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Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.
West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5
India struck early with a freak catch after declaring their first innings on 518-5 with skipper Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 129 on day two of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday.
Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle
Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday's qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed.
Schauffele grabs share of Japan lead in bid to break drought
Xander Schauffele closed in on his first win of the year after grabbing a share of the lead Saturday heading into the final day of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.
Gill hits unbeaten ton as India declare on 518-5 in West Indies Test
Skipper Shubman Gill struck an unbeaten 129 as India declared their first innings on a commanding 518-5 against the West Indies on day two of the second Test on Saturday.
India 427-4 after Jaiswal falls for 175 in West Indies Test
Skipper Shubman Gill powered India to 427-4 at lunch on day two of the second Test against the West Indies after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175 on Saturday.
Mariners out-last Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs
Jorge Polanco delivered the walk-off single in the 15th inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a scintillating winner-take-all showdown to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Friday.
Aces sweep Mercury to win third WNBA title in four years
The Las Vegas Aces, powered by 31 points from A'ja Wilson, captured their third title in four seasons on Friday, beating Phoenix 97-86 to complete a sweep of the WNBA Finals.
Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly
Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.
Women's athletics venture Athlos showcases sport in New York
Beneath the towering, neon-lit billboards of Times Square, six of the world's top long jumpers are soaring through the air, turning one of New York's most iconic streets into an unlikely athletics stage.
Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying
Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg
Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.
Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan
France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.
NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol
The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the club's Thursday home victory over Philadelphia.
From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series
Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in triumph.
Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout
World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced postponement of his scheduled title defense against fellow American Keith Thurman, promoters said Friday.
Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'.
Dogged Devine leads New Zealand to crushing win over Bangladesh
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine continued her golden run of form with a gutsy 63 to help the Kiwis to their first win at the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Bangladesh by 100 runs in Guwahati on Friday.
Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Senegal and Ivory Coast both moved closer to fourth appearances at the global showpiece.
Resurgent Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev said he was showing "signs of my previous self" after the former world number one eased past Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.
Cyclist Gee claims ex-team Israel PT seeking millions in damages
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee has claimed that his former team, Israel Premier-Tech, is seeking millions of euros in damages from him after he left them due to his "personal-belief standpoint".
Italian cycling star Viviani to retire
Italian Elia Viviani, an Olympic gold medallist and winner of stages on all three Grand Tours, announced Friday his retirement from professional cycling aged 36.
Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.
Liam Gallagher, Tyson Fury among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Oasis star Liam Gallagher and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury were among the mourners at the funeral of British former world champion Ricky Hatton as Manchester stopped to pay tribute to the "Hitman" on Friday.
Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semis as Swiatek stunned by Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday as a flawless Jasmine Paolini stunned Iga Swiatek in just 65 minutes.
Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev eased past world number seven Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure the last place in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals and a date with unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.
Packed crowd greets NBA return to China after six-year absence
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns met in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans cheered the NBA's return to China after a six-year absence sparked by a pro-democracy tweet.
Cycling's Giro d'Italia to start in Bulgaria in 2026: organisers
Next year's Giro d'Italia grand tour will begin in Bulgaria -- a first for the Balkan country -- organisers RCS Sport announced on Friday.
Ton-up Jaiswal steers dominant India to 318-2 in West Indies Test
Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked 173 not out as India moved ominously towards a massive first-innings total in the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.
Tyson Fury, Liam Gallagher among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester on Friday as stars from the sporting world gathered to bid a final farewell to British former world champion Ricky Hatton.
Premier League ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.
'Duck' Alcaraz and 'Cow' Federer: China tennis fans delight in nicknames
The tennis world is in China this month with fans getting the chance to cheer on some of the sport's biggest stars.