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Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony

Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week in Malaga, despite some criticism of the event from people close to the player.

Noel in a 'league of his own' as he wins Gurgl slalom

Frenchman Clement Noel won a second straight World Cup slalom at Gurgl in Austria on Sunday assuring his triumph with a blistering first run.

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Japan's Sasaki set to follow Ohtani with move to MLB

Hotly tipped Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was on Saturday given the green light to follow in the footsteps of Shohei Ohtani and move to Major League Baseball.

Konstas hits unbeaten 73 in audition to open for Australia

Teenager Sam Konstas fired a reminder to selectors Saturday with a gritty unbeaten 73 as two of his rivals to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India were out for golden ducks.

Bogusz goal edges LAFC past Whitecaps in MLS playoffs

Polish international Mateusz Bogusz scored the only goal as Los Angeles FC defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 to clinch their Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday.

Cavs ride huge first half to crushing win over Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their perfect start to the NBA season in sensational style on Friday, seizing a 41-point halftime lead on the way to a 136-117 rout of the Golden State Warriors.

'No excuses', says Farrell after All Blacks end Irish home win streak

Andy Farrell said there were "no excuses" and the best team won after New Zealand beat Six Nations champions Ireland 23-13 to end their 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

Furious de Zerbi talks of leaving after Marseille lose to Auxerre

Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi vented his frustration after his team struggled at home again on Friday losing 3-1 to Auxerre.

McKenzie boots All Blacks to victory over sloppy Irish

New Zealand ended Ireland's 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road, running out deserved 23-13 victors over the world ranked number one side in a scrappy encounter on Friday.

Marseille lose further ground in title race with Auxerre loss

Marseille passed up the chance to reduce the gap to Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain by falling to a 3-1 defeat at home to Auxerre on Friday.

Gatland 'relishes the pressure' with struggling Wales

Warren Gatland insists he is "relishing the pressure" even though Wales are on the brink of equalling their all-time record losing streak ahead of their November opener against Fiji in Cardiff on Sunday.

Zheng to play WTA Finals decider after beating Krejcikova in the semis

Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen became the first tournament debutante to reach the championship match at the WTA Finals since 2021 with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Barbora Krejcikova in Riyadh on Friday.

Villa's Emery aiming high despite mini-slump

Unai Emery says he is not worried about Aston Villa's dip in form and believes they are competitive enough to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Gauff sets up decider with Zheng at WTA Finals

World number three Coco Gauff and number seven Zheng Qinwen will square off in the championship match of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming impressive victories in the semis on Friday.

Israeli football fans home after 'frightening' Amsterdam violence

Fresh off a flight home, Israeli football fans back from Amsterdam recalled on Friday clashes and violence they said targeted Jewish people following a Europa League match.

Samson and leg-spinners earn crushing T20 win for India against South Africa

Sanju Samson slammed a second successive Twenty20 international century to set up a 61-run win for India in the first of four matches against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

Yankees keep Boone as manager for 2025 MLB season

Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees in 2025 for his eighth season after guiding the team to the World Series, the Yankees announced on Friday.

Superstar Dupont raring to go for France return

France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday he is "eager" to play for his country's 15-a-side team once again this weekend following his Olympics-enforced absence.

Van Nistelrooy accepts Man Utd lack a clinical striker

Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy conceded the Red Devils are missing a world-class striker, but remains hopeful that Ramus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee can develop into that role.

Maresca says Chelsea can beat 'any team'

Enzo Maresca says in-form Chelsea believe they can "win against any team" as he prepares for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Kolisi on the bench as Springboks ring changes for Scotland clash

South Africa's double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of seven forwards among eight replacements in Rassie Erasmus's matchday 23 for the Springboks' tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Guardiola will 'solve' Man City's malaise

Pep Guardiola is confident he can remedy Manchester City's issues after losing three consecutive games for the first time since 2018.

England cricket great Botham hails Hughes for Aussie croc rescue

England cricket great Ian Botham said he was "nearly catch of the day" after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes while on a fishing trip in Australia.

Mbappe 'down but not out' says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of the team over recent setbacks but remained motivated ahead of Saturday's Liga clash with Osasuna.

Arsenal ready to rebound after troubled spell: Arteta

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to bounce back from their nightmare spell in Sunday's crucial clash with Chelsea after sensing his players' hunger during a team meeting this week.

Australia rugby captain Wilson aiming to hit England for six

Harry Wilson is determined to do his bit to rebalance the Anglo-Australian rugby rivalry when the cricket enthusiast leads the Wallabies against England in their tour opener at Twickenham on Saturday.

England's Lawrence eager to face rising Wallabies star Suaalii

Ollie Lawrence is relishing the prospect of confronting Australia debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii when England face the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.

Judge Spurs at end of the season, says Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham are "making progress" but says any judgements on his work should wait until the end of the season.

Spain call up uncapped trio for Nations League

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday named uncapped trio Aitor Paredes, Marc Casado and Samu Omorodion in his squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Denmark.

INEOS Britannia named as challenger for 38th America's Cup

INEOS Britannia has been accepted as the Challenger of Record for the next edition of the America's Cup sailing competition, organisers announced on Friday.

Scarlets wing Murray set for Wales debut against Fiji

New Zealand-born wing Blair Murray is set for a Wales debut following just six games for regional side Scarlets after being named in Warren Gatland's side to face Fiji in Cardiff on Sunday.

Slot not surprised by flying start at Liverpool

Arne Slot said he is not shocked by a stunning start to life in charge of Liverpool as the Reds have stormed to the top of the Premier League and Champions League.

Kagiyama leads Miura at NHK Trophy

Japan's Olympic silver medallist Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the NHK Trophy short programme on Friday, with countryman Kao Miura snapping at his heels after a personal-best performance.

Ayub hits 82 as Pakistan crush Australia in 2nd ODI

Saim Ayub slammed a swashbuckling 82 and Abdullah Shafique an unbeaten 64 as Pakistan demolished Australia by nine wickets to level their one-day series on Friday at the Adelaide Oval.

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