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Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray

Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club's next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for Brazil, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday.

Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match

Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week.

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Wemby: 'Very sad' to see players endorse betting firms

Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he won't be joining the raft of superstars endorsing sports betting outfits, calling it "very sad to see some players promoting it."

Manchester City Women scrape draw with Real Madrid

Manchester City were saved by the rules as they drew 1-1 at home to Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Thursday.

Klopp averts crisis with first win as Germany boss

Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany manager on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

India, Australia and Pakistan in same World Cup group

India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.

Daryz's hopes of repeat Arc win boosted by draw

Daryz's bid to become only the ninth horse to win Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice received a boost on Thursday when he was drawn in stall five.

Steelers ship disgruntled defender Porter to Cowboys

Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer hopes cornerback Joey Porter Jr. can suit up for the Cowboys' NFL clash with Houston on Sunday, days after arriving in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Klopp gets first win as Germany boss

Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany coach on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

Portugal edge Denmark in Ronaldo's absence

Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.

Raiders host Chiefs in battle of unbeaten division rivals

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is expecting a physical battle from an "aggressive" Las Vegas Raiders team when the unbeaten AFC West division rivals meet in a marquee NFL matchup on Sunday.

Williams leaves Spain camp with thigh knock

Winger Nico Williams has withdrawn from the Spain squad injured, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday.

WTA reduces 2027 schedule for world's top 50

The WTA announced Thursday that it has reduced the number of tournaments that top-ranked players are required to play in 2027.

Downing Street says Manchester City not 'above the rules'

Downing Street said Thursday that Manchester City were not "above the rules" following criticism of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his comments about the club's breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Hadjar wants to 'fight for the title' from next season

Isack Hadjar's ambition from next season is to "crush" the rest of the grid, the 21-year-old told AFP at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again

New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge.

Man City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League

UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League after the bombshell ruling against the English football giant over Premier League financial rule breaches.

Croatian ex-international Simic charged in graft case

Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was reportedly charged on Thursday in an alleged graft case linked to a coastal campsite development involving two other people.

Zverev beats Norrie to kick off Sinner-less China Open

World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on Thursday.

'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

Hardly any professional tennis players support shortening men's Grand Slam matches, world number two Alexander Zverev said on Thursday, coming out strongly in favour of the "history" behind the format.

England paceman Archer rested for ODI tri-series

Paceman Jofra Archer has been rested for England's one-day international tri-series in Pakistan later this month, with Jos Buttler also absent through injury.

Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens

Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a damaging defeat to Gambia deepened the Black Stars' latest crisis.

Alcaraz begins Japan Open defence with win over Michelsen

Carlos Alcaraz began his defence of the Japan Open title with a battling 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 win over Alex Michelsen in Tokyo on Thursday.

Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout

Uncertainy surrounds the future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad following an announcement from coach Jorge Jesus that he would not start Thursday's game against Denmark.

India to clash with Pakistan as Eala suffers Games heartbreak

India and arch-rivals Pakistan will clash for Asian Games cricket gold as Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala suffered a shock semi-final exit on Thursday in Japan.

Tom Kim finishes marathon Asian Games second round under floodlights

Tom Kim probably didn't have floodlit golf on his Asian Games to-do list in Nagoya this week, but that is exactly what he ended up playing at the end of a marathon second round on Thursday.

Judoka wins Asian Games gold after honouring dying grandmother's wish

Tokyo-born Huh Mimi switched to representing South Korea at judo at the wish of her dying grandmother and was rewarded with Asian Games gold on Thursday in Japan.

Tearful Nishikori calls time on career with defeat at Japan Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, brought the curtain down on his pioneering career on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe on home turf.

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold

World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday in Japan.

Verstappen wary of tyre wear as he eyes first F1 win of season

Max Verstappen warned on Thursday that high tyre wear may hamper his bid to convert Red Bull's late-season surge into a first win of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Qatar 'ready' if 2030 Asian Games moved back: official

Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent's premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar, a top official said Thursday.

India thump Sri Lanka, will face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold

World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday.

Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil

India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country.

Cash-strapped Senegalese unmoved by Youth Olympic Games

At a busy market in Dakar's Grand-Yoff district, residents jostling past stalls say jobs and the cost of living are far more pressing concerns than Senegal's upcoming Youth Olympic Games.

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