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Ex-NBA All-Star Kemba Walker signs for Monaco
Former NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker signed for next season with Monaco on Friday.
Hunter Harman becomes the hunted after taking lead at British Open
American Brian Harman is on course for the biggest win of his career after surging to the top of the British Open leaderboard, reaching 10 under par after his second round on Friday.
Bairstow's stunning 99 no takes England to 592 in fourth Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 99 not out rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia in a must-win fourth Ashes Test for the hosts at Old Trafford on Friday.
Harman eagles 18th as he soars into lead at British Open
American Brian Harman stormed into a five-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after a faultless 65 left him on 10 under par as bigger names struggled to keep pace.
Drivers concerned at new tyre rules ahead of Hungarian GP
Several drivers expressed concern on Friday about abrupt mandatory qualifying tyre-choice rule changes ahead of opening practice at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Merckx says Vingegaard is strongest on Grand Tours
Cycling's all-time great Eddy Merckx believes Jonas Vingegaard's climbing makes him stronger on Grand Tours than his rival Tadej Pogacar, he told AFP ahead of stage 19 on Friday.
Brook and Stokes add to Australia's agony in fourth Test
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes hit fifties as England stepped up their run-spree in the must-win fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford on Friday.
Alcaraz finding it 'tough to believe' he's Wimbledon champion
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he finds it "tough to believe" he is Wimbledon champion as the Spaniard prepares to play the Hopman Cup mixed team tournament in France days after his triumph in London.
Climate activists disrupt British Open
Climate activists disrupted the British Open on Friday, setting off a smoke flare and throwing orange powder onto the Royal Liverpool course.
Harman surges into British Open lead, McIlroy makes move
American Brian Harman hit four consecutive birdies to move into a three-shot lead on day two of the British Open at Hoylake, as Rory McIlroy also made a bright start.
Messi's conqueror Renard wants more 'unforgettable' World Cup moments
Herve Renard masterminded defeat of Lionel Messi's Argentina in the Qatar World Cup group stage and now is hoping to experience more "emotions that you can't buy" at the Women's World Cup.
Burnley sign former Southampton winger Redmond
Newly promoted Premier League club Burnley signed Nathan Redmond on a free transfer on Friday after the former Southampton winger left Turkish club Besiktas.
British Open changes 'penal' bunkers after complaints
British Open officials have changed the way the bunkers are raked at the Royal Liverpool course after complaints from players that they were overly "penal".
Putellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display
Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women's World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday's ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
Titmus 'raring to go' as world swimming showdown looms
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus said Friday that she was "feeling the buzz" for the first time since winning double Olympic gold in 2021 as she prepares for the world championships.
Classy Spain send Women's World Cup warning
Rampant Spain issued a Women's World Cup warning on Friday with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica while Switzerland ensured there would be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.
Spain cruise past Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup mismatch
Spain fired a warning shot to their Women's World Cup rivals with a 3-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Friday, with superstar Alexia Putellas making a late cameo off the bench.
England vow to put pay row aside in World Cup quest
England pledged to put off-field dramas aside Friday as they look to back up their Euro 2022 triumph at the Women's World Cup, starting with an opening match against "unpredictable" debutants Haiti.
Rapinoe key to World Cup hopes even as retirement beckons - US skipper
Megan Rapinoe may not be a first-choice starter for holders the United States at the Women's World Cup but new co-captain Lindsey Horan is banking on the veteran superstar to play a key role nevertheless.
Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women's World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.
'Dream come true' as goalkeeper Nnadozie is Nigeria's World Cup hero
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie called it a dream come true after her penalty save from record-breaking goalscorer Christine Sinclair earned Nigeria a 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup on Friday.
Germany missing key pair for Women's World Cup opener
Germany are set to start their Women's World Cup campaign on Monday without key players Marina Hegering and Lena Oberdorf through injury, as they chase a third title.
'Epic' Zambia no Women's World Cup underdog, coach says
Zambia coach Bruce Mwape said Friday his "epic" team will run the "old people" in opposing sides off their feet at the Women's World Cup -- starting with former champions Japan.
Sinclair penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada held by Nigeria
Christine Sinclair had a penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada were held 0-0 in their opener by Nigeria, who saw Deborah Abiodun pick up the first red card of this Women's World Cup.
Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.
McIntosh, Marchand tipped to shine at swimming world championships
With a year to go until the Paris Olympics, swimming's top stars are aiming to make a splash at the world championships starting Sunday in the Japanese city of Fukuoka.
'It's crazy, amazing': Haiti bring hope with World Cup debut
Haiti's Women's World Cup debut on Saturday can have "a very big impact" on a country that "is suffering at the moment", their captain Nerilia Mondesir said ahead of their match against European champions England.
London Irish coach Kiss takes over at Queensland Reds
Experienced London Irish coach Les Kiss has signed a three-deal to replace Brad Thorn at the helm of Australian Super Rugby side the Queensland Reds, officials said.
Kohli puts India on top on first day of second West Indies Test
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja combined in an unbroken century partnership for India to regain the ascendancy over West Indies at 288 for four at stumps on Thursday, the opening day of the second and final Test.
NFL confirms sale of Commanders to Harris group
Dan Snyder's controversial tenure as owner of the Washington Commanders ended Thursday as NFL clubs unanimously approved the sale of the club to a group led by Josh Harris.
Ancelotti: 'I will never talk about Brazil, I am the coach of Real Madrid'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season.
Crawley glad to repay England faith with stunning Ashes century
Zak Crawley admitted he would have been dropped by any other England set-up after on Thursday rewarding the backing of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum with a superb hundred in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.