Stokes celebrates England captaincy call with 64-ball ton
Ben Stokes smashed 34 runs in an over to reach a 64-ball century for county side Durham on Friday -- his first innings since being appointed as England Test captain.
Read moreChina troubles mar Adidas's first-quarter result
German sportswear giant Adidas reported a drop in its profits in the first quarter on Friday, as widespread coronavirus lockdowns hurt business in key market China.
Read moreConte praises Liverpool model as he mulls Spurs future
Antonio Conte said he would have no hesitation in committing his long-term future to Tottenham if he were given the same backing that Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed at Liverpool.
Read moreIndia to reopen abandoned coal mines as heatwave hits supply
India plans to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies, a government official said Friday, in an effort to ramp up production as power outages exacerbate a sweltering heatwave.
Read moreBayern Munich look to shake Ibiza headache in home finale
Bayern Munich will look to ease the headache from their Ibiza trip with a convincing home win over relegation-threatened Stuttgart this Sunday before finally lifting the Bundesliga trophy.
Read moreBali to deport Russian couple for nude photos on sacred tree
A Russian influencer and her husband will be deported from Bali after staging a nude photo shoot on a sacred tree in violation of local culture, officials on the Indonesian holiday island said Friday.
Read moreIsrael hunts Palestinians after three killed in axe attack
Israel conducted a large-scale manhunt on Friday for two Palestinians suspected of killing three Israelis in an axe attack that came as the Jewish state marked its founding.
Read more'King of streets': Last skateboarder on Ukraine front
The baby-faced teenager in baggy shorts races his skateboard past the bombed burger joint and hit Peace Square just as air raid sirens rolled over the Ukrainian front.
Read moreHowe hopes Newcastle can take advantage of Man City Euro exit
Eddie Howe says his side must be the "best Newcastle we can be" as he aims to take advantage of Manchester City's emotionally draining Champions League exit when the teams meet on Sunday.
Read morePolice tear-gas students as strike hits Sri Lanka
Police again fired tear gas and water cannon at students trying to storm Sri Lanka's parliament Friday as the country was brought to a halt by a trade union strike demanding the government step down.
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