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Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final
Defending champions Toulouse held off Bayonne 32-25 on Friday to advance to the final of the Top 14 where they will play the winners of the second semi-final between Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon.
Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Friday teams from the "south" have an advantage on European teams at the Club World Cup because of the current high temperatures in the United States.
'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas
The British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje brushed off Friday's defeat against Argentina in Dublin, saying his side will "live, learn and get better".
Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead
England's Tommy Fleetwood made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas at the PGA Travelers Championship.
Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the Brazilians at the Club World Cup on Friday, but said Nicolas Jackson's second-half sending-off would have no impact on his future at Stamford Bridge.
Lions slump to warm-up defeat by Argentina
The British & Irish Lions will set off for Australia on the back of a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in their warm-up Test in Dubin on Friday.
Habz, Stark light up Diamond League as Girma banishes Paris blues
Unheralded Azzedine Habz and Grace Stark lit up a drama-loaded Diamond League meet in Paris on Friday, snatching the limelight with two outstanding performances that put a raft of higher-profile athletes in the shade.
Haliburton warns Pacers of 'poison' of outside noise before NBA Finals game 7
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton says the Pacers must keep their focus firmly on the Oklahoma City Thunder and block out the "poison" of narratives popping up around game seven of the NBA Finals.
Benfica knock out Auckland in delayed Club World Cup romp
Benfica sailed to a 6-0 win to eliminate Auckland City from the Club World Cup on Friday in Orlando in a match which suffered a long weather delay, with Angel Di Maria netting two penalties.
Benfica knock out Auckland in Club World Cup romp
Benfica romped to a 6-0 win over Auckland City on Friday in a Club World Cup match in Orlando which suffered a long weather delay, with Angel Di Maria netting two penalties.
Flamengo fightback floors Chelsea at Club World Cup
Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday, maintaining an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
Jaiswal salutes 'special' hundred as Vaughan 'staggered' to see England bowl first
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal was proud of a "very special" innings as he inflicted yet more pain upon England with a fine century in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
Wirtz wants to 'win everything' for Liverpool after record move
Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.
Sabalenka saves four match points against Rybakina to reach Berlin semis
World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to book her ticket to the semi-finals on grass in Berlin on Friday.
Liverpool complete record swoop for Wirtz from Leverkusen
Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.
Alcaraz extends winning streak, Draper into semi-finals at Queen's
Carlos Alcaraz was relieved to overcome the challenge of Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Queen's Club and extend his career-best winning streak to 16 matches on Friday.
Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England
Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday.
Zverev battles in Halle, faces Medvedev in semis
Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli and progress to the last four of the Wimbledon warm-up.
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races.
Draper digs deep to reach Queen's semi-finals for first time
Jack Draper reached the Queen's Club semi-finals for the first time with a tense 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima on Friday.
Afghan-born Nadia Nadim returns to Danish team for Euros
Former Denmark star Nadia Nadim will make her return to the national team for the women's Euro 2025 tournament after an 18-month absence, the Danish Football Association announced Friday.
Ton-up Jaiswal makes England toil in first Test as India take control
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his first Test innings in England with a superb century and captain Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten fifty as the tourists took control of the series opener at Headingley on Friday.
NBA star Durant takes minority PSG stake
Basketball star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions announced Friday, without saying how many shares the power forward had acquired.
Zverev battles into Halle semis, joined by Medvedev
Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli and progress to the last four of the Wimbledon warm-up.
Bangladesh's lead over Sri Lanka nears 200 in first Test
Bangladesh edged ahead of Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in Galle on Friday, extending their lead to 187 runs with seven wickets in hand.
Liverpool agree deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez: reports
Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million), according to reports on Friday.
Sinner says early Halle exit gives him more time to prepare for Wimbledon
World number one Jannik Sinner is looking forward to a bit of unexpected down-time after his second round loss at Halle, to better prepare for Wimbledon.
England strike back against India in first Test
England hit back with two wickets just before lunch on the opening day of the first Test after India threatened to make Ben Stokes pay for opting to bowl first at Headingley on Friday.
Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team
Three-time America's Cup winning sailor Peter Burling will bring his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa for the next edition it was announced on Friday.
Salah among nominees for PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award on Friday.
Three-time world champion figure skater Sakamoto to retire
Japan's three-time world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto said Friday she will retire after the Winter Olympics in February.
Rays pitcher Bigge hospitalized after being struck by foul ball
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was hospitalized for evaluation after he was struck on the right side of his face by a foul ball as he stood in the dugout during the team's 4-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.