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Kildunne confident Women's Rugby World Cup 'heartbreak' can inspire England to glory

England star Ellie Kildunne believes the tournament hosts are "more than ready" to put an end to their Women's Rugby World Cup "heartbreak" as they seek to win the one trophy that has eluded them for so long.

Arsenal 'digging for gold' as title bid starts at new-look Man Utd

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold as they prepare to start their latest bid for a first Premier League title since 2004 against revamped Manchester United on Sunday.

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Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

Rivals ready to rock as fans flood in for Tour de France opener

A frantic fight for the first overall leader's yellow jersey will mark the start of cycling's Tour de France when the much anticipated 2025 edition races out of Lille in a carnival atmosphere on Saturday.

Djokovic banks on 'home' advantage against Davis Cup teammate at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic believes he is playing as well as he can on Wimbledon's grass as he gears up to face Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round on Saturday.

Mbappe 'better' and ready for Real Madrid against Dortmund at Club World Cup

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is "better" ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but would not confirm if the Frenchman will start.

Ghim maintains one-shot lead at PGA's John Deere Classic

Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for an eagle for the second straight day on Friday, adding three birdies in a three-under 68 to maintain a one-shot lead in the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic.

Bayern Club World Cup clash with PSG a 'perfect storm': Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play.

Al Hilal showed Saudi league not just about money, says Koulibaly

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage.

PSG 'dead' unless they keep improving: Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday his team will keep adapting and improving to pursue future success and if they failed to do so they would be "dead".

MLB Cubs smash team-record eight homers to crush Cardinals

Michael Busch smacked three home runs and the Chicago Cubs belted a team-record eight homers to defeat visiting St. Louis 11-3 on Friday at historic Wrigley Field.

US sprinter Richardson seeks to kickstart season after February injury

Sha'Carri Richardson is looking to ignite her World Championships season at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on Saturday, revealing an injury in February set back her 2025 campaign.

West Indies and Australia 2nd Test finely poised

Early strikes by Jayden Seales in the second innings left the second Test evenly poised with Australia stuttering to 12 for two at the close of play on the second day of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Friday.

Germany see off Poland in Women's Euro 2025 opener

Germany made a winning start to their Women's Euro 2025 campaign with Friday's 2-0 win over Poland which moved the eight-time continental champions top of Group C.

Alcaraz into Wimbledon last 16 as Sabalenka outlasts Raducanu

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday before women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Emma Raducanu in a high-class match.

Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 to reach Club World Cup semis

Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

Sabalenka outguns Raducanu to reach Wimbledon last 16

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a fearsome challenge from Emma Raducanu and a partisan Centre Court crowd to stay on track for her first Wimbledon title on Friday.

Brazil's Gabigol wins appeal in anti-doping case

Brazil international Gabriel Barbosa on Friday was cleared of tampering during a doping test by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which annulled a two-year ban imposed on the striker.

Siraj 'loving the challenge' of leading India's attack against England

Mohammed Siraj said he "loved the challenge" of leading India's attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah after taking a six-wicket haul in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks coach White leaves Bulls

Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White quit the Bulls franchise on Friday, saying the Pretoria outfit needed a "new voice".

Alcaraz in Wimbledon last 16 as seeds tumble again

Carlos Alcaraz made hard work of beating Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the Wimbledon last-16 on Friday, avoiding the fate of Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who joined the mass exodus of top seeds.

Kipyegon, Duplantis, Thompson highlight Eugene Diamond League

Faith Kipyegon's return to the 1,500m, Armand Duplantis's bid for a 13th pole vault world record and 100m fields featuring Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred and Sha'Carri Richardson promise fireworks at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on the Fourth of July weekend.

Australia wrest back control against West Indies

Australia wrested the advantage with four wickets to leave the West Indies at 185 for seven at tea on the second day of the second Test in Grenada on Friday.

Erratic Alcaraz battles into Wimbledon fourth round

Carlos Alcaraz survived another erratic performance on Friday, battling to a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to stay on track for a third straight Wimbledon crown.

Blink and you'll miss it: Shelton wraps up match in 71 seconds

Brian Shelton failed to persuade the umpire to give him just one more minute in the gathering gloom at Wimbledon on Thursday... but proved his point when he returned 16 hours later to wrap up victory in just 71 seconds.

India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in 2nd Test

Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs.

Sweden beat rivals Norway at Women's Euro 2025

Sweden beat their Scandinavian rivals Denmark 1-0 on Friday take an early lead in Group C at Women's Euro 2025, before Germany open their title bid against Poland.

India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in third Test

Jamie Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper of 184 not out and Harry Brook passed 150 yet again but India still ended Friday's third day of the second Test at Edgbaston with a lead of over 200 runs.

Red Bull boss says Verstappen wants to stay despite Mercedes links

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner on Friday suggested that despite "all the noise", four-time world champion Max Verstappen is hoping to remain with the team next year.

Oldest surviving Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Marinelli dies at 99

French cyclist Jacques Marinelli, the oldest surviving holder of the Tour de France yellow jersey, has died aged 99.

Driven Leclerc determined to restore Ferrari to the top of F1

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc told AFP he is determined to get the most "iconic team" in Formula One back to the summit after a difficult start to the season.

Dozens pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota in Portugal

Dozens of Portuguese from the president to a childhood friend grieved for Diogo Jota in his hometown on Friday after the Liverpool star and his brother's death in a car crash.

Norris tops Silverstone practice as Horner quizzed over Verstappen

Lando Norris thrilled his home fans at Silverstone when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of both Ferraris in second practice on Friday for this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Brathwaite out for nought in 100th Test before West Indies rebuild

Kraigg Brathwaite fell for a duck in his 100th Test as West Indies reached 110 for three in reply to the Australian total of 286 at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Grenada on Friday.

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