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Leicester take legal action against Premier League over financial charge
Championship club Leicester issued "urgent legal proceedings" against the Premier League and the English Football League after being charged with an alleged financial breach.
NBA Pelicans lose forward Ingram for at least two weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without injured star forward Brandon Ingram for at least two weeks as they fight for an NBA playoff berth, the team said on Friday.
Injured Neuer remains Germany's first choice 'keeper, says coach
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann insisted Friday that Manuel Neuer remains the team's number one goalkeeper for Euro 2024 despite not having played an international match since their disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign.
Marquez impresses despite crash in Portugal MotoGP practice
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez impressed on Friday in practice at Portugal's MotoGP as he continues to get to grips with his Ducati machine.
Six Nations strugglers Wales keep Georgia waiting over Test challenge
Six Nations flops Wales gave a coy reply on Friday to a cheeky challenge from second-tier Georgia to a rugby Test later this year, saying only "we'll be in touch".
Van der Poel crushes Van Aert over E3 Classic's cobbled hills
World champion Mathieu van der Poel won a war of attrition with arch-rival Wout van Aert on Friday to claim the first of cycling's cobbled classics, the E3 Saxo.
Georgia challenge Six Nations basement team Wales to a Test
Georgia have challenged Wales to a rugby Test in Tbilisi later this year, just days after Warren Gatland's side finished bottom of the Six Nations.
Owner of French football club Angers jailed for sexual assault
Said Chabane, owner of French football club Angers, on Friday received a two-year jail term, with one year suspended, for sexually assaulting six female employees.
Lopez grapples with history in quest for fifth Olympic gold
In the history of the modern Olympic Games, dating all the way back to 1896, only one athlete, Dutch speedskater Ireen Wust, has managed to win five golds in five successive Games.
France mounts security drill ahead of Olympic torch relay
French police tested their security plans for the Olympic torch relay on Friday, with a multi-layered ring of 100 officers set to be deployed to keep protesters at bay.
Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs
Malaysia said Friday it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved, raising fresh doubts over the future of the international multi-sport event.
Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh chase 280
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka post 280 in their first innings before their seamers rattled Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.
Double Swiss delight as Odermatt, Gut-Behrami claim super-G globes
There was double Swiss super-G delight at the World Cup finals in Saalbach on Friday as both Marco Odermatt and Lara Gut-Behrami finished atop the speed discipline's standings.
De Silva, Mendis hit fighting hundreds to guide Sri Lanka to 280
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka fight back against Bangladesh and finish their innings on 280, after having faced early troubles on Friday's opening day of the first Test.
Williams down to one car for Australian GP after Albon crash
Williams driver Alex Albon will use teammate Logan Sargeant's car for the rest of the Australian Grand Prix weekend after he destroyed his chassis in a high-speed crash during practice on Friday.
Ledecka wins World Cup super-G as Gut-Behrami claims another globe
Ester Ledecka, the Czech snowboarder turned speedster, won the women's super-G at the World Cup finals at Saalbach on Friday.
McLaren Racing chief Brown signs new long-term deal
McLaren Racing chief Zak Brown will remain at the helm until at least the 2030 season after inking a new long-term deal, the Formula One team said Friday.
Sri Lanka 217-5 against Bangladesh as de Silva leads fightback
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit unbeaten half-centuries as Sri Lanka fought back against Bangladesh to reach 217-5 at tea Friday on the opening day of the first Test.
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
Hamilton slumps to 18th in Melbourne practice as changes backfire
Despondent seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton bemoaned one of the "worst sessions for a long time" after changes made to his Mercedes backfired Friday in Melbourne.
Hurricanes rout Rebels to stay perfect atop Super Rugby table
Jordie Barrett bagged two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes thumped the Melbourne Rebels 54-28 on Friday to extend their 100 percent record at the top of the Super Rugby table.
Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost
Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.
Sri Lanka 92-5 in first Bangladesh Test after Khaled strikes
Khaled Ahmed claimed three early wickets as hosts Bangladesh steamrollered Sri Lanka's top half in the opening session of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.
Leclerc outpaces Verstappen in second practice for Australian GP
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc went quickest ahead of world champion Max Verstappen in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Carlos Sainz third barely two weeks after surgery.
Lillard 'phenomenal' as Bucks bounce back against Nets
Damian Lillard scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and came up with two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from a loss to NBA leaders Boston with a 115-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.
Super-swimmer Long turning 'anger and abandonment' into Paralympic glory
Paralympic swimming icon Jessica Long is gunning for more glory at the upcoming Paris Games after a traumatic journey from a Siberian orphanage to a phenomenal career in the pool.
Dazzling Foden puts pressure on Southgate to find England role
Phil Foden has been hailed as the best player in the Premier League by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola but where he fits into England boss Gareth Southgate's plans remains unclear just three months from Euro 2024.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Spurs ace Son came close to quitting international football
Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans.
T20 World Cup stars can boost US cricket, says ex-England quick Plunkett
England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett says cricket superstars such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam can help bolster the game in the United States when it hosts the T20 World Cup.
Norris beats Verstappen to go fastest in first Australian practice
McLaren's Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen on Friday to top the timesheets in a first practice in Melbourne that was disrupted when Alex Albon hit a wall at high speed.
Canadians win pairs figure skating world title as Uno leads men's short programme
Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps won an emotional and historic pairs figure skating world title on home ice on Thursday as Japan's two-time defending champion Shoma Uno topped the men's short programme.