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Unheralded Carsley thrust into spotlight as England front-runner
As a tenacious, tough-tackling midfielder in his playing days and then a highly-acclaimed youth coach, Lee Carsley had rarely hogged the headlines before being named interim England manager on Friday.
Two-time medallist Ko, Metraux tied for Olympic golf lead
Lydia Ko will head into the final day of the women's Olympic golf tournament tied for the lead with Swiss surprise package Morgane Metraux after a four-under-par third round on Friday.
Tahitian surfing champion takes victory lap along the Seine
France's newly-crowned Olympic surfing champion Kauli Vaast took a victory lap in Paris on Friday as he surfed down the River Seine with his gold medal around his neck.
Two-time medallist Ko, Metraux tied for Olympic lead
Lydia Ko will head into the final day of the women's Olympic golf tournament tied for the lead with Swiss surprise package Morgane Metraux after a four-under-par third round on Friday.
French economy to get Olympics boost: central bank
The French central bank said Friday that the nation's economy should get a considerable bump from the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Greek ATP star Tsitsipas parts ways with father as coach
Stefanos Tsitsipas ended his long-time coaching collaboration with his father on Friday, announcing the decision on social media.
Ma Long makes Chinese history with sixth Olympic gold
Ma Long made Chinese Olympic history with the sixth gold of his career on Friday in the men's team event in Paris to embellish his reputation as the best table tennis player ever.
Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany Olympic women's football bronze
Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-gasp penalty from Alexia Putellas as her team beat World Cup holders Spain 1-0 on Friday to take bronze in the Olympic women's football.
Argentina claim Olympic women's hockey bronze
Sofia Cairo fired Argentina to women's Olympic hockey bronze as they beat Belgium 3-1 in a shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw on Friday.
Curry seizes Olympic chance to help USA reach final against France
Stephen Curry admits it, with the United States trailing Serbia late in their Olympic men's basketball semi-final the thought flashed through his mind: "I don't want to be on THAT team ... that doesn't get it done."
Breaking makes high-energy Olympic debut in Paris
The urban sport of breaking spun its way onto the Olympic stage on Friday for the first and possibly last time, amid the grand elegance of Paris' Place de la Concorde.
Guardiola thanks Alvarez for 'massive' contribution ahead of Atletico move
Pep Guardiola hailed the impact made by Julian Alvarez in two seasons at Manchester City with the Argentine set to join Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to 95 million euros (£81 million, $104 million).
Swimmers plunge in the Seine as gender row boxer eyes gold
A thrilling open-water swim in the River Seine kicked off Friday's Olympic action in Paris, which will later see Algerian gender eligibility row boxer Imane Khelif go for gold.
British teen Toby Roberts scales to Olympic climbing gold
British teenager Toby Roberts claimed gold in the boulder and lead climbing event at the Paris Olympics on Friday after Japan's Sorato Anraku fell.
Barcelona sign playmaker Olmo from Leipzig
Barcelona signed Spain star Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig on Friday for a reported 60 million euros ($65 million).
'Suck it' - Joel Embiid jabs French fans ahead of Olympic basketball final
Joel Embiid had a succinct message for jeering French fans Friday as he and his USA teammates prepared to take on the host nation for Olympic men's basketball gold.
USA face France in mouthwatering Olympic men's basketball final
The United States, chasing a fifth straight men's Olympic basketball crown, are gearing up for a fierce challenge from France in a hostile Bercy Arena after two scintillating semi-finals set up a dream gold medal game at the Paris Olympics.
German cyclist Friedrich breaks women's sprint world record
Germany's Lea Friedrich smashed the women's sprint world record on Friday, just minutes after New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews did the same.
Celtic captain McGregor retires from Scotland duty
Celtic captain Callum McGregor announced his retirement from international football on Friday after winning 63 Scotland caps.
Botswana gets the afternoon off to celebrate its first Olympic gold
President Mokgweetsi Masisi gave Botswana the afternoon off on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo, the country's first Olympic gold medallist and the first African to be crowned 200-metre champion at a Games.
World record holder Amusan crashes out of Olympic 100m hurdles
World record holder and former world champion Tobi Amusan crashed out of the women's 100m hurdles at the Olympics on Friday as defending champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn sailed into the final.
Vingegaard back in the Basque Country
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard will race the Clasica San Sebastian on Saturday, returning to the region where he had a narrow brush with death in April.
High schooler Wilson helps US into 4x400m final
High school student Quincy Wilson had an Olympic baptism of fire but the United States did just enough to book their place in the Olympic 4x400m relay final on Friday.
USA 'pumped' at prospect of facing Marta in Olympic women's football final
United States captain Lindsey Horan admits the presence of Marta will make Saturday's Olympic women's football final that bit more special as the legendary Brazil captain gears up for her last appearance at the Games.
Danube drills help Hungary's Rasovszky to gold in marathon swim
Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky won gold in the Olympic men's 10k marathon swimming at the Paris Games on Friday with his compatriot David Betlehem taking bronze on a memorable day for the swimming-mad country.
Marathon swim launches packed Olympic programme
A thrilling open-water swim in the River Seine kicked off Friday's Olympic action in Paris, which will later see Algerian gender eligibility row boxer Imane Khelif go for gold.
McLaughlin-Levrone targeting more records after Olympic showstopper
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is targeting more records after cementing her place as the greatest women's 400m hurdler in history with a jaw-dropping defence of her Olympic crown.
Hungary's Rasovszky wins men's Olympic 10k marathon swimming
Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky won gold in the Olympic men's 10k marathon swimming at the Paris Games on Friday.
World golf legend 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez dies at 88
Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez, who rose from poverty in Puerto Rico to golf's Hall of Fame, has died at age 88, the PGA Tour said Thursday.
Joy in Pakistan village as local hero Nadeem spears Olympic gold
Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the modest home of Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the hulking javelin thrower take part in the Olympic Games final late Thursday.
All Blacks eye end to winless streak in Wellington
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday he expects a physical "battle" against Argentina as New Zealand seek to snap their six-year winless streak in Wellington.
Australian revival faces stern test against Springboks
Australian rugby's revival from the depths of despair faces its most severe test yet on Saturday when the Wallabies face the world champions Springboks in Brisbane.