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Goodison goodbye worth it for 'better' Everton future, says Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes said an emotional farewell to the club's Goodison Park home will be worth it for a "bigger and better" future in a new 53,000-capacity stadium.

FA Cup success 'massively important' for Man City, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said winning the FA Cup would still be signficant for Manchester City, even if victory in Saturday's final will not mask a disappointing season by their own high standards.

Japan midfielder Hatate out of Scottish Cup final
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will miss next weekend's Scottish Cup final after suffering a knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said Friday.

Nuno reports 'positive' outlook on Forest striker Awoniyi after surgery
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said Friday that the outlook for Taiwo Awoniyi was "positive" after the forward was placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on an abdominal injury.

Piastri edges McLaren teammate Norris in opening practice at Imola
Championship leader Oscar Piastri topped the times ahead of McLaren team-mate and nearest rival Lando Norris in Friday’s opening practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with the two drivers separated by only 0.032 seconds.

Hatton charges early as leader Vegas opens round two at PGA
England's Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa made early charges in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as leader Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela teed off with a two-stroke advantage.

Skinner urges Man Utd to 'go through hell' in Women's FA Cup final
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has challenged his Women's FA Cup-holders to "go through hell" as they bid to deny Chelsea a domestic treble in Sunday's final at Wembley.

'Total package' Vardy prepares for 500th and final Leicester appearance
Ruud van Nistelrooy has hailed Jamie Vardy as "one of the greatest" as the Leicester talisman prepares for his 500th and final game for the club on Sunday.

Howe warns Newcastle to keep focus as they close on Champions League spot
Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players not to get "distracted" ahead of Sunday's trip to second-placed Arsenal as they seek to nail down a Champions League spot next season.

Nantes' Mohamed cites 'origins and faith' for skipping anti-homophobia match
Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed said Friday his refusal to play a crucial game in his team's battle against relegation on the final day of the Ligue 1 season, which will see all clubs mark the international day against homophobia, was motivated by religious convictions.

France star Dupont invests in American rugby
France rugby captain Antoine Dupont, arguably the most well-known male player in the world, has become a shareholder in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA), the American side announced on Friday.

Australia's Starc opts out of return to IPL: reports
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc will not return to the disrupted Indian Premier League, reports said Friday, while England's former white-ball captain Jos Buttler will leave before the playoffs.

Coach Chaabani wishes Berkane were not CAF Cup final favourites
Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are expected to beat Tanzanian rivals Simba in the two-leg CAF Confederation Cup final, but coach Mouin Chaabani wishes they were not the favourites.

Last Champions League place, relegation to be decided in Ligue 1 finale
Title-winners Paris Saint-Germain still have the Champions League final to look forward to later this month but the Ligue 1 season reaches its climax on Saturday with European places still up for grabs and a quartet of clubs scrapping to avoid relegation.

De Bruyne seeks fitting Man City farewell in FA Cup final
Kevin De Bruyne can add another honour to his haul as Manchester City's most decorated player of all time with a fitting farewell in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final
History beckons for Crystal Palace at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup final as Manchester City have one final shot at avoiding a rare trophyless season under Pep Guardiola.

Napoli's first match point as Scudetto race reaches climax
Napoli will have their first opportunity to win their fourth Serie A title on Sunday night when the league leaders travel to Parma with a slender lead over Inter Milan heading into the penultimate weekend of the season.

Dortmund hope to take 'final step' in unlikely top-four rescue act
Borussia Dortmund can take the "final step" in their miraculous run to the Bundesliga top four with a big win at home against Holstein Kiel on Saturday.

Raisuqe death to 'motivate' Castres in Top 14 season run-in
Castres travel to Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 on Saturday in their first game since the tragic death of Fijian Josaia Raisuqe.

Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and unheralded bench player Julian Strawther produced a crucial late burst of scoring as the Denver Nuggets scored a series-leveling 119-107 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

Buttler to leave extended IPL early for England duty
England's former white-ball captain Jos Buttler will leave the rescheduled Indian Premier League before the playoffs so he can be available for his country, likely to be the first of several early departures.

Venezuelan Vegas birdies five of last six to grab PGA lead
Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas birdied five of his last six holes, ending with a spectacular 27-foot birdie putt to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.

Curry 'excited' by Warriors future despite playoff exit
Stephen Curry said Thursday he is excited about the Golden State Warriors' ability to challenge for more championships in the future despite their disappointing early exit from the NBA playoffs.

Fresh woes for Brazil football as federation boss dismissed
A court in Rio de Janeiro ordered the dismissal Thursday of Brazilian football federation head Ednaldo Rodrigues over suspicions that a signature in his employment contract was forged.

'Unique' Barca family key to title triumph: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said early Friday the backbone of their La Liga triumph this season was the "family" the club has become.

Sinner demolishes Ruud as Gauff battles into Italian Open final
Jannik Sinner marched into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after destroying Casper Ruud in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 as Coco Gauff won a marathon three-set battle with China's Zheng Qinwen to advance to the women's final.

Aussie Davis, American Gerard share PGA Championship lead
Australian Cam Davis and American Ryan Gerard each fired a five-under-par 66 to share the lead late in Thursday's first round of the PGA Championship, but late bogeys dimmed both their efforts.

How Flick's Barca wrestled La Liga back from Real Madrid
Barcelona clinched the Spanish title on Thursday for the 28th time in the club's history, but only the second occasion in the last six years.

Kiwi Fox, local hero Smalley make most of late PGA calls
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European walkout after late Infantino delays FIFA Congress
European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

Yamal pearl seals Barcelona La Liga title triumph at Espanyol
A stunning Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.

No.1 Scheffler, No.3 Schauffele blast PGA over "mud balls"
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Xander Schauffele blasted PGA Championship rules preventing players from cleaning balls that land on the fairway at rain-soaked Quail Hollow on Thursday after struggling through their opening rounds.