke away for a solo triumph on stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard retained his slender lead.