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Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.
Bezzecchi edges Marquez brothers in blazing Spanish MotoGP practice
Marco Bezzecchi edged out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez in a knife-edged second practice session for the Spanish MotoGP at Alacaniz in Aragon on Friday.
Former Spain captain Morata joins second-tier Leganes
Veteran striker Alvaro Morata on Friday joined Spanish second-division outfit Leganes on loan from Italian side Como.
Ukraine opposes reintegration of Russia to motorsport
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) has challenged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) over the reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian drivers competing under the flags and national anthems of their countries.
Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency Faces Unprecedented Governance Crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces the most significant political crisis of his tenure after FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup triggered widespread rejection from confederations. UEFA has withdrawn confidence in his leadership, marking a turning point for the global governing body that Infantino promised to reform nearly a decade ago.
Leknessund breaks away to win emotional Vuelta stage seven
On the day Norway's king died, Andreas Leknessund grabbed the country's fourth-ever Vuelta stage victory after he broke away with seven kilometres to go and battled uphill to the line.
Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan all out for 110 in second Test
Ollie Robinson took a sensational four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday.
Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitment
Xabi Alonso said he wants players that "feel a desire" to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton.
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives
Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Brighton as he nears a move to Saudi side Al Hilal.
Spurs boss De Zerbi targets one more big signing before window shuts
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more big signing to complete a transfer window that has already surpassed his expectations.
Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential".
Juve's Yildiz to miss 'several months' with foot injury
Turkish attacker Kenan Yildiz will undergo an operation on his foot after picking up an injury during Juventus's opening match of the Serie A season, club affairs officer Giorgio Chiellini said Friday.
Asian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch
Asian Games organisers said Friday that all participants at next month's event would have a place to stay after numbers ballooned to more than 17,000, raising fears of a bed shortage.
All-round Tongue stars for England in second Test against Pakistan
Josh Tongue shone with both bat and ball to put England on top of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on Friday.
UEFA's legal move 'massive escalation' in bitter Infantino feud
UEFA's intention to launch a legal suit accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" is a "massive escalation" of their feud, a former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee told AFP.
Bournemouth, Sunderland to face AC Milan in Europa League
English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland were both handed a glamour tie against AC Milan among their eight matches in the Europa League as the draw for this season's league phase took place on Friday.
Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
England No 11 Josh Tongue frustrated Pakistan with a Test-best 30 not out before the hosts were dismissed for 290 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test at Lord's on Friday.
Duplantis needs A-game to fend off Karalis pressure
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis may have won in Zurich to keep his chokehold on world pole vaulting, but the Swede acknowledged he would have to continue giving his A-game to fight off Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis.
Kolbe back as Springboks change two for All Blacks Test
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the South Africa team for the second Test against arch rivals New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
Jamie Vardy channel to broadcast Bundesliga games
Former England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a deal to broadcast German Bundesliga games on his YouTube channel, the league announced on Friday.
Japanese rugby U-turns on limits on naturalised players
Japan's top club rugby competition said Friday it had watered down plans for an eligibility rule that prompted foreign-born Japan internationals to launch a legal challenge claiming discrimination.
Australia's McKeown vows to reclaim backstroke world records
Five-time Olympic swimming champion Kaylee McKeown vowed Friday to reclaim her 50m and 100m backstroke world records while also setting her sights on staying in the pool until the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Boston Legacy FC Delays White Stadium Debut to 2028
Boston Legacy FC has confirmed that its long-awaited move to the renovated White Stadium in Franklin Park will take place in 2028, pushing back the original timeline by one year. The delay follows a recent state Supreme Judicial Court decision that resolved legal disputes surrounding the construction project, allowing work to proceed without further litigation.
In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle
For Italian football this has been a chastening year, yet, ahead of a likely frenzy before their transfer window shuts on September 1, Serie A clubs have spent the summer asserting their place in Europe's financial pecking order.
Springboks 'old guard' seek revenge over All Blacks
Siya Kolisi will captain the most experienced South Africa team in history when they seek to level a series with arch rivals New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers
Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month's Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they don't have the money or space to deal with ballooning participant numbers.
Messi's Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez as new head coach of the reigning Major League Soccer champions.
Golf media firm loses Callaway, PGA Tour deals over violent ad
Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground as outrage over the commercial continued to spread.
Argentina names unchanged side for Australia Test
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi kept faith Thursday with the same side that narrowly lost to world champions South Africa for the clash this weekend against Australia.
Australia's Lee leads PGA Tour Championship
Australia's Min Woo Lee fired an eight-under par 62 at the Tour Championship on Thursday to lead a star-studded field at the lucrative crowning event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs.
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
Wallabies coach Les Kiss named an entirely different forward pack on Thursday to face Argentina as he continues his policy of rotation, with Harry Wilson rested and prop Allan Alaalatoa captaining the side.
Arteta braced for 'tough' Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal
Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both Brazilian internationals appear set to depart Arsenal.