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Indefinite suspension of fights in Mexican bullring

A judge on Friday ordered an indefinite suspension of bullfighting in the world's largest bullring in Mexico City, pending the finalization of a lawsuit against the controversial, centuries-old practice.

Mbappe salvages draw for France in Austria

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to score a late equaliser as France settled for a 1-1 draw with Austria in their Nations League encounter in Vienna on Friday.

Azam, Haq, Nawaz star in Pakistan's 10th series win over West Indies

Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq hit steady half centuries before spinner Mohammad Nawaz recorded his best figures as Pakistan beat the West Indies by 120 runs in the second day-night international in Multan on Friday.

Former US Open champion DeChambeau joins Saudi-backed rebel series

Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has become the latest star to sign up to the rebel LIV Golf series, the organisers announced on Friday.

NFL Commanders fine Del Rio for Floyd-Capitol remarks

The NFL's Washington Commanders fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 on Friday for comments this week comparing the 2021 US Capitol insurrection to 2020 protests following George Floyd's death.

Ecuador still in World Cup as FIFA rejects Chile complaint

Ecuador kept their place in the Qatar World Cup after football governing body FIFA on Friday closed an inquiry sought by non-qualifying Chile into the eligibility of a key player.

New Zealand take command against England in second Test

Daryl Mitchell led the New Zealand charge as the tourists powered to 318-4 against England by close of play on the first day of the second Test on Friday.

Tiger joins LeBron, Jordan on sport billionaire list: Forbes

Tiger Woods, a 15-time major golf champion, has joined NBA icons Michael Jordan and LeBron James as athletes with a net worth of $1 billion, Forbes magazine reported Friday.

Murray to face Kyrgios after stunning Tsitsipas

Andy Murray upset top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Friday for a place in the Stuttgart semi-finals as the former world number one claimed his first top five win since 2016.

Leclerc sets Baku pace and hopes Ferrari problems are in the past

Charles Leclerc planted his Ferrari clear of in-form Sergio Perez at the top of the times in practice Friday for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and hoped his team have ironed out the problems that surfaced in Monaco.

Bale warns of 'crazy' demands on players

Gareth Bale has warned "crazy" demands will have serious consequences for players as he dismissed talk that he will be joining Spanish club Getafe after leaving Real Madrid.

Murray stuns Tsitsipas for first top five win since 2016

Andy Murray upset top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Friday for a place in the Stuttgart semi-finals as the former world number one claimed his first top five win since 2016.

Barca to play Real Madrid in pre-season Clasico in Las Vegas

Barcelona will play a pre-season Clasico against Real Madrid in the United States next month, the clubs announced on Friday.

Former US Open champion DeChambeau joins LIV Golf series

Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau on Friday became the latest big name to sign up to the rebel LIV Golf Series, the organisers announced.

England's Southgate says playing in near-empty stadium is 'embarrassing'

Gareth Southgate said on Friday it is an "embarrassment" that his England side have to face Italy in front of a tiny crowd at Molineux this weekend as punishment for fan violence at the Euro 2020 final.

Leclerc shades Perez in Baku practice as Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc planted his Ferrari at the top of the times after practice Friday for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Red Bull's in-form Sergio Perez best of the rest.

England fight back against New Zealand in second Test

England pegged back free-scoring New Zealand on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday, with the visitors reaching 195-4 at the tea interval.

Top seed Axelsen powers into semis of badminton's Indonesia Masters

Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen breezed through to the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters after defeating Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka-long on Friday.

French delight as Ferron leads Dauphine podium sweep

Frenchman Valentin Ferron won stage six of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine on Friday as a long range breakaway beat the main contenders to the finish line at Gap.

Berrettini 'screwed' by Wimbledon rankings points change

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini complained on Friday that he has been "screwed" by the decision to strip the tournament of its ranking points.

Swiatek pulls out of Berlin to focus on Wimbledon

World number one Iga Swiatek confirmed Friday she has withdrawn from next week's grass-court WTA tournament in Berlin to rest her shoulder and be fit for Wimbledon.

Moriyasu hails strength in depth as Japan thrash Ghana

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed his World Cup-bound team's strength in depth after ringing the changes in a 4-1 thrashing of Ghana on Friday.

Flick tells German team to ignore Hungary fans' whistles in Budapest

Germany coach Hansi Flick has told his side to keep their composure in Budapest during Saturday's Nations League match against Hungary, where the home crowd is expected to give the Germans a hostile reception.

In-form Perez quick off the mark in Baku

Sergio Perez spoke up his title chances at Baku on Friday and followed that fighting talk by upstaging his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

England slow New Zealand momentum in second Test

England clawed their way back into the second Test against New Zealand with two wickets late in the opening session to leave the tourists on 108-2 at lunch at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Zidane close to joining PSG as coach: reports

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are near to reaching an agreement for Zinedine Zidane to replace Mauricio Pochettino as coach, French media reported on Friday.

Record defence puts heroic Crusaders into Super final

An impregnable defence and two tries to Cullen Grace saw the Canterbury Crusaders overpower the Waikato Chiefs 20-7 in a ferocious Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.

Arnold ready to 'lock horns' with fellow Wallaby Skelton in Top 14 play-offs

Toulouse's Australia second-row Rory Arnold said he is looking forward to hosting a fellow Wallaby Test lock in La Rochelle's Will Skelton when they meet in the French Top 14's play-offs on Saturday.

China trailblazer Zhang Weili headlines UFC return to Asia

Chinese history-maker Zhang Weili and two world title fights headline the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to Asia on Sunday after a break of more than two years because of Covid.

Clark takes Canadian Open lead

Wyndham Clark fired a seven-under-par 63 to grab a one-shot lead after the first round of the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.

Warriors' Curry says he'll play game 4 despite foot injury

Golden State star Stephen Curry was emphatic Thursday in confirming he'll play game four of the NBA Finals, despite suffering a foot injury in the Warriors' game three loss to the Boston Celtics.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike aims to strike again in Belmont

Rich Strike will try to back up his stunning upset victory in the Kentucky Derby when he returns to the track in the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Salah-less Egypt suffer shock AFCON loss to Ethiopia

Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.

LeBron's next NBA goal: 'I want a team in Vegas'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, recently declared by Forbes magazine as the NBA's first active player worth $1 billion, has a new goal -- owning an NBA team in Las Vegas.

Cancelo and Guedes send Portugal to victory over Czechs

Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League.

Jackson eyeing worlds gold after trumping Thompson-Herah in Rome 200m

Shericka Jackson is gunning for an individual gold medal at next month's world championships after seeing off a star-studded field to claim victory in the women's 200m at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome.

Brady sees Bucs with 'best' chance at another NFL title

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady says that despite a new coach, continuity gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a great chance at a second NFL crown in three seasons.

PGA Tour bans LIV Golf rebels in bitter power struggle

The US PGA Tour slapped a ban on players who are competing in the rebel Saudi-funded LIV Golf series on Thursday -- just 30 minutes after the inaugural event teed off outside London.

Hartley wins battle of 'extraordinary' Toyotas for Le Mans pole

Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa put their Toyota on pole for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race on Thursday as the Japanese manufacturer claimed a front-row lockout.

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