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Germany coach vows to fight on after shock World Cup exit
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said Saturday she has no intention of quitting despite their shock early exit from the Women's World Cup and denied reports of a rift with her squad.
Fritz downs Murray on way to Washington semis, Evans topples Tiafoe
Top-seeded Taylor Fritz battled past three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 then returned to breeze past Jordan Thompson and reach the semi-finals of the rain-hit Washington Open on Friday.
Netherlands wary of 'big-hearted' South Africa in World Cup last 16
Coach Andries Jonker has warned his Netherlands team to expect a South Africa side that gives their "heart and soul" when they meet in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Sunday.
Fritz fightback ousts Murray while Pegula wins at Washington
Top-seeded Taylor Fritz outlasted three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 and faced a quarter-final later on Friday at the rain-hit Washington Open.
Fritz outlasts Murray to advance at rain-hit Washington
Top-seeded Taylor Fritz outlasted three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 and faced a quarter-final later on Friday at the rain-hit Washington Open.
Southampton strike late to launch bid for Premier League return
Southampton kicked off their bid for an immediate return to the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday in the opening game of the "toughest ever" Championship season on Friday.
'No hesitation' as Biles prepares for return
Four-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles geared up for her highly anticipated return to competition with an impressive practice session ahead of Saturday's US Classic -- her first event since the Tokyo Olympics.
Lakers agree to terms with Davis on 3-year $186 mn deal: report
NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis has agreed to terms on a three-year maximum contract extension worth $186 million, a deal with the NBA's richest-ever annual extension at $62 million, ESPN reported Friday.
NFL rusher Kamara, defender Lammons handed 3-game bans
New Orleans Saints rusher Alvin Kamara and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Chris Lammons were issued three-game suspensions Friday by the NFL for their roles in a 2022 Las Vegas nightclub fight.
Italian football clubs lost 3.6 bn euros during Covid pandemic
Italian professional football clubs lost 3.6 billion euros ($3.97 bn) between 2019 and 2022 due to Covid and pandemic-related restrictions, according to an annual report.
Thiem saves five match points to reach first final since 2020
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem reached his first final since 2020 on Friday when he saved five match points to defeat Laslo Djere in the semi-finals of the Kitzbuhuel clay-court tournament.
Evans leads Rally of Finland as Rovanpera, Tanak crash
Britain's Elfyn Evans grabbed the lead of the Rally of Finland on Friday after world champion and home favourite Kalle Rovanpera spectacularly crashed out.
Pegula rallies past Svitolina to reach Washington semis
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula outlasted Wimbledon semi-finalist Elina Svitolina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday, holding off a late fightback to reach the Washington Open semi-finals.
Evenepoel aims to back rivals into corner in world title bid
Remco Evenepoel will defend his men's cycling world road race title in Scotland on Sunday on a course that culminates on the streets of Glasgow and which should suit the Belgian showman.
Germany questions footballing future after shock Women's World Cup exit
As the dust settled on Germany's shock group stage exit from the Women's World Cup, officials and media sweated over the problems ingrained in the country's once proud football set-up.
Arteta expects Jesus to return 'soon' after surgery
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus should return to action "soon" after the Brazil forward underwent knee surgery that will sideline him from the start of the Premier League season.
Aleix Espargaro tops Silverstone practice
Aleix Espargaro produced a late flash of magic to top the times of a crash-marred second practice for the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Friday.
Rovanpera crashes, Tanak limps out of Rally of Finland
World champion Kalle Rovanpera crashed when leading his home Rally of Finland on Friday.
After Spanish ban, dwarf bullfighters take show to France
A Spanish troupe of dwarf bullfighters have taken their act to France after their home country banned such shows on the grounds that they encouraged mockery of disabled people.
Gvardiol close to finalising Man City move
Pep Guardiola confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol was undergoing a medical at Manchester City on Friday ahead of a proposed move from RB Leipzig as he prepared his team to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Xabi Alonso extends deal at Leverkusen to 2026
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has extended his contract by two years to 2026, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday.
Germany questions footballing future after shock World Cup exit
As the dust settled on Germany's shock group stage exit from the Women's World Cup, officials and media questioned how ingrained the problems in the country's once proud football set-up are.
Zambia women's World Cup coach accused of sexual misconduct
Zambia's football association on Friday expressed "surprise" at claims its women's coach abused a squad member at the current World Cup, after FIFA launched an investigation into what it called an "allegation of misconduct".
Spain pursue World Cup history but Japan thrashing 'left a mark'
Underfire coach Jorge Vilda says his Spain team will learn from their heavy defeat by Japan as they aim to make history by winning a Women's World Cup knockout game for the first time against Switzerland on Saturday.
Women's World Cup crowds up 30 percent on 2019: FIFA
Attendances at the Women's World Cup are up nearly 30 percent on 2019, FIFA said Friday, declaring that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand had "exceeded expectations in many ways".
Women's World Cup host Australia eyes men's version in 2034
Australia is interested in holding the men's World Cup in 2034, football's governing body in the country said Friday, as it looks to build off the momentum of hosting the women's version.
Pegula advances but rain puts Fritz-Murray on hold in Washington
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula reached her eighth WTA quarter-final of the year on Thursday, but the anticipated men's clash between Taylor Fritz and Andy Murray was postponed as rain washed out the night session of the hardcourt tennis tournament in Washington.
'Iron Mike' Tyson to be in Ngannou's corner for Fury fight
Mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou will have heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in his corner when he faces World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
Red-hot All Blacks 'beatable', says Wallabies star Kerevi
Game-breaking back Samu Kerevi says Australia's winless start to the year has been "unacceptable", but he believes they can defy history by upsetting New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.
England and Japan sense World Cup chance as US falter, Germany flop
Germany's shock exit and the United States' plodding performances were just two of the surprises of a wild Women's World Cup group stage, with England and Japan now leading the charge when the knockouts begin on Saturday.
'Twisting again' Biles prepares gymnastics comeback
Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded "twisties" firmly behind her in what could be the first step on the road towards next year's Olympic games.
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.