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US sprinting phenom Wilson makes case for Paris relay spot
Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old sensation who is headed to the Olympics as part of the US 4X400m relay pool made his case to compete in Paris with a sizzling 44.20sec at a meet in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday.
Rookie Meissner seizes lead in PGA Barracuda Championship
Rookie Mac Meissner posted eight birdies to tally 16 points and take a one-point lead at the US PGA Tour Barracuda Championship on Friday in search of his first US PGA Tour victory.
Thailand's Chanettee takes lead at LPGA Dana Open
Thailand's Chanettee Wannasaen managed a birdie-eagle finish to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Dana Open.
Churchill Downs lifts suspension of star trainer Baffert
Churchill Downs lifted its suspension of star trainer Bob Baffert on Friday, opening the door for Baffert's return at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Zverev clinches season-leading 43rd win, aims to be 'happiest man on planet'
Alexander Zverev claimed a season-leading 43rd win on Friday with a straight-sets victory over Zhang Zhizhen of China to edge closer to back-to-back titles at his hometown Hamburg tournament.
Eubanks and Giron advance to Newport ATP semi-final matchup
Chris Eubanks won five of the last six points in a third-set tiebreaker to defeat Australia's Aleksandar Vukic on Friday and reach the ATP Hall of Fame Open semi-finals.
McIlroy eyes some sun after missing cut at blustery British Open
Rory McIlroy said his mind had turned to where to go on holiday next week for the final 14 holes of his round on Friday after a disastrous start ensured he missed the British Open cut.
MLS Fire to compensate ticket buyers if Messi doesn't play
The Chicago Fire announced a fan credit guarantee on Friday that will ensure compensation for ticket buyers if Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is unavailable for their August 31 match.
West Indies century-maker Hodge glad to survive 'brutal' Wood battle
Kavem Hodge was proud to have emerged with a maiden Test hundred following a "brutal" encounter with Mark Wood at Trent Bridge on Friday after reminding the England fast bowler he had a "wife and kids at home".
Lowry takes British Open lead as McIlroy, Woods miss cut
Shane Lowry moved into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par after his second round at Royal Troon on Friday as Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were among the star names to miss the cut.
Eubanks edges Vukic to reach Newport ATP semi-finals
Chris Eubanks won five of the last six points in a third-set tiebreaker to defeat Australia's Aleksandar Vukic on Friday to reach the ATP Hall of Fame Open semi-finals.
Rory McIlroy shoots 11 over to miss British Open cut
Rory McIlroy's 10-year wait to win a major will stretch into 2025 after missing the cut at the British Open on Friday.
Norris stays the 'nice guy' and tops Hungarian practice
McLaren's Lando Norris said he had no intention of changing his "nice guy" behaviour after he outpaced world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull to top the times on Friday in a sweltering second free practice ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
'Fight for first over,' says Vingegaard as Pogacar eyes Tour victory
Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard said a third straight Tour de France title was beyond him after Tadej Pogacar extended his lead on Friday's gruelling mountain stage.
Red Bull boss Horner wants Perez to realise potential after 'head-spin'
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said under-fire driver Sergio Perez had been in a "head-spin" in recent races and warned the Mexican that he needs to "realise his potential".
Marseille's new striker Greenwood deflects questions about controversial past
English striker Mason Greenwood said he only wanted to look forward when he was asked at his first Marseille press conference on Friday about the uproar surrounding his arrival at the club.
Hundred hero Hodge stars for West Indies as England toil without Anderson
Kavem Hodge scored his maiden Test hundred as West Indies made life tough for England in Nottingham on Friday during their first day in the field since James Anderson's international retirement.
Norris on top after beating Verstappen in second practice
McLaren's Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull to top the times in Friday's second free practice session, run in hot conditions, ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Pogacar wins 19th stage to close on Tour de France triumph
Tadej Pogacar climbed to a convincing victory on stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, extending his overall lead over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard to close on a historic Tour-Giro double.
Injury-hit Crouser sees light at end of tunnel going into Olympics
Ryan Crouser says he can see the light at the end of the tunnel as he readies his bid for a third successive Olympic shot put title off the back of three injury setbacks.
Nadal reaches Bastad semi-finals after four-hour marathon
Rafael Nadal fought into the semi-finals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes.
Howe 'very committed' to Newcastle after England link
Eddie Howe insists he is "very committed" to Newcastle as long as he is backed by the club after being installed as one of the leading contenders to take over as England manager.
British Open leader Lowry relieved to recover from lost and found ball
Shane Lowry said he was relieved to escape with a dramatic double bogey six on the 11th hole of his second round at the British Open as he moved to the top of the leaderboard on seven under par.
West Indies' Athanaze and Hodge frustrate England in second Test
Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge both compiled fifties as the West Indies checked England's progress in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Pogacar closes on Tour de France triumph with stage 19 win
Tadej Pogacar climbed to a convincing victory on stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, extending his overall lead over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard to close on a historic Tour-Giro double.
Woods determined to fight on despite worst ever British Open
Tiger Woods believes he needs more golf to refind his "competitive flow" rather than considering retirement after missing the cut with his worst ever performance at the British Open on Friday.
Lowry takes British Open lead as torrid Tiger misses cut
Shane Lowry moved into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par after his second round at Royal Troon on Friday as a tame Tiger Woods limped to 14 over to miss the cut.
FA identify 'number of candidates' to replace Southgate as England boss
The Football Association have identified a "number of candidates" to replace Gareth Southgate as they search for an England manager capable of "winning a major tournament".
Martial arts actress Cheng Pei-pei of 'Crouching Tiger' fame dies at 78
Cheng Pei-pei, an actress considered one of the first-ever woman action stars who got her start in Hong Kong's martial arts films before starring in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", has died at the age of 78, her family said Friday.
Bashir at the double as England stay on top against West Indies
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir took his first Test wickets on home soil as a promising morning for the West Indies in the second Test turned sour on Friday.
Wales edge Queensland Reds to snap long losing streak
Scrum-half Kieran Hardy scored a try in the dying minute to salvage a 36-35 victory for Wales against the Queensland Reds on Friday and snap a long losing streak.
Lowry takes British Open lead, Woods, McIlroy battle to make cut
Shane Lowry moved back into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par midway through his second round as Tiger Woods looks set to miss the cut at Royal Troon on Friday.
Fine-tuning Bol feeling confident for Paris Olympics
World champion Femke Bol said on Friday she will head to the Paris Olympics in confident form, having taken inspiration from US gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
World Cup winner Boateng let off with warning in assault retrial
Germany's World Cup winner Jerome Boateng on Friday won a legal odyssey against his former girlfriend who had accused him of assault, receiving only a warning from a Munich court in a retrial.
Euros champion Morata signs for AC Milan
Alvaro Morata signed for AC Milan from Atletico Madrid on Friday, the Spain striker returning to Serie A days after winning Euro 2024.
Everton takeover talks called off
Everton's potential sale to the Friedkin Group will not go ahead after the Premier League club failed to reach an agreement with the American investors.
Former IOC vice-president Kevan Gosper dies
Former Olympic powerbroker Kevan Gosper, one of Australia's top sports administrators, has died aged 90, the Australian Olympic Committee said Friday.
Experimental Springboks tackle Portuguese in historic Test
The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago.
Alaalatoa says crucial Australia keep win streak going against Georgia
Wallabies skipper Allan Alaalatoa stressed on Friday the importance of maintaining momentum under new coach Joe Schmidt, forecasting a physical game against Georgia this weekend.