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Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold

Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5,000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual continental gold.

Golden relay double for Britain at Europeans as Marchand takes silver

Britain won both the men's and women's 4x200m freestyle relays on the opening day of the European swimming championships on Monday as French swim star Leon Marchand took silver with his team as he returns from injury.

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Ohtani to miss All-Star Game for treatment on knee

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start on Friday with left knee "irritation" and won't play in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the club said.

Deschamps leads France to familiar territory in final World Cup

Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than ever at this World Cup having led the favourites into the semi-finals.

Edwards leaves role with Liverpool owners FSG

Michael Edwards has quit his role as chief executive of football with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, the company announced on Friday.

Alfred goes third in 200m all-time list, Wanyonyi smashes 1km mark

Julien Alfred and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered two masterclasses with outstanding victories in a high-quality Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday that brought a raft of records.

Wemby to Spurs fans: 'I'm here to stay, whatever it takes'

Victor Wembanyama had a message for San Antonio Spurs fans on Friday while other NBA stars look for new teams as free agents -- "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.

Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads at Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler's four-year run of 78 successive made cuts finally came to an end as the world number one crashed out of the Scottish Open on Friday.

Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bid

Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a "true inspiration" as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.

Wanyonyi sets new world best in men's 1,000m

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.

Djokovic expects to be back at Wimbledon next year

Novak Djokovic said he expects to play Wimbledon "at least one more time" after the Serb's bid for an eighth All England Club title was shattered by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday.

Sinner, Zverev power into Wimbledon final

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in their wake as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery fell short in their bids to make history.

Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration'

Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao.

Slick Sinner scuppers Djokovic record bid to make Wimbledon final

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner clinically swept aside record-chasing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday to set up a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.

Zverev hungry for Wimbledon glory after Paris breakthrough

Alexander Zverev said he is "hungry" for more silverware after the French Open champion swaggered into his first Wimbledon final with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Arthur Fery on Friday.

India's Mandhana stars in inaugural women's Test at Lord's

Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.

England risk losing Guehi for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Centre-back Marc Guehi is at risk of missing England's World Cup quarter-final on Saturday against Norway as he tries to overcome a hamstring strain he suffered in the win over Mexico, according to several reports.

Xhaka tells Swiss fans to 'keep dreaming' ahead of Argentina World Cup clash

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka told fans to "keep dreaming" as he prepares to lead his team against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Woad is unruffled by the lake as she sails into Evian lead

Lottie Woad found her range on Friday as she birdied five of the last eight holes for a seven-under par second round and a one-shot lead at the Evian Championship.

Fery expects to thrive in spotlight after Wimbledon fairytale

Arthur Fery insists he can handle the increased scrutiny and expectations that will follow his fairytale run at Wimbledon after Alexander Zverev ended the Briton's bid for All England Club history.

Brook hoping for double England cricket and football triumph

Harry Brook hopes to be involved in a special England cricket and football 'double' this weekend.

Pressure off for 'scared' Merlier after Tour de France stage win

Tim Merlier admitted that he had been "scared" that he might not win a Tour de France stage this year before he triumphed in Bordeaux on Friday.

Indian cricket board to review T20 team's 'bad phase'

India's cricket board will review the T20 team's performance after a dismal run that saw the world champions lose successive series in Ireland and England, a top official said Friday.

England captain George 'buzzing for special talent' Caluori

England captain Jamie George said he had "never seen anything like the athletic ability" of Noah Calouri as his teenage Saracens team-mate prepares to make his Test debut in a Nations Championship clash against Fiji in Liverpool on Saturday.

Merlier wins Tour de France seventh stage in sprint finish

Belgian Tim Merlier won the Tour de France seventh stage in a sprint finish at the end of a 175km run from Hagetmau to Bordeaux on Friday.

India's Mandhana and Kaur fall in inaugural women's Test at Lord's

India suffered a double blow as opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's on Friday before England dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur as well.

New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if available

Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team coach on Friday and he said he would continue to call on veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he is available, insisting the forward will "never" be a problem.

Zverev ends wildcard Fery's run to reach first Wimbledon final

French Open champion Alexander Zverev ended the remarkable run of British wildcard Arthur Fery with a dominant semi-final victory on Friday to reach his first Wimbledon final.

England advised to avoid alcohol after off-field dramas - report

England men's cricketers have been advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and after matches under new behaviour guidelines, Britain's Daily Telegraph reported Friday.

Fiji captain shrugs off chairman's criticism ahead of England clash

Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere insists his players are unconcerned by a call from the country's top rugby official to "deliver a return on investment".

Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run

Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina.

Piercing, matcha rituals lead Noskova in Kvitova's footsteps

An all-round athlete invoking lucky charms including a nose piercing, Linda Noskova is heading into Saturday's Wimbledon final following in the footsteps of compatriot and role model Petra Kvitova.

Finally healthy, music lover Muchova eyes Wimbledon glory

Karolina Muchova's injury-plagued career was in danger of coming to a premature end just four years ago, but now the Wimbledon finalist is on the brink of a life-changing moment at the All England Club.

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