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Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam
Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them "just way too long for me" as he focuses on his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

England 'just getting started' after Women's Rugby World Cup rout of USA warns Mitchell
England coach John Mitchell insisted his tournament favourites had only "just got started" after launching the Women's Rugby World Cup with a 69-7 hammering of the United States on Friday.
Kane hits hat trick as Bayern make 'statement' in Bundesliga opener
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich made a "statement" against RB Leipzig 6-0 at home in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday.

Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying she was focused on ending her illustrious career in a "magnificent way" at the Tokyo world championships.

Gauff looks to future with bold coaching change before US Open
Coco Gauff says she didn't hesitate to shake up her team just days before the US Open, hoping a new specialist coach can help shore up the serve that has been letting her down.

Top-ranked Sabalenka seeks rare US Open repeat
It has been more than a decade since the US Open had a repeat women's champion -- but world number one Aryna Sabalenka heads into her title defense at Flushing Meadows aiming to buck that trend.

Chelsea thrash West Ham to pile pressure on former boss Potter
Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just two games into the Premier League season.

Kane toasts 'instant connection' with Diaz after Bayern romp
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he had formed an "instant connection" with winger Luis Diaz after a 6-0 home win over RB Leipzig in the season opener on Friday.

Ruiz goal gives rusty PSG narrow win over Angers in Ligue 1
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game and Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 1-0 on Friday to make it two wins out of two at the start of the Ligue 1 season.

Kane hits hat trick as Bayern thump Leipzig in Bundesliga opener
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich thumped RB Leipzig 6-0 at home in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday.

England begin bid for Women's Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States
Tournament hosts England and favourites England launched the Women's Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win over the United States in Sunderland.

Sinner in race for fitness with US Open title defense looms
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he is "not 100% yet" but expects to be at full strength for the launch of his US Open title defense when the final Grand Slam of 2025 gets underway.

Jefferson-Wooden cements Tokyo sprint favourite status with Brussels win
US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden underlined her world 100m title credentials at Friday's Diamond League meet in Brussels with a dominant victory over a stacked field, but Agnes Jebet Ngetich fell short in her world record bid in the 5,000m.

'Zero doubts' as Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels 100m win
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired a broadside to rivals just three weeks from the world championships by scorching to victory over 100m at the Friday's Diamond League meet in Brussels.

Fleetwood ties Henley for PGA Tour Championship lead
Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship and position himself for another run at a coveted first US PGA Tour title.

Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels Diamond League 100m win
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired out a broadside to rivals just three weeks out from the world championships by scorching to victory over 100m at the Friday's Diamond League meet in Brussels.

Spurs boss Frank only wants committed signings after Eze snub
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said he does not want players who are not committed to the club after Eberechi Eze rejected Spurs to close in on a move to north London rivals Arsenal.

Australian sprinter Asfoora rebounds to land Nunthorpe Stakes
Australian star sprinter Asfoora bounced back to form with a scintillating victory in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes, the feature race on the penultimate day of the Ebor meeting on Friday.

Nuno 'worried' for job over relationship with Forest owner
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his relationship with the club's outspoken owner Evangelos Marinakis has deteriorated amid speculation the Portuguese coach could soon be sacked.

Eze move a sign of Arsenal's 'ambition', says Arteta
Arsenal's move to win the race to sign Eberechi Eze is a sign of the Gunners' ambition to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League, said manager Mikel Arteta on Friday.

Man Utd outcasts could return, says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday a series of outcasts from his squad could be handed a "new life" at Old Trafford if they do not secure a move before the transfer window closes.

Rabiot-Rowe altercation a 'bar fight', says De Zerbi
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi on Friday described the altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe as being like a bar room brawl after the pair were placed on the transfer list by their club.

Fit-again Rodri still 'best in the world' for Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is fit to return against Tottenham on Saturday and remains for him "the best player in the world."

Newcastle can't win in Isak stand-off, says Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.

Teenager Wanner signs with Eindhoven from Bayern
Teenage forward Paul Wanner has signed with PSV Eindhoven until 2030 from Bayern Munich's junior side, the German club confirmed on Friday.
Breetzke, Ngidi star as South Africa crush Australia to win ODI series
Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and speedster Lungi Ngidi claimed five wickets as South Africa crushed Australia by 84 runs to win the second one-day international and the series in Mackay on Friday.

Women's World Cup games moved out of Bengaluru months after tragedy
The Bengaluru stadium where 11 cricket fans died during celebrations in June will no longer host Women's World Cup matches including the opening game, the sport's governing body said on Friday.

Breetzke, Stubbs star as South Africa post 277 in 2nd Australia ODI
Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and Tristan Stubbs 74 as South Africa posted a challenging 277 in the second one-day international against Australia in Mackay on Friday.

Alonso and Real Madrid look for more fluidity on trip to Oviedo
After winning without convincing against Osasuna in their opening match of the season in La Liga, Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid head to Real Oviedo on Sunday for what will be a gala occasion for the newly-promoted side.

A rise in the mountains as Vuelta a Espana cranks up the climbing
Dane Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at cycling's final Grand Tour of the season when the Vuelta a Espana rolls out of Turin on Saturday for a 21-day run packed with mountains.

Japanese amateur boxer in intensive care after latest incident
A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on Friday, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two professional fighters.

De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A title defence as Lukaku injury causes concern
Kevin De Bruyne will lead Napoli's Serie A title defence on Saturday when he makes his full debut at promoted Sassuolo, but the champions head into the new season rocked by a long-term injury to star striker Romelu Lukaku.