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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Hosting Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms.

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Brumbies book Canes Super Rugby quarter-final, Blues to meet Waratahs

The ACT Brumbies shattered the Melbourne Rebels' hopes of making the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals Friday as the Auckland Blues edged the Otago Highlanders, who face a nervous wait to see if they qualify.

Evenepoel returns for Tour of Switzerland

Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel confirmed Friday he will return to competition for the Tour of Switzerland after pulling out of the Giro d'Italia while leading after he tested positive for Covid.

'Forgotten' Grand Slam champion Andreescu ignores pain in Paris

Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu had the world at her feet in 2019.

Djokovic, Alcaraz attempt to reach French Open last 16 as Pegula exits

Novak Djokovic will bid to reach the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday, after women's third seed Jessica Pegula was dumped out of the tournament by Elise Mertens.

West Ham boss Moyes calls on referee to handle Fiorentina tactics

West Ham manager David Moyes has called on referee Carlos del Cerro Grande to handle Fiorentina's "tactical fouls" in the Europa Conference League final.

Ton-up Duckett keeps England on top against Ireland

Ben Duckett marked his first Test innings on home soil with a hundred at Lord's on Friday as England surged into a first-innings lead in their Ashes warm-up against Ireland.

Ruediger and Gundogan return to Flick's Germany squad

Germany coach Hansi Flick named a 26-man squad for this summer's friendlies on Friday, with Antonio Ruediger, Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan among eight returnees.

Referees' group condemns 'abhorrent' Taylor abuse in Budapest

Refereeing body PGMOL have condemned the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse hurled at Anthony Taylor after the official was harassed by angry fans at Budapest Airport following his controversial display in the Europa League final.

Putellas is back but knee injury plague is blighting women's football

Alexia Putellas is set to feature for Barcelona in Saturday's Champions League final against Wolfsburg having recovered from knee surgery but her case is just one of the most high-profile in a plague of ACL injuries blighting women's football ahead of the World Cup.

Asalanka hits 91 to haul Sri Lanka to 268 against Afghanistan

Charith Asalanka top-scored with 91 to help Sri Lanka reach 268 all out after being put in to bat in the first one-day international against Afghanistan on Friday.

Allardyce leaves Leeds after failing in rescue mission

Sam Allardyce left Leeds by mutual consent on Friday after failing to save the club from relegation to the Championship in his four-game spell as interim boss.

South Korea investigates boozing World Baseball Classic players

South Korean baseball said Friday it was investigating whether three of its players at the World Baseball Classic "violated behavioural codes" after they admitted drinking.

Slow Women's World Cup ticket sales prompt concern in New Zealand

FIFA on Friday announced the release of about 250,000 more tickets for the Women's World Cup, amid concerns about sales for matches in New Zealand.

Dhoni doing 'well' after knee surgery - team

M.S. Dhoni is doing well after knee surgery, IPL champions Chennai Super Kings said Friday, as the skipper weighs up whether to play on.

'Robbery' as organisers charge $680 to see Messi in China

Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a Beijing friendly, organisers said Friday.

Generous Jokic 'picks Heat apart' in game-one win

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic knows how to let the game come to him -- and the Denver Nuggets star wasn't about to start forcing things on the biggest stage of all.

Six La Liga teams battling to beat drop on final day

Six La Liga teams are in danger on the final day of the season as they battle to avoid going down with Espanyol and Elche.

Organisers pray for trouble-free Derby, Dettori for fairytale last ride

Nijinsky, Shergar and Sea the Stars are among the great horses to have won the Epsom Derby, the 'blue riband' of flat racing. On Saturday racegoers will witness who joins them on the roll of honour.

Racing 92 hoping to delay Russell's farewell in Top 14 playoffs

Maverick Scotland fly-half Finn Russell could play the final of his 104 Racing 92 appearances on Saturday as they head to Stade Francais in the French Top 14 playoffs.

Heat need to match Nuggets physicality: Butler

Miami star Jimmy Butler called on his team-mates to match Denver's physicality after the Nuggets overpowered the Heat to win game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Nuggets dominate Heat 104-93 in NBA Finals game one

The Denver Nuggets launched their first NBA Finals campaign in franchise history with a dominant 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, propelled by yet another Nikola Jokic triple double.

Usain Bolt a distant memory as Mariners contest A-League final

Central Coast Mariners have come a long way since their flirtation with Usain Bolt and fast fame five years ago, culminating in a "David v Goliath" A-League final on Saturday.

French Open day 6: Three matches to watch

Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the French Open on Friday, while Carlos Alcaraz faces Denis Shapovalov in the third round.

Guardiola puts City on red alert as United threaten treble bid in FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars that Manchester United are capable of wrecking their treble dreams in Saturday's FA Cup final.

Favourites Barcelona should not underestimate hungry Wolfsburg

Barcelona are firm favourites to lift their second women's Champions League trophy against Wolfsburg on Saturday in Eindhoven but cannot afford to underestimate the dangerous German side.

Messi future decision drawing near with Barca return hopes fading

With Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain drawing to a close, the Argentine forward will soon reveal his future -- but hopes of a romantic return to Barcelona are fading.

Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day of French season

Paris Saint-Germain have wrapped up a record 11th French title but Monaco risk missing out on European qualification on the final night of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday, while eight-time champions Nantes are facing relegation.

End of an era at Napoli as title hero Spalletti says goodbye

Napoli's dream season finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Sampdoria, a last victory lap before the architect of their historic Serie A title triumph walks off into the sunset.

Thuram, Wahi, David: Ligue 1 stars set for big summer transfers

As the Ligue 1 season comes to an end this weekend, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the French top flight who could make big-money moves when the transfer window opens:

'Proud' Mourinho leaves Roma fans fearing summer exit

Jose Mourinho told his Roma players that there was no need to cry after a long, emotional Europa League ride ended in defeat at the final hurdle, but fans will shed a tear should the Portuguese leave this summer.

German Cup final could hinge on French shootout between Nkunku, Kolo Muani

Saturday's German Cup final is not only a showdown of two of the country's emerging football powerhouses but a battle between France strikers Christopher Nkunku and Randal Kolo Muani.

NBA to announce Morant decision after Finals - Silver

The NBA has investigated Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's latest gun-flashing video on social media but won't announce any action on the matter until after the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.

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