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'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge
Barcelona spent the summer fruitlessly pursuing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but Raphinha's blistering start to the La Liga season suggests they may already have the firepower they need.
Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of impartiality
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Saturday refuted claims of impartiality made by Alpine team boss Flavio Briatore in a statement issued on behalf of the International Court of Appeal.
Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock.
Pogacar to miss worlds after season-ending Vuelta crash
Tadej Pogacar will end his season prematurely after undergoing surgery on a fractured collarbone sustained in a crash at the Vuelta a Espana, he said on Saturday, with the injury ruling him out of this month's world championships.
Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles.
Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women's doubles on Friday.
'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off hard-hitting Wu Yibing in straight sets on Friday and says his game is "getting there" as he hits the US Open fourth round.
Bad weather will not affect All Blacks, says captain Savea
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says the threat of bad weather will not affect plans for the third Test against world champions South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double delivered a first win for the Reds under Andoni Iraola at Ipswich.
Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho's side's perfect start to the La Liga season.
Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping
Stuttgart bounced back from their opening-day thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich to sink Cologne in similar fashion with a 4-1 Bundesliga home win on Friday.
PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top
Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1.
'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and said he's "getting there" after a four-month injury absence.
Defending champion Alcaraz reaches last 16 at US Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and said he's getting better every match in the wake of his four-month injury absence.
Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.
Lyles ends season before Budapest due to injury flare ups
Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic men's 100-meter champion, said Friday he has ended his 2026 season due to injury flare-ups only a week before the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Sabalenka survives despite 'tricky' weed smell at US Open
When it comes to marijuana-smoking tennis fans, Aryna Sabalenka has a simple request.
Seville, Alfred win at Diamond League finals, Duplantis hit with injury
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday.
Women's NBA comissioner Engelbert to retire at season's end
Cathy Engelbert, whose seven years as Women's NBA commissioner included hammering out a deal with the players union last March, will retire after the 2026 season, she announced on Friday.
US Football Hall of Fame revamps selection process
The American Pro Football Hall of Fame announced revisions to its selection process on Friday, including trimming the selection committee from 50 to 28, to combat "unintended biases."
Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030
Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced Friday.
Duplantis pulls out of Diamond League finals
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis was a late withdrawal from the men's pole vault on the first day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, throwing into doubt his participation at next week's Ultimate Championship.
Defending champ Sabalenka, Pegula lead way into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz aiming to follow on Friday.
Pegula rallies to reach US Open fourth round
World number three Jessica Pegula shook off a lackluster opening set to overcome Leylah Fernandez of Canada in three sets Friday, advancing to the US Open fourth round.
Defending champ Sabalenka leads way into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz aiming to follow on Friday.
Brazil great Formiga says 2027 World Cup will 'change players' lives'
Brazil legend Formiga believes next year's Women's World Cup in the country will be "an opportunity to change the lives of countless" players in South America.
Top seed Sabalenka powers into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round of 16 on Friday.
Australian Simmons makes NBA comeback with Kings: reports
Australian Ben Simmons, who missed last season with nagging back injuries, has agreed on a one-year NBA comeback deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar "chaos" with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.
Walter made improper deal with Magic after buying Dodgers: report
Billionaire Mark Walter made an improper deal with business partner Earvin "Magic" Johnson after getting the NBA legend's help in purchasing baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on Friday.
Moyes voices disappointment with Everton's threadbare squad
Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the transfer window but is hopeful the Toffees have enough to avoid a relegation battle.