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Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix

Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP many people had said he "was mad" to coach French second tier rugby side Aix-en-Provence but he has proved them wrong as if they beat Vannes in Saturday's play-off final they will be promoted to the Top 14 for the first time.

Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin

Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence.

Ireland head coach Farrell extends contract until 2031

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Friday.

Hurricanes hammer hapless Brumbies to make Super Rugby semi-finals

Cam Roigard and Ruben Love gave another glimpse of their potential All Blacks combination on Friday as the Wellington Hurricanes hammered the ACT Brumbies 66-12 to roll into the Super Rugby semi-finals.

Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report

The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to be named in India's T20 squad while skipper Suryakumar Yadav could get the axe when selectors meet on Saturday, according to reports.

Japan change World Cup training sites in Mexico over conditions

Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations.

Irish racing great O'Brien bids to make Epsom Derby history

Aidan O'Brien saddles four runners in Saturday's Epsom Derby and has a chance of sweeping the first three places, just as he did in last weekend's French equivalent (Prix du Jockey Club).

Uzbekistan's debut World Cup crowns surge in football popularity

With its team already hailed as heroes and under the star guidance of Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan will make its first appearance at the 2026 tournament with no pressure from fans back home.

Kupcho seizes slim lead in US Women's Open at Riviera

Jennifer Kupcho made a hot start in firing a five-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club on Thursday.

Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying he accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.

Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight

Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, some in the usually ultra-pro-Trump mixed martial arts community are already throwing political blows.

Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff

Queensland Reds' Les Kiss is confident his team can "scare" the Waikato Chiefs in their Super Rugby playoff in what could be his last game in charge before taking over as Wallabies coach.

Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament

A pair of US Open winners in Wyndham Clark and JJ Spaun were in a four-way tie for the lead alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Ryan Gerard after the first round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament on Thursday.

Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating loss to the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links

Casey Wasserman said Thursday he has never considered stepping down as Los Angeles Olympics chief since his name appeared in files from the investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France

Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast stunned France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.

Selfie-seeking fan banned for life by NBA after crashing Finals game

A fan who crashed the court in San Antonio in a bid to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during game one of the NBA Finals has been banned for life from all league arenas, an NBA spokesperson said Thursday.

Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin

Olympic champion Noah Lyles scorched to victory in the men's 100m at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Thursday in 9.88sec.

Qualifier Chwalinska in 'shock' at French Open title run

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska admitted she felt "overwhelmed" by her shock run from qualifying to the final of the French Open, following her semi-final victory over Diana Shnaider on Thursday.

Four-wicket Robinson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test after England slump

England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps at Lord's on Thursday.

Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in the third and final one-day international in Lahore on Thursday.

Four-wicket Robinson rocks New Zealand in 1st Test after England collapse

Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand slumped to 61-6 before bad light cut short the first day's play at Lord's on Thursday.

Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss

Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence.

Andreeva stays focused to race past Kostyuk into French Open final

Mirra Andreeva was so focused she could "see the hairs on the ball" as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to race into the French Open final on Thursday.

Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva.

Colombia court bans pro-Trump candidate from using jersey as symbol

A Colombian judge on Thursday banned hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella from using the national football jersey as a political symbol following outcry from his leftist opponents.

Unfazed Antonelli plans to race with freedom

Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli intends to race free of worry during this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as he bids for a record fifth consecutive victory.

Four-wicket Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in 1st Test

Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand suffered a stunning collapse to 29-6 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Qualifier Chwalinska downs Shnaider to reach French Open final

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to the final at Roland Garros in the professional era.

Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in first Test

Ollie Robinson marked his first over in Test cricket for more than two years with a sensational three-wicket burst as New Zealand collapsed to 20-5 on the opening day at Lord's on Thursday.

Hamilton coy on Monaco chances

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday played down his and Ferrari's chances at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

England collapse to 140 all out against New Zealand in first Test

Kyle Jamieson did the bulk of the damage as England were dismissed for 140 on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

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