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Glasner says demotion to Conference League would punish 'innocent' Palace

Oliver Glasner believes that if Crystal Palace are demoted to the Conference League it would feel "like we are punished, but being innocent".

New Zealand build big total in 2nd Test against Zimbabwe

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.

Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese

French World Cup winner Florian Thauvin returned to Ligue 1 on Friday when Lens confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old attacking midfielder.

Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move

Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from Nice on Friday.

Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.

PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.

Kirsty Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP.

Kipyegon says a woman will run a sub-four minute mile

Faith Kipyegon said she believes a woman will break the four-minute barrier for the mile "in this generation or the next", and the challenge is what keeps her training.

Australian A-League side Western United stripped of licence

Melbourne-based A-League club Western United was stripped of its licence Friday, leaving the beleaguered side on the brink of folding just three years after winning the domestic title.

Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP.

Crypto group reportedly says it planned sex toy tosses at WNBA games

A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, US media reported on Thursday.

American Shelton tops Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto

Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades as he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in Toronto final on Thursday.

Canadian teen Mboko outlasts Osaka to win WTA Montreal crown

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko conquered four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday, capping a fairytale run at the WTA Canadian Open with her first WTA title.

Bhatia leads by one at PGA St. Jude, Scheffler five adrift

Akshay Bhatia picked up four strokes in the last three holes as he surged to an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to seize a one-shot lead in the first round of the St. Jude Classic, the first event of the US PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs.

Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati

Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-4, 6-4 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Thursday.

Kane scores as Bayern thump Spurs in pre-season friendly

Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a pre-season friendly on Thursday.

Partey signs for Villarreal while on bail for rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, on Thursday completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal.

Wales have the talent to rise again, says rugby head coach Tandy

New Wales rugby union head coach Steve Tandy believes he will have the talent at his disposal to meet the ambitious target of a return to the world's top five sides.

Five England players nominated for women's Ballon d'Or

Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad were nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or award on Thursday.

PSG dominate list of men's Ballon D'Or nominees

For the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 nominees dominated by Paris Saint-Germain released on Thursday

Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko: reports

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England.

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain's armband

Barcelona on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband in a continuing dispute over the German goalkeeper's fitness status.

Ski world champion Venier quits, saying hunger has gone

Six months after claiming her first major title, Austrian skier Stephanie Venier announced her retirement on Thursday, aged 31.

Antonio to leave West Ham after car crash

Michail Antonio's 10-year spell at West Ham is over after the club decided not to offer the 35-year-old a new contract.

Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season after knee injury

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.

Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan until 2030

Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg.

'Dog ate my passport': All Black rookie in Argentina trip pickle

Leroy Carter's dream call-up to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad almost became a nightmare when he his dog chewed up his passport days before leaving for Argentina.

Khachanov topples Zverev to book ATP Toronto title clash with Shelton

Karen Khachanov rallied to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev and book an ATP Toronto Masters title clash with Ben Shelton, who beat second seeded Taylor Fritz on Wednesday.

Wallabies' White out of short-lived retirement for South Africa Tests

Veteran scrum-half Nic White's retirement lasted barely a week after he was named Thursday in an injury-depleted Wallabies squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against world champions South Africa.

Struggling Test opener Konstas sent on Australia A tour of India

Struggling Test opener Sam Konstas was picked Thursday for Australia A's red-ball tour of India next month, with chief selector George Bailey saying the experience will be invaluable.

Mo'unga to return to New Zealand in time for World Cup build-up

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand next year, putting him in the frame to steer the All Blacks at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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