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Djokovic has history on the line at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic can earn his latest slice of Wimbledon history with a third-round win on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to step up their title bids.
Tour de France to start with team time-trial 'bang'
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said he wants his Netcompany Ineos team to "start with a bang" when the Grande Boucle launches this weekend in Barcelona with an intriguing team time-trial.
Hamilton sparkles in Silverstone sunshine
Lewis Hamilton, a record nine-time winner at Silverstone, topped the free practice at the British Grand Prix fo Ferrari on Friday ahead of Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Dressed for success: Osaka reaches Wimbledon last 16 for first time
Japan's Naomi Osaka ended her long wait to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time with a 6-1, 6-3 win against Australian Daria Kasatkina on Friday.
Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031
Bayern Munich on Friday announced Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a deal running until 2031.
Dean says Australia final a 'fresh start' for England
England off-spinner Charlie Dean believes previous failures against Australia will count for little when they face their arch-rivals in the Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.
Doubles not a 'carnival sideshow' say players amid schedule row
Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a "viable profession" after a row over a potential reduction in the schedule.
Wimbledon giving Serena 'as much time' as possible for doubles
Wimbledon organisers are giving Serena Williams "as much time" as possible to get fit to play the doubles event alongside sister Venus, tournament director Jamie Baker said on Friday.
Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.
Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea
Thirty seconds before kick-off, humanoid robot footballers in red and blue jerseys await the referee's signal in the South Korean port city of Incheon.
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup
A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake.
Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe's France have been the outstanding team so far at this World Cup and will be expected to get the better of Paraguay on Saturday and extend their run to the quarter-finals.
Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, several media reported on Friday.
Wallabies riding wave of patriotic support against Ireland
Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday Australia will look to feed off a wave of patriotic sporting fever sweeping the country when they face Ireland in the Nations Championship.
All Blacks return to Christchurch 'a blessing', says Savea
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday it was a "blessing" to see how Christchurch has recovered 15 years after a deadly earthquake, as New Zealand prepare to play France at the new Te Kaha stadium.
'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly played his last World Cup match.
VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach Dalic after loss
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said VAR is taking "the joy out of football" after seeing his team have a stoppage time equaliser disallowed in their 2-1 World Cup defeat to Portugal on Thursday.
'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death
Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portgual's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota.
Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones
Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday against an Italy side looking to build on Six Nations success.
Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown
Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain.
Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
Substitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a gripping contest with Croatia.
Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash
Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists Australia can beat any team in world rugby, but the Wallabies' recent history points to an uphill task in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday.
Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico
England will travel to Mexico for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match knowing they face a huge altitude problem but powerless to do much about it as they prepare to enter the lion's den.
'I was just missing a goal,' says Spain's Yamal
Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team's performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup last 32 against Austria -- but admitted he would have liked to score.
'Royal wedding': Epic Swift-Kelce fairytale marriage begins
The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce kicked off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at the famed Madison Square Garden.
Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach
Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday's last 32 clash.
France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup
France forward Bradley Barcola warned on Thursday that Paraguay would bring a physical approach when the sides meet in the World Cup last 16 in Philadelphia.
Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa in at the Oval on Thursday.
Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'
Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie.
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.
Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.
Emotional Dimitrov enjoys redemptive Wimbledon win over Mensik
Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday.