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Gauff overpowers qualifier to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Coco Gauff swept into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday, seeing off the challenge of British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 with a minimum of fuss.
Vinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying
Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall.
Alcaraz back from brink to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon thriller
Carlos Alcaraz came back from the brink in a five-set thriller against close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday, winning 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 to keep his title defence on track.
Schar keen to show Swiss class against England at Euros
Fabian Schar is hoping to show England what Switzerland are capable of in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final, but warned against underestimating the misfiring opposition.
Sun breaks through for New Zealand at Wimbledon
Lulu Sun has taken a long, winding road to the Wimbledon last 16, from New Zealand via China, Switzerland, the United States and Slovakia.
Alcaraz dodges bullet to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon five-set thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
Norris makes it double top in McLaren 1-2 at Silverstone practice
Lando Norris made it a 'double top' in Friday's practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix, the McLaren driver outpacing his team-mate Oscar Piastri by three-tenths of a second before rain swept across the Silverstone circuit.
UEFA clear Manchester clubs, Nice and Girona to play in Europe
UEFA on Friday said Manchester City and Girona can both enter the Champions League and Manchester United and Nice can play in the Europa League after addressing multi-club ownership concerns.
Pogacar keeps Tour lead as Evenepoel wins 7th stage time-trial
Tadej Pogacar dug deep to keep the overall Tour de France lead after Friday's stage seven with Remco Evenepoel winning a thrilling 25.3km time-trial through the Burgundy vineyards.
Playing in South Africa 'special', says Springboks captain Kolisi
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says it will be "special" for the world champions to play at home for the first time since last July when they face Ireland on Saturday.
Zaniolo leaves Galatasaray to join Atalanta on loan
Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, who missed the ongoing Euros through injury, has joined Atalanta on loan from Galatasaray, the two clubs announced Friday.
Turkey says Demiral ban for Euros 'wolf' salute is unfair
Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands after UEFA banned him for two games on Friday for making a ultra-nationalist salute, a move Ankara blasted as "unfair and biased".
Vertonghen quits international football as most-capped Belgian
Veteran Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen, whose own goal knocked Belgium out of Euro 2024, announced his international retirement on Friday.
'Angel and gangster' Putintseva stands in Swiatek's Wimbledon path
Iga Swiatek's next opponent in her Wimbledon title push is Yulia Putintseva, the diminutive Kazakh who once described herself as "a gangster on court and angel off it".
RugbyU: Five South Africa v Ireland facts
Top-ranked South Africa host second-placed Ireland on July 6 and 13 in a Test series that has captured the imagination of the rugby world.
Double World Cup winner Erasmus seeks first triumph over Ireland
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus gazed across the Stade de France in Paris at celebratory Ireland supporters and was overheard saying "this is a bitter one to swallow".
Slot unfazed by pressure of replacing Klopp at Liverpool
Liverpool's new manager Arne Slot insists he can cope with the pressure of following in the footsteps of Anfield icon Jurgen Klopp.
Bellingham handed suspended one-game Euros ban for crotch grab celebration
Jude Bellingham is available for England's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland after he was given on Friday a suspended one-game ban for his controversial celebration after scoring against Slovakia in the previous round.
WSL record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema joins Man City
Manchester City on Friday announced they had signed Women's Super League record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema on a three-year deal after the Netherlands international's contract with Arsenal expired.
Martinez the shoot-out 'animal' roars again for Argentina
It will be tough for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to top his penalty shoot-out heroics from the run to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 but that certainly won't stop him trying.
Berlin's Turks stoked for Euros quarter-final 'home game'
Members of Berlin's large Turkish community have vowed to paint the town red when their team comes to the German capital to play the Netherlands in Euro 2024 on Saturday.
New Wallabies skipper Wright expecting tough first Test from Wales
Wallabies skipper Liam Wright expects to meet a combative Wales in his first match in charge, but said Friday he was confident Joe Schmidt's new-look team had the weapons to tame them.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday.
Zimbabwe, India look to future in T20 series
Zimbabwe and India will be looking to the future when they start a five-match Twenty20 international series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
Boxer Garcia 'expelled' by WBC chief after racist rant
The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled embattled fighter Ryan Garcia from its events on Thursday after he posted a racist rant on social media.
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters
Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.
Hungarian sabre-rattler Szilagyi eyes more Olympic gold
Aron Szilagyi had some false starts sporting-wise but the sound of swords clashing set him on a path to becoming the first male fencer to win three Olympic individual titles.
Alcaraz faces friendly fire at Wimbledon as Gauff meets British outsider
Carlos Alcaraz must put his friendship with Frances Tiafoe to one side as the defending champion targets a place in the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday.
Rising stars Gakpo, Guler lead charge as Netherlands battle Turkey for Euros semis
Cody Gakpo and Arda Guler endured frustrating seasons but both have established themselves as their teams' vital players as the Netherlands face Turkey in a Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.
In-form Switzerland eye Euros history against England
Switzerland have never reached the last four of a major international tournament but have shown that they can battle with the big boys ahead of their Euro 2024 clash with England on Saturday.
'Dude, don't disrespect me,' says Fritz to bitter Wimbledon rival
Taylor Fritz reignited his bitter feud with Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon on Thursday when he told the Frenchman: "Dude, don't disrespect me".
Murray saluted at Wimbledon despite doubles exit as Djokovic wins
Andy Murray was given an emotional tribute after his final Wimbledon tournament started with a men's doubles defeat as long-time rival Novak Djokovic came through a testing workout on Thursday.
'I wish I could play forever' says tearful Murray at Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday, weeping openly in front of his adoring fans before admitting: "I wish I could play forever."
Springer sizzles with 59 to lead John Deere Classic
Hayden Springer shot a sensational 12-under-par 59 to surge into a four-shot clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic in Illinois on Thursday.
Tearful Murray suffers losing start to Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday when he and brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men's doubles before the former champion wept openly on Centre Court.
Serin to skipper France rugby team with eight newcomers against Argentina
Scrum-half Baptiste Serin will skipper a new-look France team with eight uncapped players for Saturday's rugby international against Argentina in Mendoza.
Portugal star Silva defends Ronaldo against critics
Portugal's Bernardo Silva on Thursday defended captain Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism levelled his way after the superstar's penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024, and said the forward's emotional reaction was "normal".
'Tie his shoes together': Spain wary of 'brutal' Kroos
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side may need to get creative to stop Germany's "brutal" Toni Kroos in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart.
Sainz opens up on stress over move from Ferrari
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said on Thursday that he is suffering from stress caused by the time-consuming task of finding a team for next season.