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Britain face 'ultimate challenge' in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie believes the British team face the "ultimate challenge" in trying to pry a first America's Cup away from double defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona.
Sabalenka sets up Gauff showdown in Wuhan semis
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will square off in the Wuhan Open semi-finals after claiming convincing victories on Friday.
Kim Sei-young holds lead with late birdies at LPGA Shanghai
Kim Sei-young hit the gas pedal at the last minute Friday to close with two birdies and card a 70, just enough to maintain her lead after second-round play at Buick LPGA Shanghai in China.
Toulouse welcome Dupont 'boost' as Olympic star returns to Top 14
France's Olympic hero scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action on Saturday in what Toulouse coach Ugo Mola hailed as a welcome boost for the struggling champions.
Everest climber's remains believed found after 100 years
A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to summit the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported Friday.
Toyota returns to Formula One as Haas partner
Toyota announced their return to Formula One on Friday following a 15-year absence, signing a technical partnership with US team Haas.
Lynx rally, stun Liberty in overtime in WNBA Finals opener
Napheesa Collier drilled a turnaround jump shot with 8.8 seconds left in overtime to seal the Minnesota Lynx's 95-93 come-from-behind victory over the New York Liberty in game one of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.
Pogacar hunting 'perfect' season finale with Coppi's Il Lombardia record
Tadej Pogacar is aiming to cap an astonishing year by matching cycling great Fausto Coppi's record of four straight victories at Il Lombardia, the last "Monument" race of the season.
Kittle at the double as Niners hold off Seahawks
George Kittle scored two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half rally from the Seattle Seahawks to clinch a 36-24 road win in a bruising divisional clash on Thursday.
Yankees advance in MLB playoffs as Guardians stay alive
The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday and advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cleveland kept their season alive with a 5-4 win over Detroit.
Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia
Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.
Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.
Fry homers as Guardians down Tigers to stay alive in MLB playoffs
David Fry blasted the go-ahead two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 5-4 victory over Detroit Thursday to force a decisive game five in their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Five key dates in the history of the America's Cup
With the America's Cup due to get underway on Saturday in Barcelona, with holder Emirates Team New Zealand up against British challengers Ineos Britannia, AFP looks back at five key dates in the history of the oldest international competition still operating in any sport.
Argentina held, Bolivia stun Colombia in 2026 qualifiers
Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday while 10-man Bolivia upset Colombia 1-0.
Socceroos have 'nothing to fear' from Japan
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says there is nothing to fear from a testing World Cup qualifying clash in Japan next week, but admitted it was a big challenge.
Bolivia stun Colombia in World Cup qualifiers
Bolivia's dream of reaching the World Cup for only the fourth time in history was given another boost on Thursday after the minnows stunned Colombia 1-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 finals.
Greece earn late win against England in Nations League, Italy-Belgium stalemate
A 94th-minute winner by Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a 2-1 victory on Thursday against England in a Nations League clash overshadowed by the death of Greek player George Baldock on the eve of the game, while Italy were held to a draw by Belgium.
Pavlidis dedicates 'special' Greece win over England to tragic Baldock
Vangelis Pavlidis dedicated Greece's historic 2-1 win over England in the Nations League to George Baldock after his team-mate's tragic death this week.
Fallen giants Ghana in AFCON trouble after Sudan draw
Once-mighty Ghana plunged deeper into trouble in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Thursday when held 0-0 at home by Sudan in Accra.
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire at the end of the season having "come full circle" in a tennis career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
England gamble backfires as Pavlidis fires emotional Greece to victory
Lee Carsley's tactical gamble backfired as England crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat against emotional Greece in the Nations League on Thursday.
New-look France ease past Israel in Nations League
France shrugged off Kylian Mbappe's absence and Antoine Griezmann's retirement to comfortably overcome Israel 4-1 in the Nations League on Thursday.
Belgium fight back to draw with 10-man Italy in Nations League
Belgium bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Italy in Rome on Thursday to boost their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.
Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.
NBA boss Silver sees games back in China 'at some point'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects his league will once more play games in China after having not done so since 2019, according to multiple media reports.
Table tennis and Netflix push Ukraine teen into French Open contention
Ukraine amateur golfer Lev Grinberg went from his on-site dormitory room to the brink of the French Open lead on Thursday, inspired by table tennis and Netflix.
Three-time NBA champion Green retires
Danny Green, among only four players to win an NBA title with three different clubs, announced his retirement from the league on Thursday after 15 seasons.
MLB Twins up for sale after 40 years
Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins are up for sale, the Pohlad family announced on Thursday, less than two weeks after missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Windies sweat on injury to 'crucial' Taylor at World Cup
The West Indies were sweating on the fitness of "crucial" Stafanie Taylor after the all-rounder suffered a knee injury at the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday.
'Good opportunity': Nagelsmann upbeat despite Germany's long injury list
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday put a positive spin on his side's long injury list, saying it was a "good opportunity" for inexperienced players to prove their worth.
NFL MVP Jackson and rookie phenom Daniels set for showdown
Two of the NFL's most electrifying quarterbacks, Washington rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson of Baltimore, face each other for the first time on Sunday.