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Brazilians hoping to bring the 'funk' to Paralympics 100m final
The world's fastest Paralympian Petrucio Ferreira dos Santos said he is hoping to bring the "funk" to the men's category T47 100m final with his fellow Brazilians at the Paris Paralympics on Friday.
Man City have taken risk over Alvarez exit says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have risked making a "mistake" by letting Julian Alvarez join Atletico Madrid without replacing the Argentina striker.
Ten Hag says financial rules key to McTominay sale
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag called for a change to profit and sustainability rules on Friday as Scott McTominay is set to seal a move to Italian side Napoli.
Arsenal hit by Merino injury blow
Arsenal's new signing Mikel Merino has been ruled out for several weeks with a shoulder injury that will force the Spain midfielder to wait for his debut.
Chelsea handed trips to Germany, Athens in Conference League
Chelsea will face trips to German Bundesliga side Heidenheim and to Athens to play Panathinaikos in the league phase of this season's UEFA Conference League, the draw for which took place on Friday in Monaco.
Verstappen quickest in opening F1 Italian GP practice
Max Verstappen was fastest in Friday's first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, pipping Charles Leclerc to the top time as he tries to get his Formula One title defence back on track.
Southampton sign Arsenal keeper Ramsdale
Southampton signed England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($32 million) ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Atkinson's maiden century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka at Lord's
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord's by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with the Surrey paceman's 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
Croissant 'treat' driving India's Yathiraj at Paralympics badminton
India's world number one Suhas Yathiraj said on Friday he is dreaming of eating a full-butter croissant if he wins the gold medal in the singles SL 4 badminton at the Paris Paralympics.
Atkinson's maiden century takes England to 427 all out against Sri Lanka in second Test
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord's by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
Man Utd to come up against Mourinho's Fenerbahce in new-look Europa League
Manchester United will travel to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, now coached by Jose Mourinho, among their eight games in the league phase of the new-look Europa League, the draw for which took place in Monaco on Friday.
Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League games
Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his place in the Portugal squad for next month's UEFA Nations games against Croatia and Scotland despite an ineffective display at Euro 2024.
Newcastle success will take longer after transfer angst: Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admits success will take "a lot longer" to achieve for his club after a frustrating transfer window.
Chiesa may have to wait for Liverpool debut: Slot
Arne Slot says Federico Chiesa may have to wait for his Liverpool debut after the Italy forward's arrival ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United.
Stuttering Madrid look for quick fix with Barca off to fast start
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Spanish and European champions must quickly navigate their way through a patchy start to the season, with Kylian Mbappe still searching for his first goal in La Liga.
Springboks v All Blacks: Five things to know
A win for South Africa over arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday would leave the World Cup title-holders well placed to win the Rugby Championship a second time.
Samoa post six-try win over Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa held off a second-half revival by visitors Tonga to post a 43-17 win in Apia on Friday and their first victory in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Van de Zandschulp conquers Alcaraz after contemplating retirement
Botic van de Zandschulp, who stunned world number three Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open on Thursday, was contemplating retirement less than three months ago.
Superstars Alcaraz and Osaka crash out of US Open
Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday as the final Grand Slam of the year lost two of its biggest crowd-pullers.
Alcaraz loses fight against himself, van de Zandschulp in shock US Open defeat
Carlos Alcaraz said he was fighting himself as much as Botic van de Zandschulp as he slumped to a stunning US Open second-round defeat on Thursday.
Liverpool's Slot faces first test at Man Utd, 'world-class' Arsenal host Brighton
Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces his first major test with a trip to Manchester United, while Newcastle and Tottenham also face off on Sunday hoping to dispel early season doubts over their credentials for a top-four finish.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cane out to impress in clash of titans
South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and New Zealand flanker Sam Cane have special reasons for wanting to impress in the Rugby Championship clash of titans on Saturday.
Leverkusen face Leipzig in early test of title defence
Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen face the first true test of their title defence when they host RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Alcaraz suffers shock defeat at US Open
Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the US Open by Dutch world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a seismic second round upset on Thursday.
Three matches to watch on Friday at the US Open
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will aim to clean up their games as the going gets tougher in the third round of the US Open on Friday.
Sinner on course for US Open clash with Alcaraz as Osaka crashes out
Jannik Sinner won his 50th match of the year on Thursday to stay on course for a US Open semi-final duel with Carlos Alcaraz while two-time champion Naomi Osaka's colourful return to New York ended in a dispiriting second round defeat.
Two-time champion Osaka falls to Muchova at US Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka's return to the US Open ended in the second round on Thursday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) loss to 52nd-ranked Czech Karolina Muchova.
Real Madrid held by Las Palmas
Real Madrid had a second-half Vinicius Junior penalty to thank as the Spanish champions avoided a first league loss of the season in a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas on Thursday.
Ajax advance in style but Chelsea made to sweat
Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday.
Bocciardo and Gilli save Italy's blushes on start of Paralympic swimming
Francesco Bocciardo and Carlotta Gilli launched much-fancied Italy's search for multiple swimming golds at the Paralympics as they both defended their titles on Thursday.
First Paralympic champions crowned as French fans roar on swimmer
The Paris Paralympics crowned its first champions on Thursday, with swimmer Ugo Didier collecting the host nation's first gold in euphoric scenes at La Defense Arena.
Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina pulls out of US Open
World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the US Open on Thursday, sending French qualifier Jessika Ponchet into the third round by walkover.