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Belgian Grand Prix practice hit by treacherous conditions at Spa

Belgian Grand Prix practice hit by treacherous conditions at Spa

Carlos Sainz topped the times for Ferrari but Formula One was left facing a problematic challenge on Friday as heavy rain curtailed the only free practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ten-player China beat Haiti to stay alive after wild World Cup clash

Ten-player China beat Haiti to stay alive after wild World Cup clash

Substitute Wang Shuang scored a 74th-minute penalty as China survived for more than an hour with 10 players to beat debutants Haiti 1-0 Friday and keep their Women's World Cup dreams alive.

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Labuschagne falls as England check Australia's progress in fifth Test

Labuschagne falls as England check Australia's progress in fifth Test

Joe Root held a brilliant slip catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne as Australia ground their way to 115-2 at lunch on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.

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Air France-KLM doubles profits despite inflation

Air France-KLM doubles profits despite inflation

Air France-KLM announced Friday it doubled its net profit in the second quarter, benefiting from high demand in air travel despite rising inflation which has increased costs.

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England close on World Cup last 16 but suffer Walsh injury blow

England close on World Cup last 16 but suffer Walsh injury blow

England closed in on a place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday but their victory was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to key midfielder Keira Walsh.

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Man City's Mahrez joins Saudi club Al-Ahli

Man City's Mahrez joins Saudi club Al-Ahli

Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has left the treble winners to join Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two clubs announced on Friday.

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Wiegman praises 'fighting' England after Walsh injury shock

Wiegman praises 'fighting' England after Walsh injury shock

Coach Sarina Wiegman praised her England team for pulling themselves together after key midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off in the 1-0 Women's World Cup win over Denmark on Friday.

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Leipzig extend manager Rose's deal to 2025

Leipzig extend manager Rose's deal to 2025

RB Leipzig have extended manager Marco Rose's contract by one year until 2025, the club announced on Friday.

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G20 environment ministers race to reach climate consensus

G20 environment ministers race to reach climate consensus

Environment ministers from G20 nations meeting in India on Friday raced against time to reach a last-minute consensus on the most contentious issues to redress the global climate crisis.

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France sweat on Renard fitness for World Cup clash with Brazil

France sweat on Renard fitness for World Cup clash with Brazil

France are sweating on the fitness of skipper Wendie Renard for their must-win Women's World Cup clash with Brazil on Saturday.

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