Paris chief organiser says external decisions shouldn't harm athletes
The president of the 2024 Paris Olympics organising committee on Friday said athletes should not "suffer" from decisions they do not control amid an escalating row over allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete.
Read moreJones warns England about Russell threat in Six Nations
Eddie Jones has warned England to beware of the threat from Finn Russell when his former side try take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday.
Read moreCaptain Owens calls for Wales 'pride' in Six Nations
Wales captain Ken Owens has urged his team to "put pride back in the shirt" when they kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland on Saturday.
Read moreChina 'regrets' US air intrusion as Blinken visit in balance
China voiced regret Friday for an "unintentional" breach of US airspace by what it said was a civilian airship -- but the Pentagon called a spy balloon -- with a long-planned Beijing visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken hanging in the balance.
Read moreUS jobs surge, tech concerns send stocks lower, dollar higher
A surge in hiring in the United States renewed worries about aggressive interest rate hikes, bolstering the dollar and sending stocks lower.
Read moreTrapp extends deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to 2026
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has extended his contract until 2026, the club announced on Friday.
Read moreUS sees surprise hiring surge as unemployment edges down
US job gains surged unexpectedly last month as unemployment slipped to its lowest rate in more than five decades, government data showed Friday, despite strong efforts to ease economic activity.
Read moreEstonia hints at Olympic boycott if Russians allowed
Estonia's premier on Friday suggested her country might boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate.
Read moreCancelo left Man City to play more, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said Joao Cancelo's surprise loan move from Premier League champions Manchester City to Bayern Munich was motivated by the full-back's desire to play more.
Read moreEx-French PM says hair loss condition no barrier to ambition
France's former prime minister Edouard Philippe, a leading contender to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in 2027 elections, has opened up about a hair loss condition he says will not diminish his political ambition.
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