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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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Graves wants 'line in the sand' at Yorkshire after Rafiq racism row

The senior official accused of downplaying allegations of racism made by former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq called for a "line in the sand" to be drawn Friday after members approved his return as chairman of the financially stricken English county club.

Hamilton 'excited' but what lies ahead at Ferrari?

Despite years of speculation it still came as a bombshell when the news filtered through that Lewis Hamilton would be switching from Mercedes at the end of the coming season to drive for Ferrari, that most iconic of racing stables.

Real Madrid 'adulterating' La Liga: Barca coach Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez complained Friday rivals Real Madrid are influencing referees "every week" and said it meant La Liga was "completely adulterated".

Jordan end Tajikistan fairytale to reach first Asian Cup semi-final

Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday.

Tajikistan bow out of Asian Cup with 'honour and pride', says coach

Petar Segrt said his Tajikistan team exit their first Asian Cup with "honour and pride" after bowing out in the quarter-finals in a 1-0 defeat to Jordan on Friday.

Man Utd forced to be 'creative' by financial rule restrictions

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he will have to be "creative" after financial restrictions ensured he could not add another striker during the January transfer window.

Mercedes chief holds no grudge against Hamilton over Ferrari move

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insisted he will not "hold a grudge" against Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion's shock announcement he would joining rivals Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season.

Jordan end Tajikistan run to reach first Asian Cup semi-final

Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday.

Bopanna's rise 'motivates' Aisam ahead of Pakistan-India Davis Cup tie

Pakistan tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi said Friday he was motivated by the rise of his former doubles partner Rohan Bopanna, ahead of a historic Davis Cup clash against arch-rivals India.

Sancho to miss Dortmund's clash with Heidenheim

English winger Jadon Sancho will miss Borussia Dortmund's match at Heidenheim on Saturday, having failed to overcome a muscular issue.

Capuozzo to miss England clash with gastroenteritis

Influential wing Ange Capuozzo will miss Italy's Six Nations opener with England after suffering a bout of gastroenteritis, the Italian rugby federation announced on Friday.

Jaiswal ton steers India to 336-6 in 2nd England Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an unbeaten 179 as India took opening day honours in the second Test despite regular England strikes, including debutant Shoaib Bashir's two wickets, on Friday.

Nunez a doubt as Liverpool aim to end Arsenal's title aspirations

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Darwin Nunez is a major doubt for his side's trip to Arsenal on Sunday as the visitors look to open up an eight-point lead in the Premier League title race.

Messi expected to play in Hong Kong despite injury worry: coach

Lionel Messi should be able to take the field for Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong at the weekend despite an injury niggle, coach Gerardo Martino said Friday, to the relief of thousands of football fans in the city.

Why did Premier League clubs spend so little in January?

The January transfer window came and went without the usual flurry of activity from Premier League clubs as spending by the English top-flight collapsed to its lowest level in a non-pandemic season since 2012.

Jaiswal ton steers India to 336-6 in England Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an unbeaten 179 as India took opening day honours in the second Test despite regular England strikes, including debutant Shoaib Bashir's two wickets, on Friday.

Super League could start next season: Barca chief Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Friday that a European Super League project could begin as soon as next season, adding that he does not care if English clubs join or not.

Ferrari's Hamilton 'coup' hailed as triumph in Italy

Lewis Hamilton's surprise decision to quit Mercedes and join Ferrari at the end of the coming Formula One season was greeted with joy in the Italian media on Friday.

Hosts Qatar embrace 'positive pressure' of Asian Cup title defence

Qatar coach Tintin Marquez said Friday they relish the "positive pressure" of trying to retain their Asian Cup title on home soil, on the eve of a quarter-final with Uzbekistan.

Canadians Gilles and Poirier lead ice dance at Four Continents

Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier said they were remembering they were champions as they took the lead in the ice dance at the Four Continents figure skating competition in Shanghai on Friday.

Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Maxey scores 51 in 76ers win

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah.

Rising Black Caps star Ravindra eager for South Africa Tests

Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.

Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Knicks stretch NBA win streak

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday as the New York Knicks pushed their winning streak to nine games with a gutsy win over Indiana.

Sundowns stars help home-grown South Africa rise at Cup of Nations

While most teams at the Africa Cup of Nations rely heavily on players based in Europe, South Africa stand out in having an almost entirely home-based squad with coach Hugo Broos leaning heavily on the Mamelodi Sundowns side that dominates domestically.

Atletico aiming for Madrid derby hat-trick

Only one team has beaten La Liga leaders Real Madrid this season -- neighbours Atletico Madrid, twice.

Bayern face bogey side Gladbach with Leverkusen in their sights

If Bayern Munich want to turn up the heat on leaders Bayer Leverkusen ahead of next week's blockbuster clash, Thomas Tuchel's men will need to get past bogey side Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

George and Quesada lead England and Italy into new Six Nations era

Jamie George and Gonzalo Quesada are hoping to lead England and Italy into new eras as the countries face off in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

Cantlay says new PGA investors will help decide Saudi merger

Patrick Cantlay, who helped approve a new PGA Tour investment deal worth up to $3 billion, said Thursday the group of US sports team owners involved will help decide any merger deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Gatland wants 'no fear' Wales as Scotland bid to end Cardiff curse

Warren Gatland has urged a new-look Wales to "go out there with no fear" when they launch their Six Nations Championship campaign at home to a Scotland side desperate to end a 22-year losing streak in Cardiff.

Portugal face 'transition' period after Rugby World Cup surprise

Portugal stunned everyone last year when they surprised Fiji in the Rugby World Cup in only their second appearance at the event.

Liverpool threaten knockout blow to Arsenal's Premier League title challenge

Arsenal must stop a Liverpool juggernaut, inspired by the impending departure of Jurgen Klopp, if the Gunners are to maintain Premier League title aspirations at the Emirates on Sunday.

France v Ireland: three key head-to-heads

Three head-to-heads that could prove decisive as Ireland take on France in the opening match of the Six Nations in Marseille on Friday:

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