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Kyren Wilson and John Higgins reach International Championship snooker final

Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.

New Zealand and Tonga meet for place in Rugby League World Cup final

New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.

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Finau seizes PGA Houston Open lead, Scheffler streak ends

Defending champion Tony Finau made four birdies and an eagle in his last seven holes to grab a two-stroke lead at the Houston Open on Friday as world number one Scottie Scheffler's streak of under-par rounds came to an end.

Collins looks to crown late-career revival against Rybakina

Danielle Collins is saving the best for last.

Aussie Green fires sizzling 61 for early LPGA lead in Arizona

Australia's Hannah Green went from under the weather to on top of the world Friday, reeling off six straight birdies to cap an 11-under-par 61 to grab the clubhouse lead at the LPGA Ford Championship in Arizona.

Lille climb to third in Ligue 1 with derby victory

Edon Zhegrova struck twice on Friday as Lille opened the Ligue 1 weekend by beating neighbours Lens 2-1 to jump to third in the table.

Super Sinner destroys Medvedev to reach Miami final

Italy's Jannik Sinner destroyed Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in just 69 minutes on Friday to reach the final of the ATP Miami Open.

Finau finishes with a flourish to seize PGA Houston Open lead

Defending champion Tony Finau made four birdies and an eagle in his last seven holes to grab a three-stroke lead early in Friday's second round of the PGA Houston Open.

England's Ahmed unconcerned over prospect of home Test debut

Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has no intention of putting himself under extra pressure to make a home Test debut after continuing his fledgling England career with a promising return during the recent tour of India.

Rees-Lightning strikes: NFL Chiefs confirm signing of rugby star

Wales rugby standout Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a deal with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time defending Super Bowl champions announced on Friday.

NBA fines 76ers' Nurse, Oubre for ref abuse after missed foul

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for heated complaints after a missed call in a frustrating loss.

Mainoo's maturity on England debut no surprise to Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident Kobbie Mainoo can cope with the hype of being proclaimed a rising star for club and country.

Arteta puts friendship with 'best in the world' Guardiola aside for title race

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his relationship with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "had to change" with the two clubs battling for the Premier League title.

Postecoglou proud of Richarlison for going public with mental health problems

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has praised Richarlison for going public with his mental health issues.

Amorim emerges as new front-runner after Alonso snubs Liverpool

Liverpool's hopes of luring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield were dashed on Friday with the Spaniard deciding to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen, who he has on course for a first ever Bundesliga title.

Rovanpera roars ahead as Toyota dominate Safari Rally

Double reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera powered ahead at the Safari Rally Kenya on Friday winning all six stages as his Hyundai rivals suffered mechanical problems.

Man City's Stones, Walker out of Arsenal clash

Manchester City have been dealt a double injury blow as Kyle Walker and John Stones will miss Sunday's crucial clash in the Premier League title race against Arsenal.

Kane and Coman back for Bayern but Neuer misses 'Klassiker'

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane will be available for Saturday's home clash against Borussia Dortmund with winger Kingsley Coman also returning, but captain Manuel Neuer remains sidelined.

Liverpool target Xabi Alonso says staying as Leverkusen coach

Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, said on Friday he is staying at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next season.

Barca starlets Yamal, Cubarsi 'can define era of world football': Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Friday teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi could go on to 'define an era' of world football.

Howe hoping FA do not 'throw the book' at Tonali for betting

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping Sandro Tonali is shown some understanding by the English Football Association (FA) after being hit with a further charge of breaching betting rules.

No timescale for Murray's return after ankle injury

Andy Murray has pulled out of events in Monte Carlo and Munich next month with no timeline set for the three-time Grand Slam champion's return to court after tearing ankle ligaments at the Miami Open.

McNicholl strikes twice as Crusaders beat Chiefs to snap losing streak

Winger Johnny McNicholl grabbed two tries Friday as defending Super Rugby champions Canterbury Crusaders snapped a five-game losing streak with a 37-26 home win over the Waikato Chiefs to claim their first victory this season.

Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut, Rangers open MLB title defense with win

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most Valuable Player teammates in a 7-1 rout of St. Louis.

Collins dominates to set up Miami final with Rybakina

Danielle Collins, in her final year on the WTA Tour before retirement, booked her first ever 1000 series final in Miami on Thursday with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Arsenal face Man City Premier League summit meeting

Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday seeking to complete a rare double over Pep Guardiola's men in a match that could prove decisive in the three-way Premier League title race.

Leaders Madrid face Athletic in final run towards Liga title

La Liga leaders Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as the Spanish top flight ramps up for an exciting end to the season.

Italy's historic Six Nations hands Bayonne's Mori Top 14 boost

Italy ended their best-ever Six Nations campaign two weeks ago giving Bayonne centre Federico Mori a spike in confidence before Sunday's French Top 14 match with Toulon.

What has gone wrong for Saudi-backed Newcastle?

Newcastle enjoyed a meteoric rise during the first 18 months of their new era under the control of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund but the Magpies' progress has stalled this season.

Mbappe set to measure up to Marseille for final time with PSG

Kylian Mbappe is set to sample the fiercest rivalry in French football for the final time before his expected departure at the end of the season as Paris Saint-Germain make the trip to Marseille on Sunday.

Napoli relaunch Champions League push as Jesus racism storm rumbles on

Napoli renew their bid for Champions League football on Saturday when they take on rivals Atalanta with the Juan Jesus racism storm making it a bitter Easter weekend for the ailing Scudetto holders.

More than pride on line in Bayern-Dortmund clash

Even though both sides are in the shadow of Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, there is still plenty to play for in Saturday's Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund clash.

'Perfect' Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to book Zverev Miami semi-final

World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Hope yet for future of battered and bruised Commonwealth Games

The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet."

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