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Guardiola relishing 'hometown' FA Cup tie with class of 92's Salford
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Manchester United's famous "class of 92" group of former players will make "smart" decisions to help Salford City climb further up English Football League.
UK government says England should play Afghanistan cricket match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
Dupont questions 'logic' of South African travel in Champions Cup
Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont on Friday "questioned the logic" behind South African sides playing in the Champions Cup as it forces teams to name second-string line-ups due to lengthy travel constraints.
Slot wary of Accrington's 'Champions League final' at Anfield
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Accrington Stanley's trip to Anfield in the FA Cup third round on Saturday will be the League Two side's "Champions League final".
Dalin heading for victory after Vendee Globe rival loses sail
French skipper Charlie Dalin is firmly on course to win the Vendee Globe non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race after main rival Yoann Richomme informed organisers he had lost a sail during the night.
Neuer returns but Musiala out for Bayern
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will return for Saturday's trip to Borussia Moenchengladbach but Jamal Musiala has been ruled out, coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Friday.
Auger-Aliassime belatedly beats Paul to reach Adelaide final
Felix Auger-Aliassime needed four match points and nearly three hours to beat Tommy Paul 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-4 and reach the Adelaide International final on Friday.
Red-hot Gauff vows to keep cool in Australian Open title charge
Red-hot Coco Gauff said Friday that keeping cool in tough moments was behind a scintillating run of form that has made her a major threat to Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.
Zverev says he has mindset to finally win Grand Slam in Melbourne
World number two Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam -- but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favourite to defend his Australian Open title.
'Control freak' Swiatek describes shock and 'chaos' over doping ban
Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and "chaos" of her doping ban Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it "the worst time in my life".
Sinner in dark over verdict as ATP says doping case 'run by the book'
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he did not know when the highest court in sport will deliver its verdict as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book".
Englishman Hall grabs share of Sony Open lead
England's Harry Hall carded a six-under-par 64 to grab a share of the lead at the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday.
Olympic champ Zheng says 'getting closer' to top-ranked Sabalenka
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said at the Australian Open Friday that she is getting "closer and closer" to Aryna Sabalenka, having been well beaten in last year's final by the big-hitting Belarusian.
Osaka to play Australian Open after 'devastating' injury pullout
Naomi Osaka declared Friday that she would "for sure" play her first-round match at the Australian Open after suffering an abdominal injury last week.
'Disruptor' Medvedev ready to bring down Sinner and Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev said Friday he had one of his best pre-seasons ever in a bid to finally win an Australian Open, pledging to be a "disruptor" against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Atletico can seize La Liga lead as Osasuna visit
With Spanish champions Real Madrid and their arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Madrid's sights are firmly set on top spot in La Liga.
Sinner declares innocence as ATP chief says doping case 'run by the book'
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he had done nothing wrong as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment.
Sabalenka has 'target on her back' in pursuit of Australian Open 'history'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to "put my name into history" by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she "has a target on her back".
Veteran Monfils powers past teenager to reach 35th final
The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title.
Murray braced for Djokovic ire in coaching debut at Australian Open
Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic's ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the "unique opportunity" to coach him worth it.
Combustible Kyrgios says tennis 'a bit mundane' without him
Nick Kyrgios claimed Friday tennis was getting mundane without him as he prepares for his Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open, saying he was feeling "pretty good" after an injury scare.
Los Angeles Rams playoff game moved to Arizona over fires: NFL
The Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to raging wildfires in the city, the National Football League said Thursday.
ATP chief insists Sinner doping case 'run by the book'
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has insisted Jannik Sinner's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment, and expressed confidence that tennis would survive should the Italian be banned.
Inter Miami's Mascherano cools Neymar talk
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano expects to bring in several new faces to support Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer next season but says it is "impossible to think about" Brazilian Neymar being one of them.
Everton advance in FA Cup after Dyche dismissal
Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.
Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo struck to earn Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final clash with rivals Barcelona.
Jackson seeks deep Ravens run as NFL playoffs begin
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, will try to shake off a troubled history in playoff games when the NFL post-season begins on Saturday.
Returning Evenepoel expects to be 'in very good shape' for Tour de France
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel insisted Thursday he can be "in very good shape" for this summer's Tour de France despite suffering multiple fractures in a crash last month.
Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Novak Djokovic claimed Thursday that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food during his troubled and brief stay in Melbourne in 2022 before he was deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
NBA postpones Lakers-Hornets game due to LA-area wildfires
The NBA has postponed Thursday's scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Rising star Diallo signs new Man Utd contract
Amad Diallo set his sights on making "history" with Manchester United after the Ivory Coast winger signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2030.
Quintero edges Dakar stage after Al Attiyah penalised
American driver Seth Quintero won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Thursday by one second after Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah, who was first across the line, was penalised 10 minutes.