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Kyren Wilson and John Higgins reach International Championship snooker final

Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.

New Zealand and Tonga meet for place in Rugby League World Cup final

New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.

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Boston beat Denver in NBA exhibition season opener, but Jokic says omens are good

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook made his debut for the Denver Nuggets as they opened the National Basketball Association pre-season by losing to Boston in Abu Dhabi on Friday but was in awe of one his new team-mates.

Lukaku stars as Napoli beat Como to hold Serie A top spot

Romelu Lukaku starred again for Napoli by scoring once and setting up two more goals in Friday's 3-1 win over Como which ensured top spot in Serie A for at least another week.

Ohtani set for MLB playoff debut as Dodgers face Padres

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani makes his Major League Baseball playoff debut on Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers launch their post-season campaign against the San Diego Padres.

Pogba's drug ban cut to 18 months from four years

French international footballer Paul Pogba's four-year ban for doping has been reduced to 18 months, a spokesperson from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

Stubbs hits maiden ODI century as South Africa crush Ireland

Tristan Stubbs smashed a maiden one-day international century as South Africa routed Ireland by 174 runs to clinch their three-match series with a game to spare on Friday.

South Africa, New Zealand win big in Women's T20 World Cup

Captains Laura Wolvaardt and Sophie Devine hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead their teams South Africa and New Zealand to thumping wins in the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday.

Devine leads New Zealand to victory over India in Women's T20 World Cup

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine led from the front with an unbeaten 57 in her team's 58-run win over India in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday.

Devine leads New Zealand to big win over India in Women's T20 World Cup

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine led from the front with an unbeaten 57 in her team's 58-run win over India in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday.

MLB Reds hire two-time champion Francona as manager

Terry Francona, who guided the Boston Red Sox to two World Series titles, was hired Friday as manager of the Cincinnati Reds on a three-year Major League Baseball contract.

Daniel Maldini receives first Italy call-up for Nations League

Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, received his first Italy call-up on Friday for Nations League games against Belgium and Israel.

Ancelotti points finger at Madrid's 'lack of intensity'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that two of the main factors behind his team's poor play this season are "lack of intensity in defence and slow ball circulation".

Ainslie leads Britain to first America's Cup final in 60 years

Britain, skippered by sailing great Ben Ainslie, will compete in the America's Cup for the first time since 1964 after edging Italy 7-4 in a thrilling Louis Vuitton Cup qualifying event on Friday in Barcelona.

Stubbs hits maiden century as South Africa make 343-4 against Ireland

Tristan Stubbs smashed a maiden one-day international century as South Africa piled up 343-4 against Ireland on Friday.

Odegaard injury has forced Arsenal to be 'different', says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says title-chasing Arsenal have had to be "different" while captain Martin Odegaard is sidelined by an ankle problem.

Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee Ten Hag's Man Utd future

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford as he admitted the club is not "where it should be" under the troubled boss.

Britain qualify for America's Cup final after 60-year wait

Britain will compete in the America's Cup for the first time since 1964 after beating Italy 7-4 in the Louis Vuitton Cup qualifying event on Friday.

Muchova stuns Sabalenka to set up Beijing semi with home hero Zheng

Karolina Muchova ended top seed Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match winning run on Friday to set up a China Open semi-final against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.

Morata returns to Spain Nations League squad after injury

Alvaro Morata has been included in Spain's squad for their upcoming Nations League matches, coach Luis de la Fuente announced Friday.

Muchova stuns Sabalenka to set up Beijing semi-final with home hero Zheng

Karolina Muchova ended top seed Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match winning run on Friday to set up a China Open semi-final against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.

Revenge for Medvedev, Tsitsipas at Shanghai Masters

Both Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, vanquishing old foes in straight sets as they progressed through to the third round.

Under-fire Ten Hag 'together' with Man Utd hierarchy

Erik ten Hag is adamant he still has the backing of Manchester United's hierarchy as the under-fire boss prepares for a crucial Premier League clash at Aston Villa.

Guardiola talks of Man City love affair as financial hearing rumbles on

Pep Guardiola insists he will always defend Manchester City from accusations of financial misconduct because of his trust in the club's owners and his love affair with their fans.

De Bruyne out of Belgium Nations League squad

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury.

Japanese trainer Yahagi hopes Shin Emperor achieves 50-year-old Arc dream

Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi says he hopes Shin Emperor will fulfil his "50 years old" dream of winning Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday at Longchamp racecourse.

Tennis world number one Swiatek splits with coach Wiktorowski

World number one Iga Swiatek on Friday confirmed she has split with her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski.

Liverpool share responsibility for Nunez goal drought, says Slot

Arne Slot said Friday it is up to Liverpool to help misfiring forward Darwin Nunez increase his goal tally as well as the player himself.

Top seed Sabalenka stunned by Muchova in Beijing last eight

The 49th-ranked Karolina Muchova stunned top seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to reach the China Open semi-finals on Friday.

Tsitsipas gets revenge against Nishikori at Shanghai Masters

Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge after months of bad form on Friday when he defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets to advance into the third round of the Shanghai Masters.

Binder tops Japan MotoGP practice with Martin third

South Africa's Brad Binder clocked the fastest time in practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday, with championship leader Jorge Martin finishing third.

Sinner not 'comfortable' as doping case clouds Shanghai campaign

World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was not in a "comfortable" situation as his doping case dragged on, but insisted he felt ready for his first match at the Shanghai Masters.

Lyon's Matavesi calls for change after 'crazy' World Cup salary strike threat

Experienced Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi has demanded "change" at his country's rugby union as he settles into life at French Top 14 club Lyon before heading to La Rochelle on Saturday.

Bayern look to rebound at bogey side Frankfurt

Bayern Munich travel to bogey side Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday looking to rebound having dropped points twice in the space of a week.

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