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Mauvaka rewarded with Toulouse contract extension
France international hooker Peato Mauvaka has penned a three-year contract extension with Toulouse until 2029, the club announced after winning the Top 14 title.
Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race
Max Verstappen resisted a spirited attack from Lando Norris on Saturday to claim victory for Red Bull in a feisty sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Pogacar favourite as Tour de France sets off from Florence
The Tour de France set off from the Italian city of Florence in searing heat on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar gunning for a historic Giro-Tour double, while champion Jonas Vingegaard seeks a third straight title.
'Revolutionary' Dupont turns focus to Olympics after record Top 14 success
Superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont was omnipresent once again as his club Toulouse claimed a third Top 14 and Champions Cup double on Friday but his mind now switches to this summer's home Olympic Games.
Fans pray for India's elusive world cricket trophy
Cricket fans across India were praying, fasting and holding fire rituals for their team to end a global title drought in the T20 World Cup final Saturday.
Thompson, Jackson win 100m titles at Jamaican Olympic trials
Kishane Thompson won the men's 100m in 9.77secs, the fastest time in the world this year, and Shericka Jackson dominated the women's 100m final on Friday at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials.
Holloway makes Olympics with 110 hurdles win as Lyles, Richardson roll on
Three-time world champion Grant Holloway punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics on Friday in the 110m hurdles at the US trials, while Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson cruised into the 200m finals.
Biles a step closer to Paris as injuries rattle US Olympic gymnastics trials
Simone Biles continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Friday with a dynamic day one at the US gymnastics trials that featured brilliance and a little reminder that she's human, too.
Colombia into Copa quarters after romp while Brazil rolls
Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona.
Biles one step closer to Paris with day one US gymnastics trials lead
Simone Biles continued her march toward the Paris Olympics on Friday with a dynamic day one at the US gymnastics trials that featured characteristic Biles brilliance and a little reminder that she's human, too.
Colombia into Copa quarters after Costa Rica romp
Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona.
England's Rai and USA's Bhatia share PGA Detroit lead
England's Aaron Rai closed with back-to-back birdies to match American Akshay Bhatia for a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Danes shoot 60 to join five-way tie for LPGA pairs lead
Danish duo Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Nicole Broch Estrup combined for a 10-under-par 60 in four-balls to join a five-way tie for the lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
Messi to miss Argentina-Peru Copa clash: team
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday.
Dupont guides Toulouse to 'incredible' third double with crushing Top 14 final win
A superb Antoine Dupont said on Friday it was "incredible" for Toulouse to secure a domestic and Champions Cup double with victory in the French Top 14 final as he scored twice in a 59-3 rout of Bordeaux-Begles
Dupont guides Toulouse to third double with crushing Top 14 final win
A superb Antoine Dupont scored twice as Toulouse hammered Bordeaux-Begles 59-3 on Friday to secure a domestic and Champions Cup double with victory in the French Top 14 final.
Teaching pro Bensel hits back-to-back aces at US Senior Open
Frank Bensel Jr., a teaching golf professional in New York and Florida, made aces on back-to-back holes at the US Senior Open on Friday at Newport Country Club.
Migrant fans breathe life into Copa America
Whether it's a sea of yellow-clad Colombia fans, multitudes of green-shirted Mexico supporters or hordes of Venezuelan spectators bedecked in burgundy, migrant fans are providing a raucous, passionate backdrop to the on-field action at the Copa America.
Aston Villa sign Dutch defender Maatsen from Chelsea for reported £37.5 mn
Aston Villa have signed Netherlands defender Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced Friday on their website.
T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram
South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T20 World Cup title against India on Saturday.
Djokovic 'pain free' ahead of Wimbledon after Medvedev exhibition win
Novak Djokovic proclaimed himself "pain free" after defeating Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match on Friday ahead of Wimbledon.
Switzerland's Yakin hoping to catch Italy off-guard in Euros
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said Friday he was hoping to spring a surprise against Euro 2024 last 16 opponents Italy.
Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 with Germany
Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday.
Korda withdraws from UK event after dog bite
World number one and reigning Olympic champion Nelly Korda said on Friday she has withdrawn from next week's Ladies European Tour in England after being bitten by a dog recently.
India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky
India head into Saturday's T20 World Cup final against South Africa hoping it will be third time lucky as the cricketing powerhouse looks to deliver a world title after successive defeats in finals.
'Not done yet': Nagelsmann wants 2006 repeat for Euros hosts Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said images of fans celebrating in the streets inspired the hosts to continue their Euro 2024 run, saying the "special" scenes reminded him of the 2006 World Cup on home soil.
Italy have no alternative but to improve at Euros: coach Spalletti
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti expects his team will improve their performance level against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday, after the holders limped painfully through the group phase.
Hamilton, Leclerc bemoan tough start to Austrian Grand Prix weekend
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton described his driving as "disastrous" and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was left baffled after a tough sprint qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.
Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 clash with Germany
Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday.
Max on Austrian sprint pole as Verstappen senior blasts 'childish' Horner
Max Verstappen took pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday after another public spat between his father and "childish" Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Kasatkina to face Fernandez in Eastbourne WTA final
Daria Kasatkina will battle Leylah Fernandez for the Eastbourne International WTA title after reaching the final of the Wimbledon warm-up event for the second straight year.
Veteran Pepe defends Portugal, eyes second Euros triumph
Portugal's veteran centre-back Pepe defended his team's performance thus far at Euro 2024 before Monday's last 16 clash with Slovenia.
Verstappen on pole for Austrian sprint race
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen delighted hordes of his vociferous supporters on Friday when he secured pole for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.
'Nothing to lose' - Cavendish bids for Tour de France record again
Cycling veteran Mark Cavendish said Friday he has "nothing to lose" as he targets a record 35th Tour de France stage win to pull clear of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
Battered and bruised Gordon believes he can be England's Euros spark
Anthony Gordon may be showing the scars from a bike accident but the Newcastle United winger is desperate for the opportunity to kickstart England's lacklustre attack at Euro 2024.
Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying at the 'Cathedral'
Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia stuck his marker in the sand at the start of the Dutch MotoGP weekend, setting a new track record in qualifying on Friday.
Pogacar primed with Tour de France ready to start in Florence
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard begins his quest for a third consecutive Tour de France title on Saturday when the peloton heads out of Florence in sizzling heat for an opening stage packed with hills.
Tour de France: Penpix of the four race favourites
The Tour de France embarks from Florence on Saturday, a 21-day race billed as a four-way battle for the title.
Verstappen on top in Austria after Norris runs off in practice
Defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.