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Scotland's Ryan Porteous gets first red card of Euro 2024
Scotland defender Ryan Porteous became the first player to be sent off in Euro 2024 for a two-footed lunge at Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
Germany in early goal rush as Euro 2024 kicks off
Hosts Germany scored two early goals against Scotland after kicking off Euro 2024 on Friday at the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with victory in the final in Berlin on July 14.
Aberg, Cantlay, Pavon fight for US Open lead as rivals falter
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, France's Matthieu Pavon and American Patrick Cantlay, seeking their first major titles, shared the lead in Friday's US Open second round after Rory McIlroy and Thomas Detry stumbled back at Pinehurst.
Spain wing wizards have 'gift from God': coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said young wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have a "gift from God" ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Croatia on Saturday.
Swiss captain Xhaka wants 'new chapter' at Euros after dream season
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is ready to write a "new chapter" at Euro 2024 after his dream season with Bayer Leverkusen.
USA into T20 World Cup Super Eights, Pakistan out, after rain strikes again
The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match against Ireland was abandoned, an outcome which meant former champions Pakistan were eliminated.
PSG sign Russian goalkeeper Safonov
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar on a five-year contract, the French champions announced Friday.
Rossi wants Hungary to embrace Euro expectations
Hungary coach Marco Rossi has urged his side to embrace the pressure of being ranked as an emerging force at Euro 2024.
Detry grabs US Open lead while McIlroy stumbles
Belgium's Thomas Detry reeled off two three-birdie runs on Friday to seize the early lead in the second round of the US Open as former co-leader Patrick Cantlay prepared to tee off at Pinehurst.
Faith Kipyegon returns to winning ways in Kenyan Olympic trials
Kenya's two-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon returned to form on Friday with a win in the women's 5,000m at trials in Nairobi for the Paris Games, brushing off injuries that had sidelined her for months.
Wood says Hazlewood's T20 World Cup remarks 'sign of respect'
England fast bowler Mark Wood believes Australia will play "hard and fair" in their T20 World Cup clash against Scotland in a game which could lead to the defending champions' elimination.
Croatia happy to be 'dark horses' again at Euro 2024, says Modric
Luka Modric said on Friday that Croatia "don't mind being dark horses" at Euro 2024 despite consistently performing above expectations at recent major tournaments.
Sargent named to USA roster for Copa America after foot injury
Norwich City forward Josh Sargent, healed from a foot injury, was among a 26-player roster named Friday by US national team coach Gregg Berhalter for the upcoming Copa America.
Dortmund pick Sahin to replace Terzic
Borussia Dortmund said Friday they had appointed Nuri Sahin as head coach, following the shock departure of Edin Terzic just weeks after guiding the German team to a European final.
Sinner to play singles and doubles at Paris Olympics
Newly-crowned world number one Jannik Sinner will play singles as well as doubles alongside Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Olympics, the Italian tennis federation said Friday.
Sam Whitelock joins Barbarians squad for Fiji clash
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Sam Whitelock has been added to the Barbarians squad for next week's match against Fiji at Twickenham.
Straka strikes with ace at par-3 ninth at US Open
Austrian Sepp Straka made a hole-in-one at the par-3 ninth hole at Pinehurst on Friday in the second round of the 124th US Open.
Olympic torch odyssey reaches the surf of Tahiti
The Olympic torch touched new ground - and water - by landing in French Polynesia, shining the flame on Tahiti which will host the surfing event of Paris 2024.
Euro 2024 pressure is a privilege for England, says Pickford
Jordan Pickford urged England to embrace the pressure of being considered one of the pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 as the Three Lions aim to end a 58-year wait to win a major men's tournament.
McIlroy stumbles while Detry, Hatton charge at US Open
Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major triumph in 10 years, stumbled from a share of the lead with two bogeys early in Friday's second round of the US Open at Pinehurst.
Kilts and bagpipes: Scotland's 'Tartan Army' in Munich for Euros opener
Wearing kilts and filling the air with the strains of bagpipes, Scotland's "Tartan Army" descended on Munich for Friday's opening game of Euro 2024 where their side face a tough clash against hosts Germany.
Veteran Giroud ready to 'pass on the baton' to France's new generation
Veteran France striker Olivier Giroud knows he is no longer a first choice for his country going into Euro 2024 and says he is ready to be a father figure for the emerging generation as Les Bleus aim to win the continental title for the first time in almost quarter of a century.
F1 fireball survivor Grosjean realising Le Mans dream
Romain Grosjean, whose Formula One career ended in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020, is among a posse of F1 drivers competing in this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours race.
Injured McGregor pulls out of UFC return
Conor McGregor's comeback fight has been cancelled due to injury just two weeks before he was due to face Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.
Man Utd to transform outdated training HQ into 'world-class' facility
Manchester United will start a £50 million ($64 million) redevelopment of their creaking Carrington training headquarters next week as they look to transform it into a "world-class" facility.
Australia's McKeon fails to qualify for Olympic 100m freestyle defence
Olympic 100m freestyle champion Emma McKeon will not defend her title in Paris after missing out on qualifying Friday with Mollie O'Callaghan and Shayna Jack securing the two Australian slots at stake.
World Cup winner Hummels leaves Dortmund after 13 years
Borussia Dortmund announced on Friday defender Mats Hummels will leave after 13 years at the club.
McIlroy hopes to build on momentum with early US Open start
Co-leader Rory McIlroy hoped to build momentum with a strong early start as he teed off in Friday's second round of the US Open after a bogey-free opening 65 at Pinehurst.
Portugal must prove they are a 'great team': Vitinha
Portugal midfielder Vitinha said Friday his country's star-studded squad must prove they are a "great" team at Euro 2024.
Lewandowski 'probably' fit for Poland's second Euros game, says coach
Robert Lewandowski will "probably" be fit to play in Poland's second Euro 2024 match against Austria in Berlin next week, coach Michal Probierz said on Friday.
Fast start powers Auckland Blues into Super Rugby final
The Auckland Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a 34-20 win Friday over the ACT Brumbies after crashing over for four early tries.
Freed South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho to join top-tier club
South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho, who was detained in China for 10 months over a bribery case, is set to sign for Suwon FC, the top-tier K League club said Friday.
Moment of truth for revamped Italy as Euros title defence begins
Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world's most important football nations.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
Singapore's veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Soaring high: Indonesian speed climbers race for rare Olympic gold
Indonesian speed climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi checks her harness, her brow dripping with sweat and her breaths laboured, gripping the hold and swinging her body upwards to scale a wall in mere seconds.
Panthers hold off Oilers to move within one win of Stanley Cup crown
The Florida Panthers scored three rapid-fire goals to take control then held off the Edmonton Oilers for a 4-3 victory Thursday that put them one win away from a first NHL Stanley Cup title.
Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as NZ eliminated
Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.
Afghanistan beat PNG to advane at T20 World Cup as NZ eliminated
Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.
Cummins reassures England over Hazlewood World Cup 'exit' comments
Pat Cummins ruled out Thursday the prospect of Australia underperforming against Scotland in a bid to oust rivals England from the Twenty20 World Cup, saying it would be against the "spirit of cricket."