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'So far, so good' as Djokovic cruises into Wimbledon last 16
Three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the 14th time on Friday with a straight-sets demolition of Serbian compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic.
LaVine agrees to five-year $215 mn NBA deal to stay with Bulls
Zach LaVine has agreed to a five-year maximum NBA deal worth $215 million to remain with the Chicago Bulls, his agents announced on Friday.
Sampaoli leaves Marseille amid differences with club bosses
Argentinian coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday he had left Marseille because of differences with the club's hierarchy after guiding them back to the Champions League.
Djokovic eases through at Wimbledon as women's draw loses six appeal
Novak Djokovic comfortably reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Friday while Maria Sakkari became the sixth top-10 women's seed to crash out in the first week.
Sainz edges revived Hamilton in second Silverstone practice
Carlos Sainz outpaced local hero Lewis Hamilton in Friday's second practice at the British Grand Prix, his Ferrari edging the revived Mercedes by one tenth of a second on a rain and wind-affected day.
Best still to come from 'legend' Salah after signing new Liverpool deal
Jurgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah's best years are still ahead of him after the Liverpool star ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract on Friday.
Biles, Denzel Washington, Rapinoe among winners of top US honor
Gymnastics star Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and the late tech visionary Steve Jobs have been named as recipients of America's highest civilian honor, the White House said Friday.
John Isner sets new world record for aces during Wimbledon match
John Isner found his serving groove early in his Wimbledon match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Friday to set a new record for the number of aces on the ATP Tour.
Salah ends speculation by signing new Liverpool contract
Mohamed Salah ended speculation over his Liverpool future on Friday by signing a new contract that will reportedly run until 2025.
England's Potts gets Kohli before Pant leads India rally
Virat Kohli became the latest high-profile wicket in paceman Matthew Potts's fledgling England career as the India star's long wait for another Test hundred continued on Friday.
Piquet faces condemnation after further Hamilton insults revealed
Nelson Piquet faced further widespread condemnation on Friday after further video evidence emerged revealing him using homophobic language to add to his earlier racist slurs against Lewis Hamilton.
Kockott replaces Worsley as Castres defence coach
Former France scrum-half Rory Kockott has been appointed Castres' defence coach replacing ex-England back-rower Joe Worsley, the Top 14 runners up announced on Friday.
Sampaoli leaves Marseille speaking of differences with club bosses
Argentinian coach Jorge Sampaoli said on Friday he had left Marseille because of differences with the club's hierarchy after guiding them back to the Champions League
Tsitsipas takes on Kyrgios in tasty Wimbledon clash
Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Nick Kyrgios in a blockbuster clash at Wimbledon on Saturday, with the winner likely to be the main obstacle in Rafael Nadal's path to the final.
Axelsen, Momota through to Malaysia Open semis
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen continued to flex his dominance as he outplayed Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Friday to surge into the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open.
Tour de France gets underway in rain-swept Copenhagen
Fans braved the rain and packed downtown Copenhagen as the Tour de France got underway Friday, with Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik watching from in front of the royal palace as riders set off gingerly on the rain-slick roads.
Boy from nowhere Van Rijthoven hits big time at Wimbledon
Dutch wild card Tim van Rijthoven has taken a long, slow and agonising road to the last 16 at Wimbledon, which has included the best part of three years lost to injury.
Sampaoli leaves Marseille before Champions League return
Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli has left his position as Marseille coach after guiding them back to the Champions League, the French club announced on Friday.
Bottas on top ahead of Hamilton in opening Silverstone practice
Valtteri Bottas topped the times for Alfa Romeo ahead of home hero Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in Friday's rain-swept opening practice session at the British Grand Prix.
'No red ball in my bag' says new England limited-overs captain Buttler
Newly-appointed England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler accepts his Test cricket career is on hold, with "no red ball in my bag", as he prepares to concentrate on white-ball internationals.
Moussa Sissoko joins Nantes from Watford
France midfielder Moussa Sissoko has joined Nantes from Watford, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday, ending a nine-year stay in English football.
DP World Tour chief slams LIV Golf stars after sanction plea
DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has launched a scathing attack on the players who threatened legal action unless their sanctions for competing in LIV Golf are removed.
Sri Lanka coach tells team to emulate Aussie sweeps
Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood on Friday urged his batsmen to emulate the sweep shots of their Australian opponents, after the hosts lost the opening Test inside three days.
Anderson's double rocks India in delayed fifth Test
James Anderson marked his return to England duty with two wickets to leave India 53-2 at lunch on the first day of the delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
Cummins lauds 'unplayable' Lyon after big first Test win
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Nathan Lyon's nine wickets "showed his class" in the team's Friday thrashing of Sri Lanka in the opening Test.
Royal approval for Tour de France opener in Copenhagen
Fans packed downtown Copenhagen ahead of the Tour de France's Grand Depart Friday where Denmark's Crown Prince Frederick had promised to watch from in front of the royal palace, while over a billion television viewers are expected to tune in over the three weeks.
Wimbledon celebrates 100 years of Centre Court
Wimbledon is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of its iconic Centre Court, described as a "white elephant" when it opened, as it launches a new tradition of playing on the middle Sunday of the tournament.
Amazon secure Champions League rights in UK for first time
Amazon has secured live rights to the Champions League in the UK for the first time from 2024.
France international Tolisso completes return to Lyon
France international midfielder Corentin Tolisso has completed his return to Lyon from Bayern Munich, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Friday.
England bowl against India in delayed 5th Test
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field in the Covid-delayed fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Friday.
Celtic 'only getting better' after making Jota deal permanent
Portuguese winger Jota said Celtic will only get better in Ange Postecoglou's second season in charge after making his move from Benfica permanent on Friday.
Man City sign German goalkeeper Ortega
Stefan Ortega said he is living the dream after the German goalkeeper secured a move to Manchester City on Friday.