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Leipzig into top four as Simons and Openda slay Cologne
A goal and an assist from Xavi Simons and a Lois Openda brace helped RB Leipzig thump Cologne 5-1 away on Friday to leapfrog Borussia Dortmund into the top four.
European champions Italy call up three newcomers for US friendlies
Luciano Spalletti on Friday called up three newcomers to his 28-man Italy squad for next week's trip to the United States for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador in the build-up to their European title defence.
'Ups and downs' lead Tuilagi to possible final England Test
Manu Tuilagi is likely to end his England career on Saturday as they pursue an unlikely Six Nations title against France in Lyon.
Italian FA probe Roma after pair sacked over intimate video
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Friday an investigation has been opened after two employees of Serie A side Roma were sacked after an intimate video of them was shared by an under-19 team player.
Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series
Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.
Real Madrid file complaint after latest racist insults towards Vinicius
Spanish club Real Madrid announced Friday that it had filed a complaint regarding the racist insults made against Vinicius Junior before Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's midweek Champions League matches.
Wainwright says only a Six Nations win over Italy will satisfy Wales
Aaron Wainwright says only a win will be good enough for Wales when they face Italy in a clash to avoid finishing bottom of the Six Nations on Saturday.
'Superstar' Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups
Galopin Des Champs was described as a "superstar" by his trainer Willie Mullins after joining an elite club of horses to claim back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups on Friday.
World No. 2 on line in Alcaraz-Sinner semi-final showdown
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will have to find a way past "the best tennis player in the world right now" when takes on Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday.
Dragusin to get Spurs shot due to Van de Ven injury
Ange Postecoglou revealed that Radu Dragusin will be handed his first Tottenham start away to Fulham on Saturday as Micky Van de Ven misses out through injury.
O'Mahony warns Scots they face backlash from 'hurting' Irish
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony warned Saturday's opponents Scotland they face a backlash from a team that is "hurting" and desperate to secure the win to ensure they retain the Six Nations title.
Silva, Conceicao get Portugal call ahead of Euro 2024
Young forwards Jota Silva and Francisco Conceicao were on Friday called up to the Portugal squad for the first time alongside star Cristiano Ronaldo for friendlies ahead of Euro 2024.
'World-class' Salah ready to wreak havoc on Man Utd, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah is ready to wreak more damage on Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final as the Egyptian gets back up to speed after a lengthy hamstring injury.
France's Ollivon misses training before England Six Nations finale
France forward coach Laurent Sempere said flanker Charles Ollivon was missing from Friday's training session before this weekend's Six Nations game with England for "personal reasons".
Man Utd's Hojlund could return for FA Cup clash with Liverpool
Erik ten Hag expects to be boosted by the return of Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.
Man City's treble bid hit by De Bruyne injury blow
Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle as the Belgium midfielder battles to return from injury for the final weeks of his side's treble chase.
Boniface 'close' to return, says Leverkusen coach Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Friday Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was "close to getting back on the pitch" and could return in March.
Pochettino eyes Wembley after Chelsea's sleepless night
Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to book a return to Wembley in the FA Cup after revealing some of his nervous players were unable to sleep before their League Cup final defeat against Liverpool.
Champions League quarter-final tie-by-tie guide
AFP Sport takes a look at each tie after Friday's draw for the quarter-finals of this season's UEFA Champions League:
Spain call up for Barca defender Pau Cubarsi, 17
Teenage central defender Pau Cubarsi, who has played just a handful of games for Barcelona, was on Friday called up for Spain's friendly internationals agaionst Colombia and Brazil.
In-form Sancho in doubt for Dortmund-Frankfurt clash
In-form Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho is in doubt for Sunday's home clash with Eintracht Frankfurt with a hamstring injury, coach Edin Terzic confirmed on Friday.
Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League quarters
Liverpool will play Italian outfit Atalanta in the quarter-finals of this season's Europa League after the teams were paired together in Friday's draw, which left open the possibility of the Anfield side meeting Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the final.
England's Tuilagi unsure on Test future before Six Nations finale
England centre Manu Tuilagi said on Friday he is unsure if this weekend's Six Nations finale with France will be his final game for his country.
Holders Man City to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarters
Holders Manchester City will come up against record 14-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after being paired together in Friday's draw, meaning the sides will meet in a third consecutive season in the competition.
Olympic doubt for Australian 'mankini' rider after serious fall
Top Australian equestrian Shane Rose's hopes of competing at a fourth Olympics were in doubt Friday after a serious fall, just weeks after escaping punishment for wearing a "mankini" during a showjumping competition.
Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday praised captain Manuel Neuer on the goalkeeper's recall to the Germany squad for the first time in 15 months.
Puig grabs Macau co-lead as LIV's Pereira, Ortiz keep Paris in focus
David Puig finished birdie-birdie on Friday to grab a share of the lead at the International Series Macau with Jbe Kruger.
New parents left angry as babies need Paris Olympics tickets
New parents heading to the Paris Olympics are calling for a ticketing rule change after discovering that their infants will be refused entry to venues unless they have their own seats.
McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics
World record holder Kaylee McKeown warmed up for her Olympic 200m backstroke defence with a blistering swim at the NSW State Championships Friday, while sprint star Mollie O'Callaghan upstaged Emma McKeon.
Crusaders lose four in a row for first time with Hurricanes defeat
Forward Justin Sangster scored a try in the final minute to give the Wellington Hurricanes a 14-10 triumph over the Canterbury Crusaders on Friday and keep the Super Rugby champions winless.
Marchant backs England to front up to France's physicality in Six Nations finale
Exiled centre Joe Marchant said he is confident England can compete with France's physicality on Saturday to give themselves a chance of lifting the Six Nations.
Osaka to play Billie Jean King Cup for first time since 2020
Naomi Osaka will play the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in four years when Japan face Kazakhstan in a qualifier in Tokyo next month, the team said Friday.