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Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots

DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty

Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities

Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes

None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

Herbert hopes British Open 62 woke Australian kids in the night

Herbert takes Open lead, equals Burns' round of 62

Norris misses winning, resents intrusions in private life

'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers

Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire

Firefighters battling a huge wildfire in northeastern Spain prepared for another challenging night on Friday as "crazy" winds were expected to fan flames that have razed almost 14,000 hectares (34,600 acres).

US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite as shredded iceberg lettuce used by the fast food chain Taco Bell.

Argentina's Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race

Alpine's Franco Colapinto wound up seventh fastest for Alpine in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and then said he will be more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than driving in Sunday's race.

Strong quake hits southern Mexico, tsunami alert lifted

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a tsunami alert briefly issued for a stretch of the Pacific coast.

Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits

Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off.

Ferrari fined but Hamilton and Leclerc escape grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc escaped any grid position penalties on Friday when instead Ferrari were fined for a breach of sporting regulations at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: Merino

Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as La Roja prepare for their World Cup final showdown against Argentina.

Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert

Southern Mexico and parts of Central America were hit by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), with a tsunami alert issued for a stretch of the Pacific coast.

What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?

Argentine football players know how to suffer, experts and fans believe, as the South American nation sets its sights on a second consecutive World Cup title.

Germany defender Gosens signs with Schalke

Germany defender Robin Gosens signed with Schalke on Friday, joining from Fiorentina on a season-long loan which will become permanent if the freshly promoted club stay up this season.

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