Caribbean nations named as T20 World Cup venues but no Jamaica
Seven Caribbean countries will host matches at next year's T20 World Cup, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.
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Samoa coach frustrated by early yellow in Argentina loss
Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua admitted he was frustrated by an early yellow card that set the tone for their 19-10 Rugby World Cup defeat to Argentina in Saint Etienne on Friday.
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Spain and Sweden women's footballers stage 'It's over' protest
Spain's world champions and their Swedish opponents on Friday held up a banner with the slogan "It's over" in protest over the sexism scandal which has engulfed the Spanish football federation.
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Injuries force QB changes for NFL Colts and Panthers
NFL rookie starting quarterbacks Anthony Richardson of Indianapolis and Bryce Young of Carolina were ruled out on Friday for Sunday games with injuries while Cincinnati veteran Joe Burrow remains uncertain.
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US sees some dozen countries committing to Haiti force
Up to a dozen countries have offered support to an international mission in violence-plagued Haiti, the United States said Friday, as it offered new logistical help to push forward the force.
Read moreUkraine hits Russian naval HQ in missile attack on Crimea
Ukraine claimed responsibility for a missile attack that struck the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea fleet in annexed Crimea Friday, sparking a huge fire and leaving at least one Russian serviceman missing.
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Xavi extends Barcelona contract until 2025
Barcelona coach Xavi has extended his contract with the Spanish champions by one season until June 2025 with the option of an additional year, the club confirmed on Friday.
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Boffelli stars as Argentina beat Samoa in Rugby World Cup
Emiliano Boffelli scored 16 points as Argentina put their World Cup campaign back on track with a disciplined and composed 19-10 victory over erratic Samoa on Friday.
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Central banks in no rush to cut interest rates
Investors were hoping to hear central banks finally signal this week that they were close to being done raising interest rates in their battle against inflation.
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Charles wraps up France trip with cheering crowds in Bordeaux
King Charles III on Friday enjoyed a warm welcome from cheering crowds, a glass of organic wine and even an encounter with llamas as he wrapped up a state visit to France with a stop in the southwestern city of Bordeaux focused on the environment.
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