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Young gets two-shot PGA penalty for playing from wrong spot

World number 15 Cameron Young was given a two-stroke penalty in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship after making a tap-in putt from an incorrect spot.

Anderson adamant 'nobody in the world' can handle England at their best

James Anderson believes "nobody in the world" can cope with England at their best as they bid to regain the Ashes from arch-rivals Australia.

Ukraine's Kalinina outduels Russia's Kudermetova to reach Rome final

Anhelina Kalinina of the Ukraine reached the second WTA final of her career with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 defeat of Russia's Veronika Kudermetova at the Italian Open on Friday.

No revenge mission for Cullen's Leinster in Champions Cup final rematch

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said on Friday revenge is not on his mind as they face La Rochelle again in this weekend's Champions Cup final.

Young gets two-shot PGA penalty for playing fron wrong spot

World number 15 Cameron Young was given a two-stroke penalty in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship after making a tap-in putt from an incorrect spot.

Wales suffer double blow as Jones and Tipuric retire before Rugby World Cup

Wales were hit by a dramatic double blow on Friday as Alun Wyn Jones, the world's most-capped international, and fellow senior forward Justin Tipuric both announced their retirement from Test duty just four months before the side's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.

No revenge mission for Cullen's Leinster in Champions Cup final rerun

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said on Friday revenge is not on his mind as they face La Rochelle again in this weekend's Champions Cup final.

Rubio takes maiden win in shortened Giro stage 13

Colombian Einar Rubio came through in the final kilometre to overtake Thibault Pinot and Jefferson Cepeda and claim a maiden grand tour win in a shortened stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday.

Rose charges into contention at PGA Championship

England's Justin Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, made three long birdie putts and charged within a shot of leader Bryson DeChambeau early in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.

Lampard told Chelsea to sign Haaland before Man City star's rise

Frank Lampard tried to persuade Chelsea to sign Erling Haaland before the Manchester City star established himself as the world's most feared striker.

Wales suffer double blow as Jones and Tipuric retire before World Cup

Wales were hit by a dramatic double blow on Friday as Alun Wyn Jones, the world's most-capped international, and fellow senior forward Justin Tipuric both announced their retirement from Test duty just four months before the side's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.

AC Milan target Champions League spot as season's salvation

AC Milan bid to bounce back from exiting the Champions League at the hands of city rivals Inter by beating relegated Sampdoria on Saturday and keep alive hopes of qualifying for next season's competition.

Clinching Premier League title like serving to win Wimbledon: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has compared the tension of trying to wrap up the Premier League title to a tennis player serving to win Wimbledon.

Klopp confident his ban won't damage Liverpool's top four bid

Jurgen Klopp insists his touchline ban won't have a negative effect on Liverpool's bid to catch Manchester United in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

China to face Japan in Sudirman Cup semi-finals

Defending champions China will face Japan in the semi-finals of badminton's Sudirman Cup after they continued an impressive run through the tournament with a comprehensive victory over Indonesia on Friday.

Wales flanker Tipuric quits Test rugby ahead of World Cup

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric said Friday he had retired from international rugby union with immediate effect.

Marquinhos extends PSG contract to 2028

Paris Saint-Germain captain and Brazil defender Marquinhos has extended his contract until 2028, the club announced Friday.

Toney's future with Brentford despite betting ban: Frank

Thomas Frank says Ivan Toney will stay at Brentford despite the England striker's eight-month ban for gambling offences.

Cole's double-bogey hands DeChambeau PGA lead

A double-bogey for US rookie Eric Cole on Friday morning left Bryson DeChambeau as leader of the PGA Championship after the completion of the opening round.

Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will return to the BBC's cricket coverage after being cleared of making a racist remark earlier this year.

Howe ready for Euro challenge as Newcastle eye Champions League

Eddie Howe says Newcastle will need more quality and depth in their squad next season if they are to cope with the demands of a potential Champions League campaign.

Leeds boss Allardyce hopes Hammers' eyes are on European final

Sam Allardyce hopes West Ham, having reached the Europa Conference League final, will play safe when they face his relegation-threatened Leeds side on Sunday.

Arteta hits back at criticism of Arsenal's title collapse

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal deserve respect for their unexpected Premier League title challenge despite the collapse that allowed Manchester City to move into pole position.

'Another league': Nadal's first French Open opponent recalls 18 years on

When Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that injury would prevent him taking part in this year's French Open for the first time in 19 years, it triggered bitter sweet memories for Lars Burgsmuller, his first ever opponent at Roland Garros.

West Ham boss Moyes reveals family concern after violence at AZ Alkmaar

West Ham manager David Moyes admitted he was concerned for the safety of his family after AZ Alkmaar hooligans attacked Hammers fans following Thursday's Europa Conference League semi-final in the Netherlands.

'Amazing' Murray leads Nuggets rally in 108-103 win over Lakers

Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as a furious finale carried the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference final series.

Murray leads Nuggets rally in 108-103 win over Lakers

Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as a furious finale carried the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference final series.

Labuschagne warns Smith as good as when he dominated 2019 Ashes

Marnus Labuschagne warned England that tweaks "freakish" Australian teammate Steve Smith has made to his batting mean he is as dangerous as when he dominated the 2019 Ashes.

Bayern face resurgent Leipzig with Dortmund nipping at their heels

With two rounds of the Bundesliga season remaining, Bayern Munich face the biggest threat to their title hopes, at home against a resurgent RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Tom Kim has an 'full-in' mud bath during PGA first round

South Korea's Tom Kim took an impromptu mud bath in a marshy area of Oak Hill while trying to save a stroke in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.

Leaner DeChambeau still brings power to lead at PGA

Bryson DeChambeau, once a bulked-up ball basher who prized distance over all else, has slimmed down, found more energy and taken the PGA Championship lead with his trademark powerful drives.

LIV's DeChambeau grabs PGA Championship clubhouse lead

Bryson DeChambeau delivered a credibility boost to LIV Golf, firing a four-under par 66 to seize a one-stroke clubhouse lead in Thursday's darkness-halted opening round of the PGA Championship.

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