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Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins women's world 400m title
Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas finally bagged world gold in the women’s 400m in Eugene on Friday.
US legend Allyson Felix defers retirement for world 4x400m relay
US track legend Allyson Felix has deferred her retirement to run heats for the women's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships, it was confirmed Friday.
'Lunatic' politicians can't stop cricket-mad Sri Lanka grandfather
Cricket-obsessed Percy Abeysekera has been a constant presence at Sri Lanka matches since their first Test against England in 1982 -- and even the country's worst economic crisis cannot keep him away.
Piercy surges to three-stroke lead at PGA 3M Open
Scott Piercy opened with four consecutive birdies on his way to a seven-under par 64, seizing a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's 3M Open.
India beat West Indies by 3 runs in first ODI
India just managed to hold off the challenge of an inspired West Indies team with the under-strength visitors coming away with a three-run victory in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.
Wrestling promoter Vince McMahon retires as WWE chairman
Vince McMahon, the promoter who built a pro wrestling show into a global entertainment empire, Friday announced he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment -- under a cloud of serious sexual misconduct allegations.
Sweden strike late to set up England Euro 2022 semi-final
Linda Sembrant's stoppage time winner broke Belgian hearts as Sweden won 1-0 in Leigh on Friday to set up a Euro 2022 semi-final with hosts England.
Topley strikes as England thrash South Africa in 2nd ODI
The returning Reece Topley sparked a dramatic collapse as England hammered South Africa by 118 runs in the second one-day international at Old Trafford on Friday to level the three-match series at 1-1.
Netherlands 'positive' Miedema will be fit to face France
The Netherlands are hopeful star striker Vivianne Miedema will be fit to face France in a highly-anticipated Euro 2022 quarter-final on Saturday.
Henderson sweeps into three-shot lead at Evian
Brooke Henderson birdied the final three holes for a second successive 64 and soared into a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Evian Championship on Friday.
Alcaraz edges closer to fifth title of 2022 in Hamburg
Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to his fifth title of 2022 on Friday when he breezed past Karen Khachanov 6-0, 6-2 to reach the Hamburg clay-court semi-finals.
Leclerc 'fighting for the win' in France as Sainz faces grid penalty
Charles Leclerc believes he will be fighting for victory in Sunday's French Grand Prix after he and Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz dominated Friday's opening practice day.
Former England batsman Trott named as new Afghanistan coach
Former England middle-order batsman Jonathan Trott was on Friday named as the new coach of Afghanistan, replacing Graham Thorpe who had to withdraw from the position on health grounds.
Pretorius strikes as South Africa dismiss England for 201 in 2nd ODI
Dwaine Pretorius marked his return to South Africa duty by taking four wickets as England were dismissed for 201 in the rain-affected second one-day international on Friday.
'You never know,' says Pogacar ahead of do-or-die Tour de France decider
Despite trailing by over three minutes going into the Tour de France's deciding weekend, defending champion Tadej Pogacar said "you never know" as he plotted the unlikely downfall of race leader Jonas Vingegaard.
Dhawan just short of century as India make 308-7 against West Indies
Shikhar Dhawan fell just short of an 18th century as India totalled 308 for seven against the West Indies in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.
Sainz leads Ferrari one-two, Hamilton laments 'not spectacular' Mercedes
Carlos Sainz led Charles Leclerc at the top of the times on Friday as Ferrari dominated second practice for the French Grand Prix ahead of world championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
Arsenal seal swoop for Man City's Zinchenko
Arsenal signed Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($36 million).
Vingegaard retains Tour de France control in latest Jumbo show
Christophe Laporte sprung a surprise to win stage 19 as his Jumbo-Visma teammate Jonas Vingegaard retained his Tour de France lead ahead of Saturday's deciding showdown in his intense struggle for the title with Tadej Pogacar.
Sainz leads Leclerc in Ferrari one-two in French GP practice
Carlos Sainz led Charles Leclerc at the top of the times on Friday as Ferrari dominated second practice for the French Grand Prix ahead of world championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
Peru's Garcia Leon strikes again in world 35km race walk
Peru's Kimberly Garcia Leon won her second race walk gold medal of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene after striding away to victory in the 35km event on Friday.
McIlroy to play at BMW PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy has signed up to play at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth for the first time in three years in a boost to the DP World Tour during golf's civil war.
Abbott hat-trick helps title-chasers Hampshire beat Gloucestershire
South Africa's Kyle Abbott took a hat-trick as Hampshire beat Gloucestershire by six wickets on Friday to maintain their challenge for English cricket's County Championship title.
Alaphilippe has high ambitions for Tour de Wallonie return
Double world road cycling champion Julian Alaphilippe said Friday he has high ambitions as he returns to competition in the Tour de Wallonie this weekend after missing the Tour de France following a heavy fall.
Protesters interrupt Tour de France again
A climate change protest held up the Tour de France on Friday during its 19th stage run from the Pyrenees to Cahors.
Leclerc tops Verstappen in opening practice for French GP
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of world champion and series leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull in Friday's opening free practice for this weekend’s French Grand Prix.
Djokovic completes 'Big Four' dream team at Laver Cup
Novak Djokovic confirmed Friday that he will join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe line-up at the Laver Cup that reunites the former "Big Four".
Pakistan celebrates its first woman to summit K2
Pakistan on Friday celebrated Samina Baig becoming the first woman from the country to summit K2, the world's second highest mountain.
Ryder Cup risks becoming 'nonsense' after LIV Golf defections
Europe and the United States will lock horns at the Ryder Cup next year but the tournament could be a pale shadow of its former self after multiple defections to the rebel LIV series.
Security fears stalk 2024 Paris Olympic organisers
Two years out from Paris hosting the Summer Olympics there is widespread concern over security, exacerbated by the dreadful spectacle of the chaotic scenes at the Champions League final at the Stade de France.
Ten Hag tells Maguire to win over critics, wants new players
New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag told skipper Harry Maguire on Friday that it is up to him to win over the fans by performing better.
Sri Lanka seek Galle turner to pay back Shaheen-less Pakistan
Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in the second Test starting Sunday against an upbeat Pakistan team that is fresh off a morale-boosting win.