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Guardians edge Rays to seize MLB playoff series lead

Petey Halpin smashed a two-run home run to power Cleveland over Tampa Bay 3-2 on Thursday as the Guardians seized the lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Lyon down Palace in Europa League, Sunderland leave it late

Ligue 1 club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense.

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'It's human to feel for Zverev,' says Nadal

Rafael Nadal said it was only "human" of him to feel sympathy for Alexander Zverev who was forced to retire from their French Open semi-final on Friday after injuring his ankle in a horror fall.

Ham confirmed as Lakers coach: statement

Darvin Ham was formally confirmed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the team announced in a statement.

Nadal into 14th French Open final as Zverev quits with horror injury

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a sickening right ankle injury.

Nadal into 14th French Open final after Zverev quits with horror injury

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday after Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a horror right ankle injury.

Girardi fired by slumping Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies sacked manager Joe Girardi on Friday, citing the team's sluggish start to the season.

Trainer O'Brien wins record 41st British classic as Tuesday takes Oaks

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien trained a record 41st British classic winner on Friday as his filly Tuesday won the Epsom Oaks in a thrilling finish.

Mueller-Weiss: The condition that Nadal has to live with

Rafael Nadal has been playing in considerable pain for at least year with Mueller-Weiss Syndrome, a rare degenerative condition affecting bones in the feet.

Espargaro quickest in practice for Catalonia MotoGP

Local boy Aleix Espargaro set the pace during Friday's two practice sessions for the Catalonia MotoGP, edging his Aprilia teammate Maverick Vinales.

Mitchell leads New Zealand revival against England in 1st Test

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell starred with the bat, after England debutant Matthew Potts had rocked the Black Caps once again, to leave the first Test at Lord's intriguingly poised at tea on Friday's second day.

Three things on French Open finalist Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek has taken the WTA Tour by storm this season, rising to world number one on the back of 34 straight wins and five successive titles and will face Coco Gauff in Saturday's French Open final.

Bigger issues than tennis on Gauff's mind in Paris

They were just four words written in haste on a TV camera, but Coco Gauff has already left a lasting impression on the French Open regardless of whether or not she wins a maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Germany boss Flick wary of Mancini's under-fire Italy

Germany boss Hansi Flick expects Italy's under-pressure head coach Roberto Mancini to come out firing and inspire the European champions in Saturday's Nations League clash.

'Tired' former Giro winner Dumoulin to retire at end of season

Olympic silver medallist and former Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin will retire from professional cycling at the end of this season, the Dutch cyclist announced on Friday.

England debutant Potts strikes again in New Zealand series opener

England debutant Matthew Potts removed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for the second time in the match as his dream start to Test cricket continued at Lord's on Friday.

Gauff has 'nothing to lose' against Swiatek in French Open final

Coco Gauff says she has "nothing to lose" in Saturday's French Open final against world number one Iga Swiatek, with her opponent on a 34-match winning streak and looking for a second Roland Garros title.

England eke out slender lead against New Zealand in 1st Test

Concussion substitute Matt Parkinson marked his Test debut by helping England into a narrow first-innings lead of nine runs on the second day of their series opener against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

Crusaders overpower Reds to enter Super semis

The Canterbury Crusaders used their powerful pack to devastating effect as they marched into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a 37-15 victory over the Queensland Reds in Christchurch on Friday.

Australia's Finch hopes tour brings 'joy' to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australia's cricketers hope to bring some "joy" to Sri Lanka, white-ball captain Aaron Finch said on Friday, as the island nation prepares for a seven-week tour while wrestling with an unprecedented economic crisis.

Swiatek grew up a 'fighter' on Warsaw's tennis courts

Iga Swiatek, the world number one who on Saturday could win her second French Open title, has displayed a fighting spirit since her early days hammering balls on Warsaw's tennis courts.

Stoute bids for another crowning moment in 'Piggott's' Derby

Queen Elizabeth II, Lester Piggott and Michael Stoute are indelibly linked to the Epsom Derby and appropriately all three will be foremost on everyone's minds in Saturday's renewal which is part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

'Fire burning' inside Donaire ahead of Inoue rematch

Nonito Donaire said Friday there was "a fire burning inside" him as he prepares to face Naoya Inoue next week in a hotly anticipated sequel to their 2019 boxing classic.

No panic for Warriors after Celtics shocker

Draymond Green said there is no chance of the Golden State Warriors hitting the panic button after the NBA Finals favorites crashed to a series-opening defeat to the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Avs down Oilers for 2-0 lead in NHL Western Conference Final

Colorado scored three quick second-period goals and goalie Pavel Francouz made 24 saves on Thursday as the Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the NHL Western Conference Final.

Celtics rally to beat Warriors in game one of NBA Finals

Al Horford led an electrifying comeback as the Boston Celtics stunned the Golden State Warriors 120-108 to draw first blood in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series on Thursday.

'Ferocious' Kambosos vows to 'shock the world again' against Haney

Australian George 'Ferocious' Kambosos Friday vowed to "shock the world again" against American favourite Devin 'The Dream' Haney when they meet in a hotly-anticipated clash to become the undisputed lightweight champion.

Harigae shoots 64 to edge amateur for US Women's Open lead

American Mina Harigae fired a stunning seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead over shockSwedish amateur Ingrid Lindblad after Thursday's opening round of the 77th US Women's Open.

Smith, Hughes and Lee among six sharing PGA Memorial lead

Australian Cameron Smith, Canadian Mackenzie Hughes and South Korean Lee Kyoung-hoon were among a record six players sharing the lead after Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Memorial tournament.

$Matsuyama disqualified from Memorial over club infraction$

Matsuyama disqualified from Memorial over club infraction

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified from the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament in bizarre circumstances on Thursday after officials found an illegal substance on his 3-wood.

Nike founder Knight makes $2 bn offer for NBA's Blazers - report

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Alan Smolinisky have made a written offer to buy the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers for more than $2 billion, ESPN reported Thursday.

Sliti stars as Tunisia run riot against 10-man Equatorial Guinea

Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match build-up this month by hammering 10-man Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

Spain pegged back by late Portugal equaliser

Spain were denied a winning start by Portugal in the Nations League on Thursday as Alvaro Morata’s first-half finish was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Ricardo Horta.

Potts promises England will keep 'punching' against New Zealand

Matthew Potts promised England would continue to "throw punches" after 17 wickets fell on a remarkable opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

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