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Pogacar triumphs on first Tour de France mountain
Already wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey defending, champion Tadej Pogacar overtook the last of a breakaway and his key rival Jonas Vingegaard in a last gasp burst atop a steep mountain ascent on Friday.
Fiji's Nakarawa joins Castres with Rugby World Cup motivation
Lock Leone Nakarawa said on Friday he has joined Castres on a one-year deal to help him claim a spot in Fiji's squad at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Verstappen dominates opening practice for Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen monopolised first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday to underline his status as the one to beat this weekend at the circuit owned by his Red Bull team.
Djokovic faces Norrie for place in Wimbledon final as Kyrgios waits
History-chasing Novak Djokovic takes on Britain's Cameron Norrie in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday as Nick Kyrgios gets a day off following the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal with an injury.
'Everyone wanted us to go to war': Kyrgios sorry not to face Nadal
Nick Kyrgios said Friday he was disappointed not to face Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, saying that "everyone did want to see us go to war out there".
Former Arsenal star Wilshere retires at 30
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has retired at the age of just 30.
Pogba heading to Turin before Juventus return
Paul Pogba is travelling to Turin on Friday ahead of the France midfielder's return as a free agent to Juventus, the Serie A club where he made his name.
Born in Russia, made in Kazakhstan: Rybakina eyes Wimbledon title
Born in Moscow but representing Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina could be crowned Wimbledon champion on Saturday in a potentially awkward moment for organisers.
Ajax smash Dutch transfer record for Bergwijn
Steven Bergwijn has joined Ajax from Tottenham on a five-year deal for a Dutch transfer record of 31.5 million euros ($31.9 million), the Amsterdam club announced Friday.
Kipchoge to make return at Berlin Marathon
Kenyan world record holder Eliud Kipchoge will make his next competitive appearance at the 2022 Berlin Marathon on September 25, his NN Running Team announced Friday.
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini: A long fall from grace
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, were on Friday acquitted following a two-week trial in June over a suspected fraudulent payment that rocked the sport and brought a premature end to their time at the top.
France ready to take to skies against Japan in rugby Test
France captain Charles Ollivon said Friday that the Six Nations champions are ready for an aerial assault when they take on Japan in the second Test in Tokyo on Saturday.
Australia and England gearing for massive forward battle
Australia and England are gearing up for a "gladiatorial" forwards battle in the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday with the clash between big props Taniela Tupou and Ellis Genge shaping as pivotal.
US women beat Jamaica 5-0, book World Cup berth
The United States steamrolled Jamaica 5-0 on Thursday to book a return to the women's World Cup, helped by Haiti's 3-0 victory over Mexico in the CONCACAF W Championship.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
Novak Djokovic is preparing for Friday's Wimbledon semi-final against Cameron Norrie safe in the knowledge that his greatest rival Rafael Nadal no longer stands in the way of a 21st Grand Slam triumph.
Wimbledon trailblazer Jabeur: 'Coming for the title'
Ons Jabeur said that the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title."
Kyrgios 'finally appreciating where he is': mother
Nick Kyrgios' mother says she has seen a big difference in her son this year, who is "finally appreciating where he is" and enjoying life.
Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".
Cheika hoping for Salta sparkle repeat against Scotland
Argentina coach Michael Cheika is hoping to sprinkle more magic on the Salta rugby stadium when he returns there for Saturday's clash with Scotland for the first time since orchestrating a remarkable comeback for the Wallabies.
Liverpool, Man Utd spearhead top clubs' post-pandemic Asia tours
Manchester United and Liverpool will next week kick off a packed pre-season as European clubs return to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the pandemic, keen to tap back into lucrative markets.
World Rugby clarifies concussion process after Sexton selection
World Rugby released a statement Friday clarifying its concussion safety measures after Ireland's selection of captain Johnny Sexton for the second Test against New Zealand drew criticism from a lobby group of rugby's "failing" protocols.
Sports clubs no longer a family affair, strictly business only
Time was when sports teams and franchises were largely family enterprises, but now it is investment funds and consortiums buying them despite a downturn in the global economy.
Slovakia's Slafkovsky goes to Canadiens with NHL draft top pick
Juraj Slafkovsky, the teenage hockey star who propelled Slovakia to Olympic bronze in Beijing this year, was selected with the No. 1 pick by the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in the NHL draft.
Soccer star Rapinoe nods to detained Brittney Griner at W.House
US soccer icon Megan Rapinoe paid silent tribute Thursday to a fellow sports star -- basketballer Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia -- during a White House awards ceremony.
Pooran blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Bangladesh
Captain Nicholas Pooran was at his devastating best in blazing the West Indies to a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20 International at the Guyana National Stadium on Thursday.
Canada's Svensson seizes PGA Barbasol lead on eagle wings
Canada's Adam Svensson eagled twice in shooting a 10-under par 62 to grab a two-stroke lead late in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship.
Norway start Women's Euro bid by routing Northern Ireland
Norway eased to a 4-1 win over out-classed Northern Ireland in their Women's Euro 2022 opener on Thursday.
Di Maria arrives in Turin for Juventus move
Angel Di Maria landed in Turin on Thursday night ahead of his move to Juventus after being released by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
Injuries force Cheika to make four Pumas changes for Scotland
Injuries have forced Argentina's Australian coach Michael Cheika to make four changes for the Pumas' second Test against Scotland in Salta on Saturday.
Pandya stars as India beat England in T20 opener
Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century and took four wickets as India beat England by 50 runs in Southampton on Thursday.
Raiders make Morgan NFL's first black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan was hired as president of the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, becoming the first black woman to serve as president for any NFL team.
Rafael Nadal: Brilliant career cursed by injury
Rafael Nadal has collected a record 22 Grand Slam titles but a career plagued by injuries has undoubtedly robbed him of even more.