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'No war please': Rublev into Dubai final with peace plea

'No war please': Rublev into Dubai final with peace plea

Andrey Rublev made a plea for peace after notching an eighth consecutive victory on Friday to move into his second final in as many weeks with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) win against Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai.

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Leonard vows to lead applause if Youngs breaks England caps record

Leonard vows to lead applause if Youngs breaks England caps record

Former international prop Jason Leonard said he would be "clapping harder than anyone" if Ben Youngs breaks his England caps record at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Swamped by state media, Russians near Ukraine toe the line

Swamped by state media, Russians near Ukraine toe the line

As the Kremlin's forces unleash devastating firepower in Ukraine, some Russians living near the frontier are buying the government's line portraying the invasion as righteous and necessary.

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Fighting in Kyiv as Putin calls for Ukraine coup

Fighting in Kyiv as Putin calls for Ukraine coup

Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kyiv on Friday on the second day of a conflict that has claimed dozens of lives, as Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the Ukrainian army to remove the country's leadership.

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'Perfectionist' Conte states commitment to Spurs after Burnley rant

'Perfectionist' Conte states commitment to Spurs after Burnley rant

Antonio Conte on Friday underlined his commitment to Tottenham after hinting this week that he was on the verge of quitting the under-performing Premier League club.

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Biden joins emergency NATO session on Russia's Ukraine invasion

Biden joins emergency NATO session on Russia's Ukraine invasion

President Joe Biden joined an emergency NATO summit Friday to strengthen the frantic Western response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and fears for the security of Europe.

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Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman on Supreme Court

Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman on Supreme Court

President Joe Biden picked Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday to be the first Black woman in US history to serve on the nation's highest court.

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Brazil coach Tite to step down after World Cup

Brazil coach Tite to step down after World Cup

Brazilian coach Tite said Friday he would step down after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for which his five-time world champions are among the favorites.

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IOC urges all federations to cancel events in Russia and Belarus

IOC urges all federations to cancel events in Russia and Belarus

The International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the 'Olympic Truce', on Friday urged all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia.

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Eriksen set to make emotional Brentford debut

Eriksen set to make emotional Brentford debut

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed Christian Eriksen will make his first competitive appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest last year when the Dane is given his debut against Newcastle on Saturday.

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