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Australia captain Finch announces retirement from one-day cricket

Australian limited-overs captain Aaron Finch announced his unexpected retirement from one-day cricket Saturday after a lean run with the bat, saying it was time to hand over the baton.

South Korea's Lee6 fires bogey-free 63 to seize LPGA lead

South Korea's Lee6 Jeong-eun fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.

Ruud into US Open final and brink of world top ranking

Casper Ruud reached the US Open final and closed in on the world number one ranking with a four-set victory over Karen Khachanov on Friday.

World Cup final stadium tested with first sellout crowd

The $675 million stadium that Qatar will use for this year's World Cup final was put through its first sellout test Friday with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions.

Lens beat Troyes to go top of Ligue 1

Lens moved to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday as Kevin Danso scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Troyes.

IOC says has 'full confidence' in security at Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday said it had "full confidence" that France would ensure security at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Ireland edge England, Samoa trounce USA in World Cup Sevens

Ireland and Samoa eliminated seeded teams to reach the quarter-finals on the first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

Black armband for Britain's US Open doubles champion

Britain's Joe Salisbury donned a black armband in honor of Queen Elizabeth as he won the US Open men's doubles title with American partner Rajeev Ram on Friday.

Ravens unable to reach new NFL contract deal with Jackson

Lamar Jackson has rejected contract offers from the Baltimore Ravens and the 25-year-old star quarterback will play the upcoming NFL season on the final year of his original deal.

MLB rule changes for '23 include pitch timer, bigger bases

A pitch timer, bigger bases and limitations on defensive position shifting will come to Major League Baseball in 2023 rule changes approved Friday.

Nice and Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence that delayed game

Both Nice and Cologne on Friday condemned the violence at their Europa Conference League game in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured, as UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against both clubs.

Hasaranga helps Sri Lanka down Pakistan in Asia Cup final dress rehearsal

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Sri Lanka's bowling charge to set up a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan on Friday in their dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup final.

Pedersen wins Vuelta 19th stage as leader Evenepoel stays safe

Mads Pedersen surged away from his sprint rivals on Friday to take the 19th stage, his third victory in the last seven Vuelta a Espana stages, while race leader Remco Evenepoel finished comfortably in the pack.

Swiatek, Jabeur set for US Open duel

Iga Swiatek can cement her status as world number one on Saturday when she faces history-chasing Ons Jabeur in the US Open's women's final.

Jesus, Coutinho left out of Brazil squad for friendlies

Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho were both left out of Brazil's squad for upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia on Friday as Tite's side warm up for the World Cup.

Serial world champion Loeb leads Acropolis Rally

Nine-time champion Sebastien Loeb is enjoying his dip back into the world rally championship as the veteran Frenchman led the Acropolis Rally at the end of Friday's stages.

Sainz ensures Ferrari top times again in Monza practice

Carlos Sainz made sure Ferrari were fastest in both of Friday's practice runs at the Italian Grand Prix by topping the times in the second session at Monza.

Pedersen wins Vuelta 19th stage as Evenepoel maintains lead

Mads Pedersen surged away from his sprint rivals on Friday to take the 19th stage, his third victory in the last seven Vuelta a Espana stages, while race leader Remco Evenepoel finished comfortably in the pack.

Verstappen handed five-place grid penalty at Italian GP

Max Verstappen has been hit with a five-place grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix after exceeding his engine allocation, Formula One said on Friday.

Hasaranga helps Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 121 in Asia Cup

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga claimed three wickets on Friday as Sri Lanka bundled out Pakistan for 121 in their dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup final.

Roglic accuses Wright after Vuelta-ending crash

Primoz Roglic on Friday blamed rival Fred Wright for the crash that brought the Slovenian's hopes of taking the Vuelta lead to a bloodied early end.

Premier League games postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Premier League announced on Friday that all matches had been cancelled this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Test cricket and golf will resume.

Leclerc fastest in Ferrari one-two at opening Monza practice

Charles Leclerc was fastest in the first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday, posting a time of one minute and 22.140 seconds.

Two-time Olympic javelin champion Spotakova retires

Two-time Olympic javelin champion and world record holder Barbora Spotakova has ended her professional career at 41, the Czech Athletics Federation said on Friday.

Coe pushing for Paris Olympic city events, confident of security

Track and field supremo Sebastian Coe is pushing organisers of the 2024 Olympics to include live events in downtown Paris in a bid to "democratise" sport, playing down any security fears over their hosting.

Premier League fixtures postponed following queen's death

All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday.

Napoli striker Osimhen out with thigh injury

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Italian team's home fixture with Spezia on Saturday with a thigh injury, the Serie A club announced.

Cologne condemn 'horrific' violence at Nice game

Cologne on Friday condemned violence at the club's Europa Conference League game against Nice in southern France that left one fan in critical condition and dozens of others injured.

Kohli fires World Cup warning after long-awaited ton

India's Virat Kohli says he was "pleasantly surprised" to get his long-awaited century in the short format as he targets more runs in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Swiatek bathroom break sets up Jabeur US Open title showdown

An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed Ons Jabeur on Thursday.

US Open: Who said what on day 11

Who said what at the US Open on Thursday, the 11th day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:

Swiatek downs Sabalenka to reach US Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to set up a US Open final showdown with Ons Jabeur on Thursday.

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