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Didier Deschamps to remain France coach until 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps said on Saturday he will remain France coach until the 2026 World Cup after leading the team to the final of the last two editions.

Italy into United Cup final against USA despite Tsitsipas outgunning Berrettini
Stefanos Tsitsipas battled from a set down to topple Matteo Berrettini Saturday but it was in vain as an unstoppable Lucia Bronzetti powered Italy into the final of the inaugural United Cup against a dominant United States.

Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final
Unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur Saturday to make her first-ever final at the Adelaide International, dealing the Tunisian a demoralising blow ahead of the Australian Open.

Tsitsipas outguns Berrettini to keep Greek United Cup final hopes alive
Stefanos Tsitsipas rallied from a set down to topple Italy's Matteo Berrettini and keep Greece in the hunt to reach the final of the inaugural United Cup, where the United States awaits the winner.

Inspired Cummins bowls Australia into contention for series whitewash
Skipper Pat Cummins bowled Australia into contention to pull off a remarkable victory with a fiery spell against South Africa in an absorbing third Sydney Test on Saturday.

Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals
Sebastian Korda booked a spot in his fifth career final Saturday, with either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev awaiting him in the Adelaide International decider.

Fired-up Sabalenka races into Adelaide final
World number five Aryna Sabalenka surged into the final of the Adelaide International Saturday, crushing Romanian veteran Irina-Camelia Begu for the loss of just five games.

Australia claim three South Africa wickets as Sydney Test resumes
Australia made a rousing start to their pursuit of 20 South African wickets to pull off a series whitewash in the final Sydney Test on Saturday.

Durant leads Nets to win at Pelicans, Hornets equal record first quarter
Kevin Durant scored 33 points and Kyrie Irving turned it on late in the game as the Brooklyn Nets won 108-102 at the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Dodgers cut ties with Bauer as suspension ends
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday they were parting ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer as his suspension over sexual assault allegations ended.

Morikawa takes two-shot lead at Kapalua
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa fired seven birdies in a seven-under par 66 on Friday to grab a two-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Warriors' Curry back at practice, return from shoulder injury nears
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took part in full practice on Friday for the first time since suffering a partially dislocated left shoulder, and could be back in NBA action next week.

Fritz blasts past Hurkacz to put USA into United Cup final
A composed Taylor Fritz downed Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in a battle of top 10 players Saturday to power the United States into the final of the inaugural United Cup, where they will meet Italy or Greece.

Dodgers cut ties with Bauer after suspension
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday they were parting ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer as his suspension over sexual assault allegations ended.

Potter confident of support from Chelsea owners despite slump
Graham Potter says he has the "full support" of Chelsea's owners and players as he tries to turn around the club's fortunes after a disappointing start to his tenure.

'Immense' Granerud claims Four Hills ski jumping title
Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud claimed the prestigious Four Hills ski jump title on Friday by winning the final leg at Bischofshofen in Austria.

Rashford stars as Man Utd beat Everton in FA Cup
Marcus Rashford scored for the fifth straight game as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 in the FA Cup third round on Friday, heaping the pressure on beleaguered boss Frank Lampard.

NFL agrees to possible neutral site for AFC title game
The NFL has voted to change the rules for the AFC playoffs after the cancellation of the regular-season game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, paving the way for a possible neutral site title game.

Man Utd launch FA Cup campaign with Everton win
Manchester United heaped the pressure on Everton boss Frank Lampard on Friday, overcoming a howler from goalkeeper David de Gea to win the FA Cup third-round tie 3-1.

World No. 1 Alcaraz to miss Australian Open with leg injury
US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will miss the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season, after injuring his right leg in training.

Beckham's son Romeo joins Brentford reserves on loan
Romeo Beckham, the 20-year-old son of former England captain David Beckham, has joined Premier League Brentford's reserve team on loan from Inter Miami II for the rest of the season.

Yorkshire chairman appointed after cricket racism scandal to stand down
Kamlesh Patel, who was appointed chairman of Yorkshire in the fallout from a damaging racism scandal, is to step down at the next annual general meeting, the county cricket club announced on Friday.

Granerud claims Four Hills ski jumping title
Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud claimed the prestigious Four Hills ski jump title on Friday by winning the final leg at Bischofshofen in Austria.

Springbok 'legend' Kolisi eagerly awaited by Racing 92 teammates
South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi's arrival at Racing 92 this year is eagerly awaited, his future teammates at the French club said Friday, with the new signing hailed as a "legend".

Norwich confirm Wagner as new head coach
English Championship club Norwich announced the appointment of former Huddersfield boss David Wagner as their new head coach on Friday.

Van Dijk out for 'more than a month' with hamstring injury
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk faces "more than a month" on the sidelines with a hamstring problem, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Dakar legend Peterhansel crashes out, Al-Attiyah wins stage six
France's Stephane Peterhansel, a record 14-time winner of the Dakar Rally, crashed out of the 2023 edition on Friday as Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah won the sixth stage in his Toyota.

Harlequins' Evans joins England as attack coach for Six Nations
Harlequins coach Nick Evans will join England as an attack coach for the upcoming 2023 Six Nations Championship, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Friday.

Roux quits senior South African rugby post
South African franchise bosses Eduard Coetzee and Edgar Rathbone are possible replacements for Jurie Roux, whose resignation as national rugby union chief executive was confirmed on Friday.

Bellingham is great, but I'll stick with Madrid youngsters: Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti hailed English midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with a move to his Real Madrid team, but said Friday he has plenty of young talent at his fingertips already.

Bet365 boss earns £260 million pay package
Denise Coates, co-chief executive of online betting giant Bet365, pocketed annual pay totalling £260 million ($311 million), the company and media said Friday, placing her among Britain's top paid bosses.

Italian football great Gianluca Vialli dies at 58
Former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has died of pancreatic cancer aged 58, sparking a stream of tributes to a player who was stylish on and off the pitch.