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Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build confidence as they celebrated James Slipper becoming the most capped Super Rugby player ever in style.

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US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

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Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open

Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Friday, rallying to defeat Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

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WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal

WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal

The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.

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Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held

Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held

Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as "crazy" after his side twice blew a lead on Friday.

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

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Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red

Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red

Manchester United's charge towards the Champions League stalled after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth on Friday.

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Lens go top of Ligue 1 with handsome Angers win

Lens go top of Ligue 1 with handsome Angers win

Lens provisionally reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Friday with an Odsonne Edouard-inspired 5-1 home victory over mid-table Angers.

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Leipzig pummel Hoffenheim to climb to third

Leipzig pummel Hoffenheim to climb to third

Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner scored doubles and Yan Diomande dazzled again as hosts RB Leipzig thumped Hoffenheim 5-0 to leapfrog their opponents into the Bundesliga top four.

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Quinn ousts 11th seed Ruud at rain-hit Miami Open

Quinn ousts 11th seed Ruud at rain-hit Miami Open

American Ethan Quinn upset Norway's 11th-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) on Friday and advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open.

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