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Dortmund pick Sahin to replace Terzic
Borussia Dortmund said Friday they had appointed Nuri Sahin as head coach, following the shock departure of Edin Terzic just weeks after guiding the German team to a European final.
Sinner to play singles and doubles at Paris Olympics
Newly-crowned world number one Jannik Sinner will play singles as well as doubles alongside Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Olympics, the Italian tennis federation said Friday.
Sam Whitelock joins Barbarians squad for Fiji clash
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Sam Whitelock has been added to the Barbarians squad for next week's match against Fiji at Twickenham.
Straka strikes with ace at par-3 ninth at US Open
Austrian Sepp Straka made a hole-in-one at the par-3 ninth hole at Pinehurst on Friday in the second round of the 124th US Open.
Olympic torch odyssey reaches the surf of Tahiti
The Olympic torch touched new ground - and water - by landing in French Polynesia, shining the flame on Tahiti which will host the surfing event of Paris 2024.
Euro 2024 pressure is a privilege for England, says Pickford
Jordan Pickford urged England to embrace the pressure of being considered one of the pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 as the Three Lions aim to end a 58-year wait to win a major men's tournament.
McIlroy stumbles while Detry, Hatton charge at US Open
Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major triumph in 10 years, stumbled from a share of the lead with two bogeys early in Friday's second round of the US Open at Pinehurst.
Kilts and bagpipes: Scotland's 'Tartan Army' in Munich for Euros opener
Wearing kilts and filling the air with the strains of bagpipes, Scotland's "Tartan Army" descended on Munich for Friday's opening game of Euro 2024 where their side face a tough clash against hosts Germany.
Veteran Giroud ready to 'pass on the baton' to France's new generation
Veteran France striker Olivier Giroud knows he is no longer a first choice for his country going into Euro 2024 and says he is ready to be a father figure for the emerging generation as Les Bleus aim to win the continental title for the first time in almost quarter of a century.
F1 fireball survivor Grosjean realising Le Mans dream
Romain Grosjean, whose Formula One career ended in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020, is among a posse of F1 drivers competing in this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours race.
Injured McGregor pulls out of UFC return
Conor McGregor's comeback fight has been cancelled due to injury just two weeks before he was due to face Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.
Man Utd to transform outdated training HQ into 'world-class' facility
Manchester United will start a £50 million ($64 million) redevelopment of their creaking Carrington training headquarters next week as they look to transform it into a "world-class" facility.
Australia's McKeon fails to qualify for Olympic 100m freestyle defence
Olympic 100m freestyle champion Emma McKeon will not defend her title in Paris after missing out on qualifying Friday with Mollie O'Callaghan and Shayna Jack securing the two Australian slots at stake.
World Cup winner Hummels leaves Dortmund after 13 years
Borussia Dortmund announced on Friday defender Mats Hummels will leave after 13 years at the club.
McIlroy hopes to build on momentum with early US Open start
Co-leader Rory McIlroy hoped to build momentum with a strong early start as he teed off in Friday's second round of the US Open after a bogey-free opening 65 at Pinehurst.
Portugal must prove they are a 'great team': Vitinha
Portugal midfielder Vitinha said Friday his country's star-studded squad must prove they are a "great" team at Euro 2024.
Lewandowski 'probably' fit for Poland's second Euros game, says coach
Robert Lewandowski will "probably" be fit to play in Poland's second Euro 2024 match against Austria in Berlin next week, coach Michal Probierz said on Friday.
Fast start powers Auckland Blues into Super Rugby final
The Auckland Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a 34-20 win Friday over the ACT Brumbies after crashing over for four early tries.
Freed South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho to join top-tier club
South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho, who was detained in China for 10 months over a bribery case, is set to sign for Suwon FC, the top-tier K League club said Friday.
Moment of truth for revamped Italy as Euros title defence begins
Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world's most important football nations.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
Singapore's veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Soaring high: Indonesian speed climbers race for rare Olympic gold
Indonesian speed climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi checks her harness, her brow dripping with sweat and her breaths laboured, gripping the hold and swinging her body upwards to scale a wall in mere seconds.
Panthers hold off Oilers to move within one win of Stanley Cup crown
The Florida Panthers scored three rapid-fire goals to take control then held off the Edmonton Oilers for a 4-3 victory Thursday that put them one win away from a first NHL Stanley Cup title.
Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as NZ eliminated
Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.
Afghanistan beat PNG to advane at T20 World Cup as NZ eliminated
Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.
Cummins reassures England over Hazlewood World Cup 'exit' comments
Pat Cummins ruled out Thursday the prospect of Australia underperforming against Scotland in a bid to oust rivals England from the Twenty20 World Cup, saying it would be against the "spirit of cricket."
Kolisi challenges Racing to be 'on point' in Top 14 play off
Former South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said his Racing 92 side have to be "on point" in Sunday's French Top 14 play off at an equally star-studded Bordeaux-Begles.
'Rollercoaster' Davies eyes Top 14 after exit from Welsh rugby 'mess'
Grenoble's Wales fly-half Sam Davies said he has experienced a "rollercoaster" season before Sunday's French Top 14 promotion play-off having left the "mess" of Welsh rugby.
'Infinite' Pedri is Spain's key against Modric's Croatia
Spain's Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez's return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric's dangerous Croatia.
'Fired up' Germany to lift curtain on Euro 2024 against Scotland
Hosts Germany kick off Euro 2024 on Friday in Munich against Scotland, the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with victory in the final in Berlin on July 14.
Lee leads LPGA Meijer Classic by two
Alison Lee fired a seven-under-par 65 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour's Meijer Classic on Thursday.
McIlroy's superb start could spark end to 10-year major drought
Inspired by playing alongside top rivals, Rory McIlroy grabbed a share of the US Open lead Thursday, saying he has boosted his chances to end a 10-year major win drought.
Dressel, Ledecky headline another stacked US Olympic swimming trials
Seven-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel brings a new perspective to the pressure-packed US Olympic swimming trials, where he and freestyle phenomenon Katie Ledecky are set to star again in the fierce fight for Paris Games berths.
McIlroy fires bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
Rory McIlroy sank a birdie putt from just inside 20 feet at the 18th hole to finish a five-under-par 65 first round and match Patrick Cantlay for the lead at the US Open on Thursday.
Celtics take nothing for granted on brink of NBA crown
Jayson Tatum has known since he was drafted by the Celtics in 2017 that the measure of success in Boston is an NBA title, but he's not chalking up championship No. 18 just yet.
'Fun' key to Mavs' bid for unprecedented NBA Finals comeback: Doncic
Dallas superstar Luka Doncic says the Mavericks must set aside the enormity of the task facing them in the NBA Finals and get back to having fun if they are to mount an unprecedented comeback against Boston.
England thrash Oman to reignite T20 World Cup campaign
England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday.
Porsche on pole for Le Mans 24 Hours
Porsche will start on pole for this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours after topping qualifying at the famous circuit in the Sarthe region of France on Thursday.
England thrash Oman to revive T20 World Cup campaign
England thrashed Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking success in Antigua on Thursday.